Company Description
HappyDog Media Group is a dynamic and innovative company dedicated to unleashing the full potential of brands through strategic brand positioning, high-impact ad creative, and innovative digital solutions.
Position Overview
We're seeking a senior WordPress developer who can transform creative concepts into powerful, scalable websites. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between design and functionality, building custom WordPress solutions that exceed client expectations.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop custom WordPress themes and plugins from scratch, turning unique designs into pixel-perfect, responsive websites
- Create and maintain complex WordPress multisite networks and implement custom functionality for enterprise-level clients
- Optimize website performance through advanced caching, database optimization, and code efficiency
- Implement security best practices and maintain regular backup systems
- Collaborate with designers to ensure technical feasibility of UI/UX designs
- Build custom integrations with third-party APIs and services
- Mentor junior developers and provide technical leadership on projects
- Develop and maintain documentation for all custom development work
Required Technical Skills
- 5+ years of professional WordPress development experience
- Expert-level PHP programming skills with strong Object-Oriented Programming principles
- Advanced knowledge of WordPress core, including hooks, filters, and the REST API
- Proficiency in front-end technologies (HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript/jQuery)
- Experience with modern development tools (Git, npm, Webpack, Gulp)
- Strong understanding of WordPress security practices and performance optimization
- Expertise in responsive design and cross-browser compatibility
- Experience with custom post types, taxonomies, and Advanced Custom Fields
Additional Requirements
- Portfolio demonstrating custom WordPress development projects
- Experience with WooCommerce and other major WordPress plugins
- Knowledge of MySQL and database optimization
- Familiarity with modern PHP frameworks (Laravel, Symfony)
- Understanding of SEO principles and best practices
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills and ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with headless WordPress and REST API development
- Knowledge of React or Vue.js
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines
- Familiarity with AWS or similar cloud platforms
- Contributions to WordPress core or plugin development
- Experience with automated testing and deployment
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Professional development opportunities
- Collaborative, creative work environment
- Diverse portfolio of client projects
- Remote work flexibility
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) matching
- "Paid time off and holidays"... That't not how we operate here. Get your work done, meet deadlines, and drive success = take what time you need in order to give HappyDog™ the best version of yourself. You have once chance at a life, you need to live it first.
Location: Remote, full-time
To Apply: Please submit your resume, portfolio, and a brief cover letter explaining why you would be a great fit for our team.
- HappyDog™ Media Group is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.