WordPress Lead - Dallas

Posted 12 Days Ago
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2 Locations
In-Office or Remote
Expert/Leader
Agency • Information Technology
The Role
Lead development of custom WordPress themes and plugins, collaborate with cross-functional teams to define scope and technical requirements, enforce code quality and security best practices, optimize site performance and SEO, manage Git and CI/CD deployments, troubleshoot issues, handle hosting/server configurations, and provide technical leadership for planning and delivery.
Summary Generated by Built In

Key Responsibilities: 

Lead the development of custom WordPress themes and plugins. 

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project scope, objectives, and technical requirements. 

Ensure code quality, best practices, and development standards are followed. 

Optimize WordPress sites for speed, performance, and SEO. 

Debug and troubleshoot issues in existing websites and applications. 

Manage version control using Git and ensure proper deployment processes. 

Ensure compliance with security standards and implement best practices for WordPress security. 

Work with hosting platforms to manage server environments and configurations. 

Provide technical leadership in project planning, execution, and delivery. 

Required Skills and Qualifications: 

10+ years of experience in WordPress development. 

Advanced knowledge of PHP, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (including libraries such as jQuery), and MySQL

Experience with WordPress REST API and other third-party integrations. 

Proficiency in developing custom WordPress themes and plugins from scratch. 

Familiarity with front-end frameworks like Bootstrap, Tailwind CSS, or similar. 

Expertise in Git version control and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) practices. 

Strong knowledge of web performance optimization, caching mechanisms, and SEO. 

Familiarity with web accessibility standards (WCAG). 

Experience working with WordPress multisite, WooCommerce, and other major WordPress plugins. 

Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. 

Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team environment. 

Skills Required

  • 10+ years of experience in WordPress development
  • Advanced knowledge of PHP
  • Advanced knowledge of HTML5
  • Advanced knowledge of CSS3
  • Advanced knowledge of JavaScript including jQuery
  • Experience with MySQL
  • Experience with WordPress REST API and third-party integrations
  • Proficiency developing custom WordPress themes and plugins from scratch
  • Familiarity with front-end frameworks such as Bootstrap or Tailwind CSS
  • Expertise in Git version control and CI/CD practices
  • Strong knowledge of web performance optimization and caching mechanisms
  • Strong knowledge of SEO best practices
  • Familiarity with web accessibility standards (WCAG)
  • Experience with WordPress Multisite, WooCommerce, and major WordPress plugins
  • Experience managing hosting platforms and server environments/configurations
  • Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication/teamwork
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The Company
HQ: London
5,017 Employees
Year Founded: 2007

What We Do

Photon.com has emerged as one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing Digital Agencies. We work with 40% of the Fortune 100 on their Digital initiatives and are known for our ability to integrate Strategy Consulting, Creative Design, and Technology at scale. Please visit www.photon.com to learn more about us, how we work, and our customer case studies. Digital Transformation Starts Here.

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