- Company Name
- Russell Tobin
- Job Title
- Web Development Specialist – WordPress
- Job Description
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**Job Title:**
Web Development Specialist – WordPress
**Role Summary:**
Lead the design, development, and maintenance of WordPress‑based web applications. Apply modern web technologies, accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1), and best UX/UI practices to deliver secure, high‑performance digital platforms for enterprise or public‑sector users.
**Expectations:**
- Deliver quality WordPress solutions that meet usability, accessibility, security, and performance requirements.
- Coordinate cross‑functional teams, manage project schedules, and ensure timely release of features and fixes.
- Mentor junior developers and promote sustainable, innovative practices.
**Key Responsibilities:**
1. **WordPress Development** – Create custom themes and plugins; develop responsive, accessible interfaces; write maintainable code in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, and MySQL.
2. **Requirement Engineering** – Gather, refine, and document business and technical requirements; build wireframes, prototypes, and specifications; maintain a Requirements Traceability Matrix.
3. **Project Management** – Plan tasks, milestones, and dependencies; conduct status meetings; track risks, issues, and change requests; maintain version‑controlled documentation.
4. **Training & Change Management** – Produce training materials; present to end users and administrators; support adoption of new systems.
5. **Deployment & Migration** – Configure cloud hosting, DNS, and automated deployment pipelines; manage content migration to new WordPress environments; execute UAT and release procedures.
6. **Maintenance & Optimization** – Monitor performance, troubleshoot technical issues, apply security patches, and keep applications up‑to‑date.
7. **Strategic Digital Initiatives** – Lead projects that align with organizational priorities; design information architecture, user flows, and navigation models.
8. **Capacity Building** – Coach team members; share knowledge; implement innovative, sustainable solutions.
**Required Skills:**
- 7+ years of WordPress development and maintenance experience.
- Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+), PHP, and MySQL.
- Depth in custom theme and plugin development, responsive design, and WCAG 2.1 compliance.
- Experience with cloud hosting, DNS, CI/CD, automated deployments.
- Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and documentation skills.
- Knowledge of privacy, security, and compliance for public or enterprise web services.
- Project coordination capabilities with stakeholder engagement.
**Required Education & Certifications:**
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (preferred).
- Relevant certifications such as WordPress Developer Certification, Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) in UX/UI, or equivalent.