PHP WordPress Developer
Hybrid - Athens, Greece
Mon/Fri - remote
Tues/Wed/Thurs - in office
EMPIST is looking for a talented and experienced PHP WordPress Developer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in PHP development, extensive experience with WordPress, and a solid understanding of JavaScript, SCSS, bootstrap, git and responsive design. Knowledge of frontend frameworks such as Vue or React is a plus.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain WordPress themes and plugins.
- Collaborate with the design team to implement responsive web designs.
- Optimize website performance and ensure compatibility across various devices and browsers.
- Write clean, well-documented, and efficient code.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues with existing WordPress sites.
- Integrate third-party APIs and services.
- Participate in code reviews and contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes.
- Maintain and update existing customer websites.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
- Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- 3+ years of experience in PHP development.
- Proven experience with WordPress, including theme and plugin development.
- Proficiency in JavaScript and SCSS.
- Strong understanding of responsive design principles.
- Experience with version control systems, particularly Git.
- Familiarity with frontend frameworks such as Vue, React is highly desirable.
- Experience with php framework like laravel will be appreciated.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with RESTful APIs and AJAX.
- Knowledge of SEO best practices.
- Familiarity with build tools such as Webpack or Gulp.
- Experience with other CMS platforms.
- Understanding of web security best practices.
EMPIST is a full-service technology firm, providing businesses with the technology they need to succeed. Each day we strive to create a teamwork-led environment that fosters the success of not just our clients and our business, but of our employees, too. We are a 24-year old company with locations in the heart of the Loop in Downtown Chicago near all major transportation, Downtown Elmhurst on York Road, and European HQ in Athens, Greece. We have been named to the Inc 500/5000 list for 10 out of the last 11 years which recognizes the fastest-growing, privately-held businesses across the nation and have been recognized as one of the top 501 MSP’s in the world (currently #74th in 2022) for 11 straight years.