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About The Role

We're seeking a talented Web Developer who combines technical expertise with design sensibility to create exceptional web experiences. In this role, you'll be responsible for designing and developing custom WordPress themes and plugins from the ground up, translating design mockups into responsive, SEO-optimized, and performance-focused websites. You will work with PHP, HTML5/CSS3, JavaScript, and MySQL to build and maintain scalable, secure web solutions. A strong understanding of the WordPress REST API, Advanced Custom Fields (ACF), custom post types, and taxonomies is essential. You’ll troubleshoot and debug issues, ensure cross-browser compatibility, and uphold web security and WordPress coding standards. Ideal candidates will have a keen eye for design, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects while staying current with the latest industry trends.

What You’ll Do

1. Design and develop custom WordPress themes from scratch
2. Create custom plugins to extend WordPress functionality
3. Convert designs into responsive, WordPress-compliant themes
4. Optimize website performance and implement SEO best practices
5. Troubleshoot and debug existing WordPress sites
6. Ensure cross-browser compatibility and mobile responsiveness
7. Maintain and update WordPress core, themes, and plugins
8. Implement security measures and best practices
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What You’ll Have

Required:

1. 3+ years of WordPress development experience
2. Strong proficiency in:
3. PHP
4. HTML5/CSS3
5. JavaScript
6. MySQL
7. WordPress Theme Development
8. WordPress Plugin Development
9. Experience with:
10. Custom post types and taxonomies
11. WordPress REST API
12. Advanced Custom Fields (ACF)
13. Git version control
14. Responsive design principles
15. Cross-browser compatibility
16. Understanding of:
17. WordPress coding standards
18. Web security principles
19. SEO best practices
20. Page speed optimization
21. Strong problem-solving abilities
22. Excellent communication skills
23. Eye for design and user experience
24. Self-motivated and detail-oriented
25. Ability to manage multiple projects
26. Commitment to staying current with industry trends
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Preferred:

1. Experience with:
2. Sass/LESS
3. Modern JavaScript frameworks (React, Vue.js)
4. Build tools (Gulp, Webpack)
5. WordPress Multisite
6. Portfolio demonstrating custom WordPress projects
7. Contributions to WordPress community or open-source projects
8. Experience with PERL/ ModPERL
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Additional Information:

1. This is a temporary, part-time position scheduled for 20 hours per week over a period of 180 days (approximately 6 months) and hired through our staffing partner, HR Options.
2. Pay Range: $38.46 - $48.08/ Hour
3. At this time, O'Reilly Media Inc. is not able to provide visa sponsorship or provide any immigration support (i.e. H-1B, STEM, OPT, CPT, EAD and Permanent Residency process)

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