Job Description
Wordpress Developer
Location: Trenton, NJ - Onsite 100% for first 3-6 weeks then Hybrid 3 days
Duration: 12+ Months
Hours per week: 35 hours
Wordpress Developer to develop and maintain WordPress websites from scratch. Proven experience as a WordPress Developer. Ability to port WordPress sites from development environment required.
Job Description
We are looking for a Senior Wordpress Developer to develop and maintain WordPress websites from scratch. This position will be hybrid in Trenton, NJ.
What You'll Do
- Website needs to be modernized from static html, css, and media technology to WordPress CMS technology
- Design the web-site wireframe while working with the Business Unit and the IT Development Team
- Gather Requirements of the pages, identify number of existing pages and links that exists (about 150), and reorganize them so that they are mainstream and appealing to the public
- Configure WordPress content
- Edit media files including audio, video, and images
- Track the progress of modernization and provide weekly summary, dashboard on accomplishments, task ahead, and issues to address
- Assist on other webpage modernizations and the Division's internal inet page, to quickly ramp up on the tools used by the existing WordPress development team
- Design and create wireframes for user interfaces (UI)
What You'll Need
Required:
- Proven experience as a WordPress Developer
- Ability to port WordPress sites from development environment
- Proficient in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP
- Work with and customize various WordPress plugins, including Elementor, Updraft Plus, and Yoast
- Edit and reconfigure media content such as photos, videos, and audio
- Strong ability to edit and manage media content (photos, videos, and audio)
- Design and implement creative web pages with a keen eye for aesthetics and user experience
- Creative skills with a strong sense of design and layout
- Ability to collaborate with business units to capture and understand business requirements
- Experience in designing wireframes and user interfaces
- Ensure website performance, security, and responsiveness
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
Preferred:
- Experience with SEO best practices
- Familiarity with web hosting environments and domain management
- Knowledge of version control systems such as Git
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