Seeking a highly skilled and motivated Web Developer to join their dynamic Web team. The ideal candidate will have experience working with WordPress and WooCommerce, as well as proficiency in developing dynamic JavaScript interfaces with some experience with React-based applications. Their team operates in an Agile/Scrum environment, collaborating closely with UX/UI designers, a CMS manager, and a product team to deliver high-quality solutions aligned with their strategic goals.

Top Skills' Details

1.) Extensive experience with WordPress and Woocommerce

2.) Strong proficiency in PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and familiarity with frameworks like React-based applications

3.) Strong communication skills and familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and tools

Core Responsibilities:

• Work as a team member to maintain and improve WordPress and WooCommerce sites, ensuring optimal performance, security, and scalability.

• Work as a team member to develop, and implement dynamic JavaScript interfaces to enhance user experience and functionality utilizing existing design elements/code blocks when possible.

• Create reusable blocks that empower business users to effortlessly deploy landing pages within WordPress.

• Serve as a backup to maintain React-based applications, integrating them seamlessly with existing systems and platforms (requires familiarity with React).

• Collaborate with UX/UI team to translate wireframes and mockups into responsive web interfaces

• Work closely with the CMS manager to ensure content management workflows are efficient and effective; supplement duties as necessary

• Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives

• Coordinate release cycles with the product team, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and user requirements

• Work with project and product managers to properly size projects to set expectations for stakeholders that can be met

• Collaborate with the Data Operations team to transmit events to the dataLayer through a combination of PHP and JavaScript.

• Collaborate closely with UX testing personnel to guarantee the accurate execution of any required A/B tests

• Offer insights on the feasibility of tasks within the current systems and suggest potential solutions that may not have been considered

• Maintain multiple development branches in Github codebase for Wordpress template and plugins

• Deploy code to various environments for the purpose of testing and stakeholder reviews

• Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in web development

Additional Skills & QualificationsRequired Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Web Development, or related field.

• Proven experience working with WordPress and WooCommerce, including theme development, code-based plugin management, and performance optimization.

• Strong proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and familiarity with modern JavaScript frameworks such as React.

• Experience with front-end development tools and libraries (e.g., Bootstrap, jQuery).

• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and tools (e.g., Jira, Agile boards).

• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.

• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines is a plus.

• Understanding of SEO principles and best practices is desirable.

• Experience with e-commerce platforms and payment gateways is a plus.

Employee Value Proposition (EVP)

They're committed to providing a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where diversity of all kinds is sought out, valued, respected, and appreciated. They are building and promoting a culture where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. It fuels their innovation, drives operational excellence, and is a source of their competitive differentiation while connecting them closer to their customers and the communities they serve.

Work Environment

Business Drivers/Customer ImpactThe company faces challenges in managing increased traffic, ensuring seamless user experiences, and maintaining technological alignment with business objectives. By filling this role, the business aims to address these challenges effectively, enhancing its competitiveness and operational efficiency in the digital space.

About TEKsystems:

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.