Remote Full Stack WordPress Developer

Description:

• Evolving Web is seeking a Full Stack WordPress Developer with a passion for problem-solving and a desire to work with a dynamic and creative team.
• The role involves collaborating with developers, strategists, designers, and project managers.
• Responsibilities include developing custom WordPress plugins and themes, configuring WordPress websites, selecting and debugging WordPress plugins, and maintaining WordPress sites.
• The developer will also be responsible for creating documentation and contributing to the open-source community.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have at least 5 years of experience working with WordPress.
• The ability to create WordPress themes and plugins following best practices is essential.
• Experience in building modern WordPress sites that utilize the block editor, including familiarity with theme.json and hybrid themes, is required.
• Candidates should have experience working with a team and using a standardized development workflow.
• Proficiency in using the Linux command line, Git, and Docker-based tools such as ddev/lando or wp-env is necessary.
• Deeper experience with block editor APIs, including writing custom blocks in React and custom plugins, is required.
• A solid understanding of software development practices is essential.
• Working experience with managed hosts such as Pantheon or WP VIP is an asset.
• Expertise in writing HTML, PHP, CSS (via SASS), and JavaScript is required.
• Candidates should be curious and keep up-to-date with the latest changes in the ecosystem, especially the Gutenberg project.
• Experience using a project management tool like Redmine or JIRA is necessary.
• Strong communication skills in English are required.

Benefits:

• Employees will have the opportunity to work on projects for prestigious organizations that impact the lives of tens of thousands of users every day.
• The role offers the chance to take ownership of projects with a high level of creative and technical complexity.
• A collaborative environment that encourages continuous learning and mentorship is provided.
• The company culture is described as a family-like atmosphere with a team from around the world.
• For candidates based in Montreal and its suburbs, the role follows a hybrid work schedule, with three days in the office and two days working remotely each week.