WordPress Developer in LawnStarter

LawnStarter is the nation's leading on-demand marketplace for lawn care and related services, allowing hundreds of thousands of customers nationwide to book a service with the tap of a button. But lawn care is only the beginning - our vision is to become the one-stop shop for all home services.Our company is flourishing at an incredible pace, profitable and achieving remarkable success. And we're not stopping there! We're actively seeking talented and hard-working individuals like you to join our team and help us achieve our ultimate vision.Role OverviewWe are seeking a skilled WordPress Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate is passionate about WordPress development, has a strong understanding of web technologies, and is committed to delivering high-quality solutions. As a WordPress Engineer, you will collaborate with our team to design, develop, and maintain WordPress websites and applications that meet our business needs and objectives while optimizing them for high speed and SEO performance. This is a contractor position.ResponsibilitiesDevelop custom WordPress themes and plugins from scratch, ensuring responsiveness and optimal performance across various devices and browsersCustomize and extend existing WordPress themes and plugins to meet specific project requirementsCollaborate with designers, project managers, and other developers to translate design mockups and project requirements into functional WordPress websites and applicationsConduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members to ensure code quality, consistency, and adherence to best practicesPerform upgrades for WordPress, plugins, themes, and PHPOptimize WordPress sites for high speed and performance, implementing techniques such as caching, lazy loading, image optimization, and minimizing HTTP requestsImplement SEO best practices to improve site visibility and ranking, including optimizing site structure, meta tags, heading tags, and schema markupUtilize tools such as Google PageSpeed Insights, GTmetrix, and Lighthouse to analyze and improve site performance, aiming for high scores and fast loading timesTroubleshoot and debug issues that arise during the development and testing phases, implementing effective solutions in a timely mannerStay up-to-date with the latest trends and advancements in WordPress development, web performance optimization, and SEO techniques, continuously improving your skills and sharing knowledge with the teamParticipate in project planning, estimation, and scoping discussions, contributing technical expertise and insights to ensure project successCollaborate with SEO and Editorial teams to identify new opportunities for site improvements and content optimizationDemonstrate an autonomous mindset in managing your workload, proactively identifying and proposing new opportunities for enhancing our WordPress projectsRequirementsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)Proven experience as a WordPress Developer or WordPress Engineer, with a strong portfolio showcasing your WordPress projectsProficiency in PHP, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and MySQL, with a solid understanding of web development principles and best practicesExtensive experience with WordPress theme and plugin development, including custom theme and plugin creation from scratchFamiliarity with web performance optimization techniques and SEO best practicesExperience optimizing WordPress sites for high speed and performance, including achieving high scores on Google PageSpeed Insights and other performance testing toolsFamiliarity with front-end frameworks/libraries such as React.js, Vue.js, or AngularJS is a plusStrong problem-solving skills and attention to detail, with the ability to effectively troubleshoot and debug issuesExcellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environmentSelf-motivated and proactive, with a passion for learning and staying current with industry trends and technologiesExperience with reverse proxy architectures and working on reverse proxy WordPress sitesStrong focus on custom WordPress development rather than plugin-heavy solutions, with experience building custom themes and functionality from scratchMust provide examples of WordPress sites built or significantly modified, including explanation of your specific contributions to each projectFamiliarity with technical SEO implementation at the code level, beyond basic plugin configurationEnglish resume requiredBenefits Great Culture: One of the top places to work in Austin in 2018, 2019, and 2020, and in the US in 2021, we are all about the team. That's why we have spent a massive amount of time finding humble, passionate, and smart folks that you will get to work with every dayWork from the comfort of your own homeOpportunity for growth$45,000 - 60,000 USD annually, depending on experience Show more Show less Посадовий рівень Помічник Тип зайнятості Повний робочий день Посадові обов’язки Інженерія Галузі Споживчі послуги