Middle Wordpress developer (offline)

We're seeking an individual who can work as a web developer interacting with clients and team members to successfully complete WordPress website projects from start to finish.

In order to thrive in this position, you have to be confident, quick-thinking, and skilled at your craft. If you are, you will work within our team and be in a good position for future growth opportunities.

Needed skills and qualifications:

Strong English spoken and writing skills (at least Intermediate level)
Good understanding of front-end technologies, including HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery
Experience building Wordpress websites and/or plugins
Experience designing and developing responsive design websites
Comfortable working with debugging tools like Firebug, Chrome inspector, etc.
Ability to understand CSS changes and their ramifications to ensure consistent style across platforms and browsers
Ability to convert comprehensive layout and wireframes into working HTML pages
Knowledge of how to interact with RESTful APIs and formats (JSON, XML)
Proficient understanding of code versioning tools (GitHub, Bitbucket)
Strong understanding of PHP back-end development
Ability to use plugins to build intuitive user Wordpress backend tools to allow clients to easily manage content.

Considered as an advantage:

Experience with BBpress Plugin
Experience with Gravity Form Plugin
Experience with Multi-Site Plugin
Experience setting up Yoast Plugin
Experience connecting and testing Google Analytics, Facebook Pix and other analytics code

Responsibilities:

Designing and implementing new features and functionality
Establishing and guiding the website's architecture
Ensuring high-performance and availability, and managing all technical aspects of the CMS
Helping formulate an effective, responsive design and turning it into a working theme and plugin
Slicing/converting designs PSD and Sketch files into HTML, CSS5
Building new WordPress themes from scratch
Debugging and improving existing WordPress sites
Optimizing websites for page speed and loading

What we offer:

Working for an American based company with US clients
Friendly and inspiring work environment
Career growth opportunities
English working environment
Fun team building events once a month
Nice and secure office in a central location
Paid sick level, personal days and vacation

About Rocket Effect

Rocket Effect is a software design, website development, and online marketing boutique company. We help digital agencies around the globe (primarily from the USA) develop and launch smart and complex marketing initiatives, websites and cloud-based software. Our focus is to help medium-sized companies develop big brands and name recognition. As a boutique design firm, we manage corporate branding and website design. As a marketing firm, we manage businesses online and offline marketing initiatives, creating effective marketing campaigns that generate successful returns on investment. We also are in the process of developing online marketing, sales and project management tools and SaaS-based products.

Company website:
https://www.rocketeffect.com/