Full Stack WordPress Developer

10h10 hours ago

Evolving Web

Toronto, CA · Full-time · C$100,000 – C$140,000

About this role

Do you have a passion for problem-solving and enjoy working with a dynamic and creative team? Evolving Web is a team of designers, developers, and technologists specializing in WordPress and Drupal. This position requires 5+ years of WordPress experience, ideal for developers with high attention to detail looking to expand their expertise.

In your role, develop custom WordPress plugins and themes, configure websites, select and debug plugins. Maintain WordPress sites by upgrading core and plugins while ensuring no regressions occur. Create documentation and contribute to the open-source community.

Work with a team of developers, strategists, designers, and project managers using a standardized development workflow. Thrive in a collaborative environment where open-minded individuals voice opinions and handle multiple projects. Be a strong team player with problem-solving and leadership skills.

Work on projects for prestigious organizations impacting tens of thousands of users daily. Take ownership of projects with high creative and technical complexity. Enjoy a collaborative environment encouraging continuous learning and mentorship with a global team.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience working with WordPress
Ability to create WordPress themes and plugins following best practices
Experience building modern WordPress sites that embrace the block editor, familiar with theme.json and hybrid themes
Experience working with a team and using a standardized development workflow
Experience using the Linux command line and Git, and Docker-based tools such as ddev/lando or wp-env
Deeper experience with the block editor APIs, including writing custom blocks in React
Expertise writing HTML, PHP, CSS (via SASS), and JavaScript
Experience using a project management tool like Redmine or JIRA

Responsibilities

Work with a team of developers, strategists, designers, and project managers
Develop custom WordPress plugins and themes and configure WordPress websites
Select and debug WordPress plugins
Maintain WordPress sites, including upgrading core and plugins and ensuring no regressions occur
Create documentation
Contribute to and participate in the open-source community

Benefits

Impact - Work on projects for prestigious organizations that impact the lives of tens of thousands of users every day
Challenge - Opportunity to take ownership of projects with a high level of creative and technical complexity
Learning & Growth - A collaborative environment that encourages continuous learning and mentorship
Culture - A company with a team from around the world