Remote Junior WordPress Developer

Description:

• As a Junior WordPress Developer, you will be a part of the WPCode team, responsible for building infrastructure to create new features, improve existing code, fix bugs, and assist in scaling the platform.
• You will need to be a self-starter who takes initiative and sees tasks through from start to finish, owning features/tasks from scoping to development and testing.
• Excellent communication skills in both verbal and written English are essential to ensure effective collaboration and prevent any oversight.
• Curiosity and a willingness to learn and enhance your skills are key traits for this role.
• You will work on tasks that impact millions of users, leaving your mark on the web for all to see.
• Quality and craftsmanship in your work are valued over just completing tasks.
• Collaboration with other developers, receiving and providing feedback, and working on tasks of all sizes are part of the role.
• Responsibilities include bug triaging, developing new features, refactoring legacy code, communicating with the team, and supporting customers with technical queries.

Requirements:

• Experience in WordPress development, understanding its extensibility and how themes and plugins integrate.
• Basic knowledge of PHP, MySQL, and how websites function in a WordPress environment.
• Familiarity with JavaScript (vanilla JS, jQuery, ES6, etc).
• Knowledge of package managers like Composer and NPM.
• Proficiency in version control using git and GitHub.
• Ability to quickly iterate and implement ideas.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to simplify complex ideas and features.
• Previous experience in freelance or remote work.
• Personal computer with internet access.
• Availability for audio/video meetings between 9 am - 5 pm EST.

Bonus points if you also have:

• Experience in customer support via email or text-based systems in English.
• Familiarity with e-commerce platforms or related APIs (Easy Digital Downloads, WooCommerce, Stripe, PayPal, etc).
• Experience in DevOps or infrastructure management.

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary.
• Term Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment for full-time team members.
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance benefits for full-time U.S. employees.
• Health Insurance benefits for employees in various countries.
• Remote work opportunity.
• Flexible PTO after 90 days of employment.
• Paid maternity and paternity leave.
• Coverage of software, books, or courses for continued learning.
• Company travel costs covered.
• Additional perks like welcome box, anniversary gifts, and technology stipend.
• Opportunity to work on challenging problems with a supportive team.
• No politics, no b.s., and no jerks work environment.