Full Stack WordPress Developer - Remote

1w1 week ago

Stride, Inc.

US · Full-time · $41,865 – $95,369

About this role

We are seeking a highly motivated Full Stack WordPress Developer to join our team and create school websites. The ideal candidate develops and maintains WordPress-based sites ensuring they are user-friendly, visually appealing, and easy to navigate. Responsibilities include collaborating with school administrators, teachers, and IT staff to support school missions and goals.

Daily tasks involve developing, maintaining, and updating WordPress websites for numerous schools. Design new features, functionalities, and templates while optimizing for user experience and accessibility. Troubleshoot issues, monitor traffic and analytics, and ensure security, backups, and maintenance.

Collaborate with administrators, teachers, marketing, and IT staff to determine requirements and create project plans. This virtual position is open to residents of the 50 states and D.C., with no formal supervisory responsibilities. Work independently and as part of a team in a remote environment.

Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices to inform ongoing improvements. Experience working with schools or educational organizations is a plus. Passionate developers can apply for this opportunity to impact educational websites.

Requirements

Minimum 2-5 years of experience in WordPress development and web development
Strong experience with WordPress development, including custom themes, plugins, and functionality
Strong experience with front-end web development technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, and AJAX
Strong experience with PHP programming language
Understanding of web design principles and user experience best practices
Experience with website analytics and monitoring tools
Experience with website security, backups and maintenance
Ability to clear required background check

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain and update WordPress-based websites for numerous schools
Design and develop new website features, functionalities and templates
Collaborate with school administrators, teachers, marketing, and IT staff to determine website requirements and create project plans
Ensure website design and functionality are optimized for user experience and accessibility
Troubleshoot and debug website issues
Monitor website traffic, user behavior, and other analytics to inform ongoing improvements
Ensure website security, backups and maintenance
Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices