WORDPRESS DEVELOPER JOB DESCRIPTION

Position: Wordpress Developer Reports to: Creative Director

Company: Romph Pou Agency Location: Shreveport, Louisiana (remote not available)

JOB BRIEF Romph Pou Agency is looking for an experienced WordPress Developer that will be responsible for both backend and front-end development, including creating WordPress themes and plugins, coding, designing, and layout of Wordpress websites along with the motivation to introduce and implement web policies and procedures for the company. We are looking for someone that is a self-motivater and has no problem taking lead on ideas from project managers and the creative director to ensure that final products adhere to predetermined budgets, scope, and designs. Responsibilities for the position include building websites from concept all the way to completion from the bottom up, building everything from the site layout and function to ADA compliances. Experience in a combination of graphic design skills and technical computer skills is a must. In addition to functionality, sites and security, this position occasionally needs to be able to pitch employers or clients a prototype of a website to help them understand what the finished product will be, and maintain websites as features need to be added or updated.

RESPONSIBILITIES• Extensive knowledge of Wordpress, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, and other relevant web design coding languages

• Responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, updating, and monitoring traffic on websites

• Create and maintain software documentation for project managers

• Collaboration when designing websites and implementing new features and functionality to match visual design intent

• Formulate effective and responsive design while establishing and guiding website architecture

• Ensuring high-performance and availability, and managing all technical aspects of the CMS

• Client training

• Gather and refine specifications and requirements based on technical needs

• Stay plugged in to emerging technologies/ industry trends and apply them into operations and activities

WORDPRESS DEVELOPER

EDUCATION

• Bachelors Degree in computer science or a related field

REQUIREMENTS

• Proven working experience in web programming

• Advanced programming skills and in-depth knowledge of modern HTML/CSS, CSS, PHP, and Javascript

• A solid understanding of how web applications work, including security, session management, and best development practices

• Ability to convert comprehensive layout and wireframes into working HTML pages

• Understanding of the importance of UI/UX designs

• Aggressive problem diagnosis and creative problem solving skills

• Excellent written and communication skills

• Hands-on experience with network diagnostics and network analytics tools

• Basic knowledge of the Search Engine Optimization process

• Ability to install and configure hypertext transfer protocol (HTTP) servers and associated operating systems

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to juggle multiple tasks within the constraints of timelines and budgets

• Evaluate code to ensure that it is valid, is properly structured, meets industry standards, and is compatible with browsers, devices, or operating systems

• Perform web site tests according to planned schedules

• Collaborate with the Social Department

• Develop web site maps, application models, image templates, or page templates that meet project goals, user needs, or industry standards

• Renew domain name registrations

• Self-motivated

• Confer with management or development teams to prioritize needs, resolve conflicts, develop content criteria, or choose solutions

• Ability to work and thrive in a fast-paced environment, learn rapidly, and master diverse web technologies and techniques

• Communicate with network personnel or web site hosting agencies to address hardware or software issues affecting web sites

• Maintain understanding of current web technologies or programming practices through continuing education, reading, and participation in professional e-classes or workshops

SKILLS

Advanced WordPress knowledge

Photoshop

HTML/CSS

Java

PHP

jQuery

DIVI Builder is a plus

HTML5 is a plus

After Effects is a plus

InDesign is a plus

PLEASE INCLUDE: References Link to portfolio that showcases your work