WordPress Developer

Our client, a major entertainment company, is seeking a WordPress Developer to join the team.

Responsibilities:

• Ability to execute a provided UX design as a custom Wordpress Theme
• Proven work experience as a WordPress developer
• Knowledge of front-end technologies including CSS3, JavaScript, HTML5, and jQuery
• Experience with source code management tools like GitHub
• Experience working with debugging tools such as Chrome or Firefox Developer Tools
• Good understanding of website architecture and aesthetics
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Ability to follow existing style guidelines to maintain consistent quality of code and markup
• Ability to work independently as a self-starter, utilize good time management skills, and function well within a diverse team

Musts:

• Sr. Level WordPress development experience
• Previous experience building themes
• Previous experience implementing a UX design document - must have a track record of taking a provided design to build new themes to achieve consistency. Samples are welcomed but not required
• Bachelor Degree or equivalent experience

Pluses:

• Experience with web deployments using Docker and/or Kubernetes is a plus, but not required

Employer Details:

• Onward Search is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in an employment with regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state and local laws and ordinances. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment. EOE/M/F/D/V/SO.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
• Onward Search offers medical, dental, vision benefits, as well as a 401k program, for all eligible full time temporary assignments.
• Onward Search is unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp or Independent Contractor arrangements at this time. All freelancers will be paid as W2 employees.
• Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.