Senior WordPress Developer (351)
Florianópolis, Brazil
Full time
Remote
Compensation is not specified
Role
Frontend Engineer
Description
Company Overview
Ubiminds is a reputable company with a refreshing people-centric approach, supporting the growth of American software product companies by sourcing top talent from Brazil. They specialize in providing a blend of staff augmentation and employer-of-record services to boost their partner companies' development capabilities.
Job Overview
Ubiminds is currently involved in a compelling project focused on constructing a new suite of products for home services. They are seeking a skilled Senior WordPress Developer to join their team.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop custom WordPress themes and plugins with a focus on responsiveness and optimal performance across different devices and browsers.
- Customize and extend existing WordPress themes and plugins to align with specific project requirements.
- Collaborate closely with designers, project managers, and fellow developers to translate design concepts into functional WordPress websites and applications.
- Ensure code quality by conducting thorough code reviews and providing constructive feedback to teammates.
- Perform upgrades for WordPress core, plugins, themes, and PHP.
- Optimize WordPress sites for speed and performance using techniques such as caching, image optimization, lazy loading, and minimizing HTTP requests.
- Implement SEO best practices to enhance site visibility and ranking through optimizing site structure, meta tags, heading tags, and schema markup.
- Utilize tools like Google PageSpeed Insights, GTmetrix, and Lighthouse to analyze and enhance site performance.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues efficiently during development and testing phases.
Requirements
Mandatory Skills
- Proven experience as a WordPress Developer with a robust portfolio highlighting WordPress projects.
- Proficiency in PHP, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and MySQL, with a sound grasp of web development principles.
- Extensive background in WordPress theme and plugin development, including creating custom themes and plugins.
- Strong understanding of web performance optimization strategies and SEO best practices.
- Previous experience optimizing WordPress sites for speed and performance, reflected in high scores on performance testing tools.
Nice to have
- Familiarity with front-end frameworks/libraries such as React.js, Vue.js, or AngularJS.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field is a plus.
About Ubiminds
Company Culture
- People First approach with a strong emphasis on teamwork and collaboration.
- Focus on continuous improvement and personal growth.
- Commitment to transparency, openness, and honesty.
Perks and Benefits
- Equivalent treatment to full-time employees at a product-based company.
- Comprehensive back-office support covering career guidance, HR, and concierge services.
- Remote-first policy allowing for a distributed team setup.
- Provision of MacBook for work.
- Opportunities for growth through engaging with technology professionals.
- Language improvement opportunities through English lessons.
- Candidate referral bonus scheme available.
- Office facility in Florianópolis with various amenities.
Recruitment Process
- Initial discussion with Tech Recruiter.
- Client-specific process steps.
- Receive a job offer if successful in the process.
Skills Required
Ubiminds
Website
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Company size
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Location
United States
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