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Position : WORD PRESS DEVELOPER (Part-time)

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday following EST/EDT
Pay Range: up to USD 2,000/month (Please note that the final offer is at the client's discretion and will be based on the candidate's skills and years of experience.)
Client recruitment process: possibly multiple interviews and an assessment

Client Overview: Digital Marketing Agency

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Development and Implementation

Custom Theme/Plugin Development: Build and maintain custom WordPress themes and plugins from scratch using clean, well-documented, and efficient code (PHP, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript).
Front-End Implementation: Implement responsive and accessible front-end interfaces using modern standards, ensuring designs accurately reflect mockups and provide an excellent user experience (UX).
Conversion Optimization: Implement tracking codes (e.g., Google Analytics, Tag Manager), forms, landing pages, and A/B testing variations to support Alpha Key Digital’s goal of converting leads into paying customers.
E-commerce Solutions: Implement and customize e-commerce functionality using platforms like WooCommerce as required by client projects.

Site Maintenance and Performance

Optimization: Focus heavily on website performance, achieving high scores in tools like Google PageSpeed Insights and Core Web Vitals.
Security and Backup: Ensure all client websites are secure, up-to-date, and fully backed up, managing core WordPress updates, themes, and plugins.
Troubleshooting: Rapidly diagnose and resolve technical issues, bugs, and site errors across various client sites and hosting environments.
SEO Best Practices: Implement technical SEO requirements, including schema markup, XML sitemaps, and proper heading structure, in collaboration with the SEO team.

Collaboration and Quality Assurance

Technical Consultation: Provide accurate time estimates and technical recommendations to Project Managers and the Sales team during the planning phase.
Integration: Seamlessly integrate third-party APIs and marketing automation tools (e.g., CRMs, email platforms) with WordPress.
QA Testing: Conduct thorough testing across different browsers and devices to ensure cross-browser compatibility and responsiveness.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience: 3+ years of professional experience specifically developing and maintaining WordPress websites in an agency or fast-paced environment.
Technical Expertise:
Expert knowledge of WordPress architecture, security, and best practices.
Proficiency in core web languages: PHP, MySQL, HTML5, CSS3 (Sass/LESS), and JavaScript (jQuery/Vanilla JS).
Experience with version control systems, especially Git.
Soft Skills: Strong problem-solving abilities, excellent attention to detail, and ability to manage development for multiple projects concurrently.

Ideal Traits:

You’re the kind of person who have:

Experience with popular page builders (Elementor, Divi) and strong knowledge of when to use them versus custom development.
Familiarity with server management, caching solutions, and hosting environments (e.g., WP Engine, SiteGround)
Knowledge of React or Vue.js is a plus.

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As a requirement, and before we can proceed with your application, please complete the following:

1 - Video Introduction Submission

Record a short video (maximum 3 minutes) using Loom or Vimeo, answering these questions:

Tell us a bit about yourself.
Describe your relevant experience for this position.
Why would you be a great fit for this role?

2 - Typing Test

The passing score is a minimum typing speed of 40 words per minute (WPM).
Before taking the final assessment on Somewhere’s typing test, we highly recommend practicing with other online typing tests, as you will have only one attempt for this application.

Please ensure both requirements are completed before submitting your application.

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