Job Description

Our client is looking for a WordPress developer to join their growing Squad. Our client exists to make church media better by helping local church ministries with graphic and video production, communication and social strategy, website strategy, and full-scale branding.

Their new WordPress developer will build and optimize websites based on Figma mockups and transform them into responsive, user-friendly sites.

Working with the Website Director, they’ll develop seamless WordPress builds while managing daily maintenance and ongoing site improvements in line with modern web best practices.

Responsibilities:

• Website Development: Build and optimize WordPress (via Bricks Builder) websites according to Figma design files and development notes, ensuring that all websites meet best practices in responsiveness, speed, and SEO.
  
• Collaboration: Work closely with the Website Director and other Squad members to ensure the successful translation of design concepts into fully functional websites.
  
• Code Quality: Ensure high-quality, maintainable, and standards-compliant code that is optimized for performance across all devices and platforms.
  
• Site Speed & Optimization: Implement performance optimization techniques across WordPress (via Bricks Builder) websites, including image compression, asset minification, lazy loading, and efficient caching strategies, to ensure fast load times and compliance with Core Web Vitals.
  
• Problem-Solving: Proactively troubleshoot issues related to site functionality and collaborate with their Web Squad to resolve technical challenges.
  
• Client Interaction: Engage with clients directly to gather feedback on milestone deliverables, ensuring that revisions are made to meet expectations and project goals.
  
• Time Management: Plan and execute complex development projects, ensuring all deadlines are met and that sites are launched smoothly.
  
• Post-Launch Support: Provide ongoing website upkeep and support through our support request system.
  
• Continuous Learning: Stay updated on the latest design and development tools, best practices, and emerging web technologies to ensure we’re always ahead of the curve.
  

Requirements:

• Required Proficiency with: WordPress, UX/UI design principles, HTML & CSS, DNS management, and Site Speed Optimization.
  
• Preference will be given to applicants with additional proficiency in: SEO, Bricksbuilder.io (for WordPress), Web-based programming languages (JavaScript, PHP, etc.), CCS Frameworks (Bootstrap, Foundation, Intuit, etc.), and Google Analytics.
  
• Ability to manage time efficiently and multitask to meet strict deadlines.
  
• Adaptability to change the direction of a project at a moment's notice.
  
• Comfortable working as a team with the ability to convey ideas and solutions to problems and projects.
  
• Must submit a portfolio link with the application. Please include examples of code in the portfolio.
  
• We are particularly interested in applicants with experience working for a church. This firsthand experience enables us to better serve the church staff we collaborate with daily.
  

* This position is hybrid