Web Developer

 

Description:

The ideal candidate is a creative problem solver who will work in coordination with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and maintain our next generation websites and web tools. You must be comfortable working as part of a team while taking the initiative to take lead on new innovations and projects.

Responsibilities

1. Designing and Prototyping: Creating wireframes, mockups, and prototypes to visualize and communicate design concepts and user experiences.

2. User Research: Conducting user research, such as user interviews and usability testing, to understand user needs and preferences, and incorporating those findings into the design process.

3. User Interface Design: Designing the user interface (UI) elements of the website, including layouts, color schemes, typography, and graphical assets, to ensure a visually appealing and user-friendly interface.

4. User Experience Design: Defining the overall user experience (UX) of the website, including user flows, navigation, and interactions, to optimize usability and enhance user satisfaction.

5. Front-End Development: Implementing the UI/UX designs using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, and ensuring cross-browser compatibility and responsiveness for a seamless user experience across different devices and screen sizes.

6. WordPress Theme Customization: Customizing WordPress themes and templates to align with the UI/UX designs, including modifying the layout, styling, and functionality using PHP, JavaScript, and WordPress APIs.

7. Plugin Integration: Integrating and configuring relevant WordPress plugins to enhance website functionality and meet specific requirements, such as contact forms, social media integration, e-commerce features, etc.

8. Content Management: Managing and organizing website content, including text, images, videos, and other media, using the WordPress content management system (CMS).

9. Optimization and Performance: Optimizing website performance by optimizing code, implementing caching mechanisms, and minimizing file sizes to ensure fast loading times and smooth user interactions.

10. Testing and Bug Fixing: Conducting thorough testing of the website to identify and fix any UI/UX issues, functional bugs, or compatibility problems.

11. Collaboration and Communication: Collaborating with cross-functional teams, such as designers, developers, content creators, and project managers, and effectively communicating design ideas, progress, and challenges throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications Requirements:

1. Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Web Development, Design, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).

2. UI/UX Design Skills:

- Strong understanding of user-centered design principles and best practices.

- Experience in designing and prototyping UI/UX solutions using tools such as Sketch, Adobe XD, Figma, or similar.

- Familiarity with user research methodologies, usability testing, and incorporating findings into the design process.

- Proficiency in creating visually appealing designs, incorporating typography, color schemes, and layout principles.

3. Front-End Development Skills:

- Expertise in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and front-end frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.js.

- Knowledge of responsive design principles and experience building mobile-friendly websites.

- Experience with CSS preprocessors (e.g., Sass, Less) and front-end build tools (e.g., webpack, Gulp).

- Understanding of accessibility standards and ensuring compliance in UI/UX designs and development.

4. Back-End Development Skills:

- Strong programming skills in server-side languages like PHP, Python, or Node.js.

- Experience with back-end frameworks such as Laravel, Django, or Express.js.

- Proficiency in database management systems (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB) and data modeling.

5. Full Stack Development:

- Ability to design and implement both front-end and back-end solutions, integrating UI/UX designs with server-side functionality.

- Understanding of RESTful APIs and experience in integrating third-party services and APIs.

6. Problem-Solving and Debugging:

- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to debug and troubleshoot issues efficiently.

- Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality, bug-free code.

7. Collaboration and Communication:

- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively collaborate with teams and stakeholders.

- Ability to understand client requirements, articulate technical concepts, and provide suggestions and recommendations.

8. Portfolio:

- A portfolio showcasing previous UI/UX design work and examples of custom website development projects.