Web Developer (WordPress) – Contract Position

Contract Length: 6 months with the possibility of extending based on performance. **Local Richmond, VA candidates ONLY required due to onsite requirement. IN PERSON IVS ONLY ON SITE REQUIRED: 4 days/week Candidate will need to plan to be on site 4 days a week and be available to be on site as needed (potentially 5 days). Client’s team is generally working 4 days on site and 1 day off based on the Governor’s directive. This is subject to change in either direction. This could also change based on the demands of the project, so it is possible that there will be weeks where they need to be on site (5 days) all week. If selected, they need to plan to be on site 4 days a week and be available to be on site as needed. The client has a proud history of serving and protecting the Commonwealth. We seek to expand our diverse team of change makers and innovators. As a member of the client’s family, you would make difference by serving every city, county, town, resident, and visitor of the Commonwealth through support of our vast public safety mission. What You Do and How You Do It: As a WordPress Developer in the IT Division, you will be joining a highly dynamic and results oriented Department. You will be a key resource in providing enhancements and security for six WordPress applications while working closely with stakeholders. Your full stack development work will support client’s mission in highway safety, emergency messaging, and recruitment. The position is hybrid and your work arrangement does require regular onsite presence. You will be responsible for: Working across the full stack in WordPress to build new features and services Developing solutions in WordPress that support positive, accessible user experiences in both desktop and mobile environments Debugging and security remediations for public facing applications Working with agile development methodologies, adhering to best practices, and pursuing continued learning opportunities Here’s What You Need: Demonstrated expertise in WordPress application development Proficiency in PHP coding and debugging Proficiency in front-end technologies like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript Understanding of SQL Understanding of REST API Proven knowledge of back-end/infrastructure maintenance and optimization and UX/UI principles Proven knowledge of secure coding practices Ability to work as team member on web development projects end-to-end Outstanding communication skills Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in information sciences, computer science, or a related field; considerable software implementation experience Required/Desired Demonstrated expertise in WordPress application development. Required, 5 Years Proficiency in PHP coding and debugging. Required, 5 Years Proficiency in front-end technologies like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Required, 5 Years Understanding of SQL. Required, 5 Years Understanding of REST API. Required, 5 Years Ability to work as team member on web development projects end-to-end. Required, 5 Years Proven knowledge of back-end/infrastructure maintenance and optimization and UX/UI principles. Required, 5 Years Proven knowledge of secure coding practices. Required, 5 Years Outstanding communication skills. Required, 5 Years Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in information sciences, computer science, or a related field. Required