Full Job Description

Position Title: WordPress Developer
Reports to: Senior Developer
Type: Full-Time Employee
Location: Toronto, Ontario (currently remote)
Estimated Start Date: May 2022
Compensation: Full-time competitive salary based on experience

JOB PURPOSE

Trew Knowledge is a fast-paced, and rapidly growing digital marketing agency focused on world-class, innovative solutions for some of the world’s largest Brands. We specialize in WordPress and WordPress VIP development, digital strategy, UX/UI design.

As a WordPress developer, you are comfortable creating custom themes and plugins. You have a strong understanding of PHP and take security very seriously. You are comfortable working with high-traffic sites and performance is a top priority. You know how to write reusable code and work well with other developers. Most importantly, you are driven to hone your craft through a passion for technology.

Key Accountabilities

• Collaborate with the development team on various projects
• Build custom WordPress themes and plugins based on supplied designs or front-end templates
• Write clean and organized code that can be shared and collaborated on with other team members
• Run security audits and perform code reviews.
• Evaluate WordPress sites for performance enhancements.
• Understand business and user requirements.
• Maintain WordPress websites for clients
• Fix bugs and handle service desk tickets

Knowledge & Skills Requirements

• Experience developing custom WordPress themes and plugins
• Vast knowledge of PHP and MySQL
• Knowledge of modern JavaScript
• Knowledge of React & Gutenberg
• Package manager and automation tool experience. Eg. npm & gulp.
• Demonstrated understanding of Responsive Web Design principles.
• Experience working with various REST APIs
• Experience working with version control systems such as GitHub and/or SVN
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent problem solving and organization skills.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines.

Cross-Functional Relationships

• Works in close collaboration with development team members on client projects and requests
• Participates in Business Requirements Sessions, Daily stand-ups, Town Halls, and Code Review meetings

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: Competitive

Additional pay:

• Bonus pay

Benefits:

• Extended health care
• Paid time off
• Work From Home Allowance
• Education Allowance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• WordPress: 3 years (required)