Job Description

Wordpress Developer

Location: Trenton, NJ - Onsite 100% for first 3-6 weeks then Hybrid 3 days

Duration: 12+ Months

Hours per week: 35 hours

Wordpress Developer to develop and maintain WordPress websites from scratch. Proven experience as a WordPress Developer. Ability to port WordPress sites from development environment required.

Job Description

We are looking for a Senior Wordpress Developer to develop and maintain WordPress websites from scratch. This position will be hybrid in Trenton, NJ.

What You'll Do

• Website needs to be modernized from static html, css, and media technology to WordPress CMS technology
• Design the web-site wireframe while working with the Business Unit and the IT Development Team
• Gather Requirements of the pages, identify number of existing pages and links that exists (about 150), and reorganize them so that they are mainstream and appealing to the public
• Configure WordPress content
• Edit media files including audio, video, and images
• Track the progress of modernization and provide weekly summary, dashboard on accomplishments, task ahead, and issues to address
• Assist on other webpage modernizations and the Division's internal inet page, to quickly ramp up on the tools used by the existing WordPress development team
• Design and create wireframes for user interfaces (UI)

What You'll Need

Required:

• Proven experience as a WordPress Developer
• Ability to port WordPress sites from development environment
• Proficient in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP
• Work with and customize various WordPress plugins, including Elementor, Updraft Plus, and Yoast
• Edit and reconfigure media content such as photos, videos, and audio
• Strong ability to edit and manage media content (photos, videos, and audio)
• Design and implement creative web pages with a keen eye for aesthetics and user experience
• Creative skills with a strong sense of design and layout
• Ability to collaborate with business units to capture and understand business requirements
• Experience in designing wireframes and user interfaces
• Ensure website performance, security, and responsiveness
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality

Preferred:

• Experience with SEO best practices
• Familiarity with web hosting environments and domain management
• Knowledge of version control systems such as Git

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