WordPress Developer (offline) $1200-1600

YELK is seeking a skilled and proactive Full-Stack WordPress Developer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for creating custom WordPress themes and building websites that meet our client's diverse needs.

Job description:
As a member of our team, your primary focus will be on developing custom WordPress themes based on Figma designs.
We expect candidates to have a team-oriented mindset and a sense of responsibility for their projects.

Responsibilities:
- Develop custom WordPress themes and plugins and provide support for existing solutions;
- Optimize performance and maintain existing WordPress websites to retain Google Page Speed Scores;
- Engage in client communication to understand and meet project requirements;
- Estimate project timelines and deliverables;

Requirements:
- Minimum 2 years of experience with WordPress (custom WordPress plugin and theme development);
- Proficiency in PHP 7.4, PHP 8., and an understanding of their differences;
- Understanding of JavaScript, HTML/CSS, and Markup for WordPress-based projects;
- Knowledge of REST API;
- Practical experience with Object-Oriented Programming (OOP);
- Familiarity with Git and SSH;
- Strong documentation skills for code and solutions;
- Ability to understand and follow both internal and third-party documentation;
- Intermediate or higher English proficiency for effective verbal and written communication.

Would be a plus:
- Experience in site optimization for Google Page Speed;
- Knowledge of Apache and Nginx server technologies.

What do we offer?
- A cozy office in one of the best co-working spaces in the center of Kyiv;
- A team with an engaging environment where your voice is heard and initiatives are supported;
- Market competitive salary and benefits;
- Educational budget;
- Paid 21 days of vacation and sick leaves.

About Yelk

Yelk is a full-cycle software development company based in Ukraine — Kyiv, Kharkiv.

Company website:
https://yelk.com.ua/

DOU company page:
https://jobs.dou.ua/companies/yelk/