Senior WordPress Developer

Overview:

Our client is the home of Australian magazines. Their extensive portfolio includes some of the country's longest-running and most-loved brands, featuring magazines, websites, videos, social platforms, review sites, podcasts, and experiences. They are seeking a Senior WordPress Developer to support and enhance their WordPress sites and assist with the delivery of other PHP-based applications. Reporting to the IT Development Manager, the successful candidate will work closely with business stakeholders, providing technical expertise and delivering solutions that align with the company's vision of creating immersive content and experiences.

Key Responsibilities:

Supporting and Interacting (15%)

• Develop strong collaborative relationships with business stakeholders at all levels, based on trust, respect, and accountability for the successful delivery of technology projects.
• Ensure quick turnaround of critical support issues for production systems.
• Frequently seek opportunities to augment customer satisfaction and deepen client relationships.
• Provide technical guidance and coaching to junior developers.
  
  
  

Analysis & Interpretation (10%)

• Assess requirements for completeness and provide clarifications where needed.
• Spearhead team estimation of development work, enabling informed decisions by business stakeholders.
  
  
  

Organizing and Executing (65%)

• Lead the development and deployment of new WordPress websites.
• Customize WordPress themes and plugins to meet business requirements.
• Write PHP code using object-oriented paradigms, software design patterns, and development principles such as DRY, KISS, and SOLID.
• Work with vendors to consume or publish APIs, such as REST services.
• Ensure website security by implementing best practices and collaborating with the IT team to address vulnerabilities.
• Ensure development work (both self-authored and from others via code reviews) conforms to WordPress standards and best practices.
• Deliver solutions that meet business requirements within agreed time and budget constraints.
• Ensure solutions are documented and kept up to date.
• Manage continuous improvement processes, such as proactive technical debt grooming.
• Provide systems architecture solutions for the team and lead discussions around them.
• Ensure the correct toolsets and processes are in place, with relevant staff trained and equipped to deliver successfully.
  
  
  

Personal & Professional Development (10%)

• Stay updated with the latest web technologies, trends, and WordPress updates to incorporate into projects.
• Invest in personal development through wellbeing initiatives and taking regular leave to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
  
  
  

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Experience in WordPress development.
• Proficiency in PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and front-end technologies such as React.
• In-depth knowledge of WordPress core functionalities, themes, and plugins.
• Experience with custom theme development and plugin customization.
• Familiarity with responsive design principles and mobile-first development.
• Proficiency in MySQL database design and SQL.
• Strong understanding of object-oriented paradigms and software design patterns (e.g., DRY, KISS, SOLID).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to produce technical documentation.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of SEO principles and best practices.
  
  
  

Desirable:

• Experience with cloud hosting platforms, particularly WP Engine.
• Familiarity with CI/CD environments.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
  
  
  

This role offers a dynamic opportunity to shape technology solutions and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver business-critical projects.

Benefits:

• 100% Remote
• HMO
• Morning Shift
• Full Time