Passionate about WordPress? Do you find custom theming, creating child themes, and frameworks beyond thrilling? Do you dream of custom post types and taxonomies? Does your brain run on queries, templates, filters, and actions? Are you already up to speed with Gutenberg and React? Have you thought about legally changing your middle name to WordPress? If youve been nodding your head as you read this, BU wants to hear from you! We are looking for a Web Developer III to contribute to the development and deployment of both static websites and websites built with our content management system, WordPress as well as plugins and additional features for the university-wide WordPress ecosystem. They work with the project team to fulfill requirements based on scope and design comps, optimize code within the code base, collaborate on QA testing and bug-fixing, and assist with implementation and deployment. They act as technical support resource and mentor for project team members. They determine appropriate tools, methods, and solutions for projects, produce project scope, and estimate effort to inform project managers in setting project schedule and deadlines. Act as a subject-matter expert for project team members, bridging design, development, and production of websites and web-based applications. Please include a link to your portfolio.
B.A. or B.S. in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent professional experience. 5-8 years of experience. Understanding of basic computer science algorithms and data structures. Extensive experience working with project-based teams. Significant experience with PHP, JavaScript, and the newest HTML and CSS standards. Significant experience developing for WordPress or content management systems. Experience with version control systems, such as Git and Subversion. Experience with CSS preprocessors, such as Sass. Significant experience with JavaScript. Experience using taskrunners, such as Grunt. Experience contributing to or writing WordPress plugins. Experience producing unit testing and QA plans. Additional Skills: Experience working and releasing code to open-source communities. Exposure to MV* frameworks. Extensive knowledge of the WordPress core codebase. WordPress core contributions Gutenberg & React experience.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
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