Full Stack WordPress Developer

Washington, DC
Full Time
Experienced

 We are excited to announce that Engage is part of Forbes Tate Partners: https://enga.ge/forbes-tate-partners-acquires-engage/

About Forbes Tate Partners 

Forbes Tate Partners (FTP) is a full-service public affairs consultancy specializing in bipartisan federal and state government relations, strategic communications, grassroots and grasstops advocacy, issue campaigns, corporate development, and technology strategy. As a mid-sized firm, we have the breadth and depth of personnel and experience to manage a portfolio of over 200 clients, but also the flexibility to provide our clients with attentive and highly personalized support. We deliver winning solutions to complex challenges in a fun, fast-paced environment. 

Position Description 

Engage a Forbes Tate Partners company seeking a talented Mid-Level WordPress Developer to join our team. As a WordPress Developer, you will be responsible for creating and maintaining WordPress-based websites for our clients. You will work closely with project managers, designers, and other developers to ensure the successful delivery of projects.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain WordPress websites based on client requirements.
  • Write clean, well-designed code that is optimized for performance and scalability.
  • Collaborate with project managers, designers, and other developers to ensure the successful delivery of projects.
  • Ensure that websites are responsive and perform well across different devices and platforms.
  • Develop custom themes and plugins to extend the functionality of WordPress.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues with WordPress websites.
  • Keep up to date with the latest developments in WordPress and web development in general.
  • Attend team meetings and contribute to discussions on project requirements, development strategies, and best practices.

Requirements:

  • 3+ years of experience in WordPress development
  • Proficiency in PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and jQuery
  • Experience with MySql databases (comfortable using phpMyAdmin or something similar)
  • Experience with custom theme and plugin development
  • Strong understanding of WordPress architecture and best practices
  • Experience with Gutenberg or other visual page editors
  • Basic knowledge of version control using Git (branching, merging, and resolving merge conflicts) or similar tools
  • Experience working in a team environment and collaborating with other developers, designers, and project managers.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Bonus Skills:

  • Experience with frameworks such as Twig and Timber
  • Experience with CSS preprocessors such as SASS or LESS
  • Knowledge of website optimization techniques such as caching, lazy loading, and asset optimization
  • Familiarity with server administration and hosting environments
  • Experience with Vue JS framework
  • Experience using SFTP (Secure File Transfer Protocol)
  • Experience using Algolia

 

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