Do you have a passion for problem-solving and enjoy working with a dynamic and creative team? Do you love learning and working with organizations that make a big impact on the world? Work with other talented and motivated developers as part of our growing WordPress practice. 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 as WordPress Developer, you will be expected to:
- 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
What kind of skill set do you need to be successful in your role within the Evolving community?
- 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. You should be familiar with theme.json and hybrid themes and have launched sites with these. Experience with the site editor and block themes is a huge bonus.
- 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, and custom plugins.
- Understanding of software development practices
- Working experience with managed hosts such as Pantheon or WP VIP is an asset
- Expertise writing HTML, PHP, CSS (via SASS), and JavaScript
- Curious and keeping up-to-date with the latest changes in the ecosystem, especially the Gutenberg project.
- Experience using a project management tool like Redmine or JIRA
- Strong communication skills in English
What kind of person usually gets along easily with us?
- Someone who feels a collaborative work process leads to better products;
- Open-minded but also not afraid to voice your opinion;
- Organized and able to work on several projects concurrently;
- Creative and curious, you're not afraid of learning new tools or responsibilities;
- Strong team player with problem-solving and leadership skills.
Bonus for
- Experience building accessible websites that comply with WCAG standards
- Experience with Drupal and other web development platforms
- Open source contributions
- Strong communication skills in French
- Agency experience is a huge plus
Remote applications are welcome but the applicant must be
- Available during Montreal working hours
- Use tools such as Slack to stay engaged with your team and contribute to the company culture
- Have exceptional self-management and proactive communication skills
What we Offer
- Impact- Work on projects for prestigious organizations that impact the lives of ten 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 that feels like a family
- Flexible hybrid- For candidates based in Montreal and its suburbs, this role follows a hybrid work schedule, with three days in the office and two days working remotely each week
Ready to make a difference? Join us and help shape the future of digital experiences!
Skills Required
- At least 5 years of experience working with WordPress
- Ability to create WordPress themes and plugins following best practices
- Experience building modern WordPress sites using the block editor, theme.json, and hybrid themes
- Experience working with a team and using a standardized development workflow
- Experience using the Linux command line and Git
- Experience with Docker-based tools such as DDEV, Lando, or wp-env
- Deeper experience with block editor APIs, including writing custom blocks in React and custom plugins
- Understanding of software development practices
- Expertise writing HTML, PHP, CSS using SASS, and JavaScript
- Experience using project management tools such as Redmine or JIRA
- Strong communication skills in English
- Experience with managed hosts such as Pantheon or WP VIP
- Experience with the WordPress site editor and block themes
- Experience building accessible websites compliant with WCAG standards
- Experience with Drupal or other web development platforms
- Open-source contributions
- Strong communication skills in French
- Agency experience
- Availability during Montreal working hours
What We Do
Evolving Web is a full-service digital agency. We empower organizations to adapt to the ever-changing digital landscape and create digital platforms that are designed for growth. We give you the tools and training to own and grow your digital platform so you can set your story in motion. Our diverse team of 100+ includes developers, project managers, QA specialists, designers, marketers, and experts in content and digital strategy. We are headquartered in Montreal. Our staff hail from 29 countries and are fluent in over 25 languages. Our projects are data-driven and user-centric. We’re known for our technical expertise and ability to deliver complex, large-scale projects for world-renowned organizations. We run a professional training program, organize the EvolveDrupal digital summits, and contribute significantly to open source. Look out for the next EvolveDrupal in a North American city near you: https://www.evolvedrupal.com.
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