Wordpress And Woocommerce Software Engineer

WordPress and WooCommerce Software Engineer

About the Company

Our client is a value-added reseller and full-service distributor of short-run digital label printing equipment via an eCommerce website. This company is based in Houston, Texas, and has been in operation for over 20 years. This Company is seeking a WordPress and WooCommerce Software Engineerto welcome to our fun and growing team.

**Office Location: Northwest Houston near Cypress - NO HYBRID OR REMOTE WORK

**Compensation: $100,000 - $110,000 DOE

Perks and Benefits

· Medical benefits with up to100% of employee premium paid by employer (up to $500 per month)

· Dental benefits

· Vision benefits

· Paid time off

· Paid holidays

· Great opportunities for advancement

· Small team environment

Position Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following satisfactorily; other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.

The following is a list of many responsibilities of the role but is not an all inclusive list.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain custom WordPress and WooCommerce sites, themes, and plugins.
• Implement new features and functionalities while ensuring high-performance and managing all technical aspects of the CMS.
• Collaborate with the design team to ensure technical feasibility and to optimize web designs for maximum speed and scalability.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to WordPress and WooCommerce sites.
• Conduct website performance tests and implement necessary changes to meet security and speed requirements.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies to recommend improvements for existing projects.
• Provide technical guidance and support to team members and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure projects meet business requirements and objectives.

Education, Skills and Experience Requirements

• At least 3+ years of Wordpress and WooCommerce software/plugin and theme (or child theme) (design) development experience is required
• Advanced/strong knowledge of PHP, JavaScript, CSS, HTML, and MySQL Database
• Both frontend and backend development is preferred
• Familiarity with GitHub to collaborate with remote (outsourced) development team, setting up a local test environment and ability to thoroughly test and debug projects prior to deployment.
• Familiarity with Kinsta web hosting is preferred but not required
• Familiarity Wordpress optimizations
• Degree in Computer Science (or related field) is required
• Experience with Search Engine Optimization is preferred but not required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with custom REST APIs and web service integration
• Familiarity with website optimization tools and SEO principles
• Experience in Agile/Scrum development process

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• Climate controlled office environment
• Extended periods of time working at a computer and on the phone
• Must be able to sit at a desk for the majority of an 8 hour working day
• Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs., periodically
• Must be able to comfortably and independently stand, walk, reach, bend, stoop, and lift items
• Must be willing to consent to the company’s standard background check
• Ability to arrive on-time each day (M–F) at the company office located in Houston, 77095

This company does not discriminate against any team member or applicant for employment regardless of age, race, color, national origin, religion, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

A job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, activities, or responsibilities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Compensation package:

• Yearly pay

Experience level:

• 3 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• PHP: 3 years (Required)
• WordPress: 3 years (Required)
• JavaScript: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Houston, TX: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person