Web Developer (WordPress)

As a Web Developer at NMI, your primary responsibilities include developing, maintaining, and optimizing our WordPress websites, where you'll focus on custom themes and plugins. You'll also implement and configure Zendesk to streamline customer support, collaborate with various teams on web design projects, troubleshoot website performance, integrate APIs, conduct maintenance tasks, and enhance SEO strategies to increase web traffic. Your expertise will directly contribute to our online presence and user experience.

To qualify for the Web Developer position at NMI, candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Web Development, or related fields, or have equivalent experience. A solid background in WordPress development, along with proficiency in PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and MySQL, is essential. Experience with Zendesk configuration and SEO best practices is also highly desirable.

While the foundational qualifications for the Web Developer role at NMI are crucial, preferred skills that can set you apart include familiarity with other CMS platforms, REST APIs, and UX/UI design principles. Experience in web compliance standards and a passion for learning about emerging technologies can also enhance your candidacy.

At NMI, we take employee well-being seriously by offering support through enhanced maternity and paternity pay, a dedicated training budget for growth, mental health resources, and weekly wellness activities like yoga. We also value diversity and inclusion, offering initiatives to create a welcoming workplace. Our commitment to staff welfare is reflected in our engaging company culture and comprehensive benefits.

The Web Developer role at NMI follows a 45-hour work week, with generous holiday offerings that include 15 annual vacation days and 12 public holidays. As employees continue their journey with us, they earn an additional day of leave after each year of service, up to a maximum of 20 days. We deeply value the work-life balance of our team members.

When answering this question, highlight specific projects where you've created or managed WordPress websites. Discuss your familiarity with custom themes, plugins, and any challenging issues you've resolved to demonstrate your technical expertise.

Share your approach to enhancing site speed, mobile responsiveness, and overall user experience. Discuss tools you've used for monitoring performance, your knowledge of SEO best practices, and any successful strategies you've implemented that led to increased traffic.

Explain your step-by-step approach to identifying and resolving problems, including using debugging tools, reviewing error logs, and communicating with team members for collaboration. Showcase a real example where your troubleshooting skills made a positive impact.

Convey your commitment to continuous learning by mentioning resources you follow, such as industry blogs, webinars, or professional networks. Highlight any formal training you've pursued and how you integrate new knowledge into your work.

In your response, showcase a project where collaboration was key to success, focusing on roles and contributions from both teams. Discuss how you ensured the final product aligned with the overall vision and met user needs.

Discuss specific APIs you've worked with, the purpose of integrating them into your projects, and the benefits they brought. Describe the technical considerations you managed and how you ensured seamless integration.

Mention your experience with version control systems like Git, emphasizing how you use these tools for collaboration and project management. Explain how they help you maintain code quality and manage different versions efficiently.

Identify specific challenges, whether technical or project-related, and detail the strategies you employed to overcome them. This will reflect your problem-solving skills and ability to adapt your approach based on the situation.

Emphasize your approach to responsive design, including the tools and methods you employ, such as media queries and mobile-first design principles. Include your experiences testing on various devices and browsers to ensure consistency.

Share your knowledge of security best practices, such as regular updates, using secure plugins, and implementing SSL certificates. Discuss any specific instances in which you've successfully strengthened a site's security.