• Application Deadline: Sat, 1 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Fullstack WordPress Developer


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification


• Experience


• Location Lagos


• Job Field ICT / Computer 
  

Job Summary

• We are looking for highly skilled web developers that have experience in building bespoke WordPress websites from scratch with HTML, CSS, JavaScript & PHP.


• We do not use page builders (e.g. Elementor, WPBakery), thus, the successful candidates will have strong frontend skills and good experience in custom theme development. This position is fully remote.

Our Technology Stack

Our website solutions are built on WordPress for content management and eCommerce. Our WordPress builds usually include the following technologies/workflows:

• Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) Pro with custom post-types & taxonomies


• Gutenberg Block Editor and ACF Blocks integration


• WooCommerce eCommerce platform with payment APIs and Mailchimp integration


• Managed hosting with automated cloud backups


• Custom-developed plugins

Our bespoke website themes are developed with the following tools/technologies/workflows:

• Frontend: HTML, SCSS + Bootstrap 5, JavaScript


• Backend: PHP 8, MySQL 8, WHM & CPanel


• JavaScript Libraries: jQuery, React, GSAP


• Workflow: WPGulp, Git + Github, LocalWP

What You Will Do

• Creating bespoke, responsive and interactive website themes from approved designs and specifications.


• Build and configure the backend WordPress CMS client experience.


• Create reusable PHP functions for custom themes and plugins, in line with the WordPress Codex guidelines.


• Work with a team of developers, designers and product managers to execute strategies and implement solutions on larger projects.


• Carry out website updates, backups and general maintenance.


• Be able to read, understand and write functional code documentation.

Technical Requirements:

• Strong frontend ability: HTML, CSS (SCSS), Vanilla Javascript and jQuery.


• Good experience implementing functional and object-oriented solutions with PHP.


• Deep knowledge of the WordPress core platform, ecosystem, coding standards and how to extend WordPress correctly with bespoke code.


• Experience with our technology stack especially ACF Pro and building custom blocks with ACF Pro.


• Experience with our preferred workflow including Git version control, NPM and WPGulp.


• Extensive experience creating bespoke WordPress themes and plugins from scratch.


• Experience building e-commerce websites with the WooCommerce framework.


• Ability to carry out rigorous testing, including cross-browser, cross-device, end-to-end workflows.

Personal Requirements:

• Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills, strong problem-solving and reasoning skills.


• Exceptional attention to detail and a sense of pride and ownership over quality.


• Appetite for learning and continuous improvement.


• Confidence in researching your own solutions and being able to justify your decisions.


• You have a reliable laptop/PC and access to fast internet.

What to expect from us:

• This role is contract-based with an opportunity to become full-time. We offer attractive compensations for each project undertaken.


• Access to web development courses and training materials.


• The role is fully remote and we’re open to flexible schedules.