Remote WordPress Developer

Description:

• Sigma Software is seeking a WordPress Developer to join their team in Kyiv, Ukraine, with the option for remote work.
• The company has over 2000 specialists and operates in 17 countries, focusing on creating superior software solutions for over 20 years.
• The role involves developing turn-key solutions on WordPress CMS, including creative landing pages and corporate websites, as well as technical assignments related to WordPress plugins and applications.
• Responsibilities include coding, developing integration tests, debugging, documenting, implementing, and maintaining software portions.
• The developer will promote good design principles such as code reuse, modularity, and extensibility.
• The role requires assisting test engineers and support personnel in resolving technical issues related to software installation and operation.
• The developer will perform code reviews to ensure compliance with engineering practices, coding standards, and quality criteria.
• Continuous participation in technical risk identification and analysis is expected, along with notifying the Project Manager of new risks and suggesting mitigation strategies.
• The developer will report status and progress according to project and company demands and contribute to the creation of technical specifications.
• Participation in estimation and planning sessions is also part of the role.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have 3+ years of hands-on experience in WordPress CMS, including themes, plugins development, and customization.
• A strong knowledge of popular WordPress plugins and practices, including cache, security, and e-commerce, is required.
• Solid experience with MySQL (MariaDB) and popular web server configurations (Apache, nginx) is necessary.
• Good knowledge of Docker and the Linux ecosystem is essential.
• The ability to identify and fix performance issues through profiling and analysis is required.
• Experience with Git and GitFlow is mandatory.
• Understanding of CI/CD concepts, such as Jenkins and CircleCI, is necessary.
• An intermediate level of spoken and written English is required.
• Additional skills in front-end development (HTML5/CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, Vue.js) and knowledge of Object-Oriented Programming and SOLID principles would be a plus.
• Familiarity with Amazon Web Services is also considered advantageous.

Benefits:

• Employees have the flexibility to work remotely.
• The position offers opportunities for professional growth and involvement in diverse projects.
• Developers can study new front-end frameworks (Vue.js, ReactJS, AngularJS) and PHP frameworks (Laravel, Symfony).
• The company promotes a collaborative environment with a focus on continuous learning and development.