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WordPress Developer

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Kinsta is one of the top-managed WordPress hosting companies, with a growing club of 120,000+ businesses including startups, universities and Fortune 500 firms. We're motivated by excellent quality, and proud to have received a 97% satisfaction rating from our customers.

That's because, to us, each day is a chance to grow. As a team, we continuously inspire each other to learn new and better ways to make an impact. We own our jobs proudly - our leaders don't hold our hands, but they're in our corner whenever we ask for help - and our environment is flexible and remote-first.

We’re seeking an experienced WordPress Developer who is passionate about building high-quality, maintainable, and efficient websites and web applications. In this role, you will be working within a dynamic team and will be responsible for both backend and frontend development, with an emphasis on creating exceptional user experiences through responsive and accessible web design. Your expertise will extend to customizing WordPress functionality, developing/maintaining custom Gutenberg blocks using React, and maintaining modern development workflows and testing practices.

What You Will Do:

Maintain existing WordPress websites and applications, ensuring high performance and scalability.
Create and manage custom Gutenberg blocks, utilizing React to enhance user experiences.
Implement custom PHP code and integrate custom workflows within WordPress projects.
Write clear, maintainable code adhering to modern coding standards and practices.
Conduct thorough unit testing and debugging to ensure functionality and reliability.
Collaborate closely with designers, project managers, and other developers to translate requirements into technical solutions.
Ensure processes, issues and features are clearly documented and communicated to team members and stakeholders.
Ensure websites meet responsive design and accessibility standards, optimizing user experience across various devices and assistive technologies.
Manage and configure local development environments using Docker for consistency and efficiency.
Continuously stay updated with emerging web technologies and WordPress developments to drive innovation and improvement within the team.

What You'll Bring To The Role:

Minimum 5 years of WordPress development experience, including custom theme and plugin development.
Strong knowledge of PHP and comfort working across various PHP versions.
Expertise with JavaScript, specifically React, for creating dynamic frontend components.
Experience developing, customizing, and maintaining Gutenberg blocks.

Bonus if you have:

Familiarity with modern frontend tooling, such as Webpack or Vite.
Experience writing unit tests using PHP testing frameworks (e.g., PHPUnit).
Solid understanding of responsive web design principles, including mobile-first development practices.
Knowledge of accessibility standards and best practices, and ability to apply them effectively.
Experience setting up and managing local development environments using Docker.

Our Benefits:

Flexible and remote-first environment.
Annual remote expense budget.
Flexible PTO.
Paid parental leave.
Annual professional development budget: available after one year with Kinsta.
Sabbatical: available after three years with Kinsta (and every three years thereafter).
Location-specific healthcare benefits (includes vision and dental) for employees hired in the USA, UK, and Hungary.
Pension plan for employees hired in the UK, and 401k contributions for employees hired in the USA.

Kinsta is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate and we will take actions to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, religion, creed, disability, marital status, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

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What You Should Know About WordPress Developer, Kinsta

Are you a WordPress Developer looking for a dynamic and flexible work environment? Kinsta, one of the top-managed WordPress hosting companies, is on the lookout for an experienced developer to join our growing team in Budapest. We take pride in serving over 120,000 businesses including startups, universities, and even Fortune 500 firms. Here at Kinsta, excellence and quality are at the heart of what we do, supported by a remarkable 97% customer satisfaction rating. If you enjoy working in a collaborative atmosphere where you can express your creativity and technical expertise, this role might just be for you! As a WordPress Developer, you'll be engaging in both backend and frontend development, ensuring exceptional user experiences with responsive and accessible designs. From creating and customizing Gutenberg blocks using React to implementing custom PHP code, your contributions will enhance our clients' websites significantly. You'll work closely with designers and project managers to turn concepts into reality while documenting the processes to keep everyone on the same page. Plus, with our remote-first culture, you have the freedom to shape your work-life balance. Your journey with us includes maintaining high-performance sites, conducting testing and debugging, and staying updated with the latest web technologies. If you’re passionate about pushing boundaries and want opportunities for professional growth within a supportive environment, Kinsta offers it all, including flexible PTO and annual budgets for professional development. Join us, and let’s create something amazing together!

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What are the main responsibilities of a WordPress Developer at Kinsta?

As a WordPress Developer at Kinsta, your primary responsibilities include maintaining existing WordPress websites and applications, creating and managing custom Gutenberg blocks using React, and implementing custom PHP code for various projects. You will also collaborate closely with designers and project managers to develop technical solutions that enhance user experiences while ensuring responsive design and accessibility standards are met.