Jr Web Developer

1. About Our Client:

The organization operates within the web development and digital services industry, focusing on maintaining and optimizing client websites and digital properties. It addresses challenges related to website upkeep, performance, and security by providing ongoing support, updates, and technical enhancements, primarily using WordPress platforms.

2. About the Opportunity:

The Jr Web Developer role supports the Web Development Department by performing essential website maintenance, front-end edits, optimization, and quality assurance tasks. This position is designed for individuals aiming to develop technical skills in an agency environment through hands-on work with WordPress sites, contributing to the reliability and performance of client digital assets.

3. Responsibilities:

• Perform routine WordPress plugin, theme, and core updates

• Review websites post-update for layout, functionality, or performance issues

• Utilize WordPress template hierarchy, child themes, and manage backups/migrations in staging environments

• Troubleshoot WordPress issues related to plugins, themes, PHP, and configurations

• Follow internal standard operating procedures (SOPs) for updates, backups, staging, QA, and escalation

• Make basic front-end edits using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript

• Update website content, layouts, images, buttons, links, and forms

• Implement responsive design adjustments across mobile and desktop devices

• Conduct basic website speed optimization and document development work

• Perform basic website security audits and health checks

• Assist in hosting environment tasks, including staging workflows and cache management

• Support Cloudflare-related tasks such as DNS review and SSL checks

• Help with redirects, broken links, form testing, and deployment launch support

• Assist senior developers with new website builds and theme customization

• Participate in quality assurance (QA) testing, launch preparation, and post-launch bug fixes

4. Requirements:

• Demonstrated hands-on experience building or maintaining WordPress websites

• Strong baseline knowledge of WordPress template hierarchy, child themes, and staging environments

• Basic experience handling database backups and site migrations

• Basic proficiency in PHP programming

• Proficient in structural HTML and styling with CSS

• Basic JavaScript scripting skills

• Experience navigating WordPress admin dashboards and modular page builders

• High attention to detail with the ability to closely follow established SOPs

• Clear written communication and documentation skills

• Strong willingness to learn agency workflows and accept constructive design/code feedback

5. Pay Range and Compensation Package:

• The pay range and compensation package for this role will be determined based on the candidate’s experience, skills, and other relevant factors.

6. Benefits & Perks:

• Health insurance coverage

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Home office equipment stipend

• Clear pathways for career advancement

• Continuous training and professional development programs

7. Equal Opportunity Statement:

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. They celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or national origin.

Note:

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