Remote Sr. Front End WordPress Developer - PH

Description:

• As a Front-end WordPress developer, you will be responsible for the user interface of our website.
• Qualified candidates will be expected to have an advanced working knowledge of WordPress, HTML5, CSS, and JavaScript as well as hands-on experience with user interface and user experience (UI/UX) design.
• Your duties will include turning wireframes and mock-ups into reusable code and building high-quality UI components with scalability in mind.
• You will have an understanding of the integration of plugins such as WooCommerce.
• You will also be responsible for implementing new features to our WordPress website and performing routine maintenance and performance optimizations.
• In this role, you'll get to build web applications with web development best practices.
• You will transform app designs into front-end code with WordPress, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• You will work with back-end developers to integrate UI components with APIs and databases.
• You will gather and refine specifications and requirements based on technical requirements or UX design.
• You will debug errors, troubleshoot issues, and perform routine performance optimizations.
• You will manage the on-site search engine optimization (SEO).
• You will write high-quality, scalable, and reusable code.
• You will stay plugged into emerging technologies and industry trends.
• You will perform other ad hoc duties related to the role assigned.

Requirements:

• You must have at least 4+ years of experience developing modern, responsive, and cross-browser-compatible websites using WordPress, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• You should have worked on at least 5 websites in the past, and links to sample works or a portfolio are requested.
• A Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field is required.
• You must have experience with JavaScript libraries such as jQuery, GSAP, and Bootstrap.
• Proficiency with HTML5, including semantic HTML5 elements, microformats, and WAI-ARIA is necessary.
• You should be familiar with CSS preprocessors such as SASS, Less, Bootstrap, or Tailwind CSS.
• Expertise in ACF and Gutenberg is required.
• Basic proficiency in Google Analytics and Tag Manager is expected.
• You must have working knowledge of SEO principles.
• Experience with build tools such as Grunt, Gulp, or Webpack is necessary.
• Basic proficiency with Figma is required.
• You should have experience with cross-browser compatibility testing.
• Experience with responsive web design is necessary.
• Familiarity with W3C and W3GAC HTML standards is required.
• You must have a fully functional and up-to-date computer with which to perform your duties.
• You should be willing to install next-generation endpoint protection on your computer.
• You must be willing to undergo a character reference check and submit documents for application processing.
• You must be a current resident of the Philippines and can perform work from there.
• You should be willing to work in US Pacific business hours (8am-5pm PST which corresponds to 12am-9am PH time, if not DST).

Benefits:

• This position is a remote (work from home) job, providing flexibility in your work environment.