WordPress Developer (Remote)

As a WordPress Developer at Wing, your primary responsibilities will include designing and building responsive WordPress websites, developing custom themes and plugins, and managing both front-end and back-end development. You'll work closely with our design and content teams to execute creative concepts while ensuring the performance, security, and optimization of our sites.

To be successful as a WordPress Developer at Wing, candidates must have proven experience in WordPress development, proficiency in front-end technologies like HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and jQuery, as well as a solid understanding of PHP and MySQL. Experience with theme/plugin development and familiarity with version control systems like Git are also vital for the role.

The WordPress Developer role at Wing is fully remote, allowing you to work from anywhere. The schedule entails US work hours, with approximately 20-40 hours of work per week, providing great flexibility while collaborating with a dynamic, global team.

As a WordPress Developer at Wing, you will engage in a variety of projects, including designing and building websites for businesses looking to enhance their online presence. You'll create custom themes and plugins to meet unique client needs, ensure website performance, conduct troubleshooting for content issues, and stay abreast of the latest trends in web development to keep our offerings competitive.

At Wing, WordPress Developers will receive ample support through collaboration with design and content teams. You’ll have access to resources and tools necessary for professional growth, including training on the latest technologies and best practices, enabling you to continually enhance your skills and tackle challenges effectively.

When answering this question, highlight specific projects you’ve worked on. Discuss the challenges you faced, the tools you used, and how you arrived at user-friendly designs. This will demonstrate your proficiency and creativity in developing themes.

Describe your knowledge of performance optimization techniques, such as caching, image optimization, and responsive design practices. Regarding security, discuss your understanding of securing WordPress installations, using secure coding practices, and implementing security plugins.

Focus on your proficiency with HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript, along with any relevant frameworks you may have used, like jQuery. Providing examples of how you’ve utilized these technologies can strengthen your response.

What’s important here is to outline your logical troubleshooting process. Discuss how you analyze the issue, check plugins/themes for conflicts, consult error logs, and how you engage in problem-solving to resolve issues efficiently.

Share your insights into why SEO is crucial for web visibility. Talk about the SEO best practices you incorporate into site designs, such as keyword optimization, meta tags, and mobile responsiveness to ensure high search rankings.

Provide a narrative outlining a specific project, detailing the collaborative process, communication methods, and any creative solutions you developed as a team. This will showcase your teamwork skills and adaptability.

Talk about your strategies for continuous learning, such as participating in webinars, enrolling in online courses, following industry blogs, or engaging in developer communities. Highlight any relevant certifications or workshops to emphasize your commitment to professional growth.

Mention your familiarity with Git or other version control systems, elaborating on how you've used branches for feature development, merged changes, and managed project files effectively, ensuring smooth collaboration.

Discuss your approach to combining aesthetics with functionality, detailing how you follow UX/UI principles, perform user testing, and consider accessibility standards such as WCAG to ensure all users can navigate their sites easily.

Your response should reflect your passion for web development and interest in Wing’s mission. Share what excites you about the opportunity, whether it be the company culture, the innovative projects, or the chance to contribute to a growing team, showcasing your enthusiasm for joining Wing.