This person could be located in the Kansas City, MO, office; Columbia, MO, office; or remote.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
- Develop and maintain custom WordPress websites and landing pages for clients across various industries
- Create custom WordPress themes, custom post types and various other custom WordPress features as needed
- Maintain existing sites, troubleshoot issues and implement new features
- Apply technical SEO best practices to the code
- Collaborate with designers to transform mockups into functional websites
- Work with project managers to meet deadlines and client requirements
- Educate and guide non-technical team members on web development concepts
- Stay current with industry trends, particularly in WordPress development, accessibility, usability and emerging technologies.
Knowledge and Skills :
Strong proficiency with WordPress, including custom theme development and custom post typesExperience with MySQL database managementFamiliarity with version control systems (e.g., Git)Knowledge of web accessibility standards and SEO best practicesAbility to effectively communicate proactively and positively with non-technical peersAttention to detail and excellent time management to stay organized and meet deadlines.Leader Behaviors :
Open-minded and active listenerContinually grows people and businessTruthful and transparentDecisive and accountableForward-thinkingProactive and communicates in a positive manner.Education / Experience / Certifications :
Associate's or bachelor's degree appropriate to the supported area or in computer science (or equivalent experience)Three or more years of relevant experience in web development is requiredWordPress development experience is requiredExperience working with designers and implementing designs into functional websitesDigital / marketing agency experience is preferred, but not required.Woodruff’s Perks That Support Growth and Flexibility :
We offer a range of benefits designed to support your work-life balance and empower you to stay creative, curious and courageous :
Flexible work setup – Choose remote work, or join us in our Kansas City or Columbia, MO officesFreedom Fridays" – No meetings on Friday mornings / Friday afternoons to use as you see fitDiverse, meaningful work – Contribute to projects across a wide range of industriesCollaborative, growth-focused culture – Work with a supportive team that helps you build new skillsAnd more – From wellness support to peer recognition, we value and invest in our people.J-18808-Ljbffr