Full Stack WordPress Developer with Security Clearance

Our client is seeking a Full stack WordPress Developer for an exciting long-term contract opportunity. The Web Developer is responsible for designing, developing, modifying, and maintaining secure, reliable, user-friendly websites and applications across the ministry's diverse digital ecosystem. This includes both traditional WordPress sites (primarily using Elementor Pro) and headless WordPress sites with React frontends.

The ideal candidate will be proficient in PHP, SQL, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and React, with a proven ability to deliver visually appealing, secure, performant, and mobile-responsive interfaces. This position requires the applicant to be a self-starter who is self-directed, personable, an excellent communicator, and can work independently and as a member of a team.

This individual must be able to take ownership of tasks assigned and work within the scope of project assignments, while meeting expected deadlines and communicating progress to team members, their manager, and key project stakeholders.

DUTIES

• Design, develop, evaluate, enhance, test, and maintain WordPress sites using MySQL databases, and WordPress plugins/themes on a cloud-hosted LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP) stack
• Build and maintain React-based frontends for headless WordPress sites, integrating REST or GraphQL APIs, CDNs, etc., as required
• Optimize standardization, performance, scalability, and security across sites
• Perform other related tasks as needed REQUIREMENTS:
• 1+ years of professional experience in website development, management, design, and/or support across a variety of stacks
• Demonstrated experience coding in React, PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, and database languages like SQL
• Proficiency working with WordPress plugins (e.g., WooCommerce, Wordfence, Jetpack, WP Super Cache, Elementor Pro, etc.), preferred experience and ability to develop custom plugins and themes
• Compensation is commensurate with experience
• Working knowledge (or demonstrated aptitude to learn) in the following areas:
• WordPress CMS, CRM, DB, SEO, APIs, Security, and design plugins.
• HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, along with web development standards, best practices, including Mobile First, Responsiveness, Scalability, Performance, etc.
• Page and site optimization techniques for media content, analytics, and site flows.
• Must have strong critical thinking skills with an analytical mind
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Ability to work with a team, while also being a self-starter with the ability to self-direct
• Should demonstrate humility, honesty, transparency, and have a drive to constantly improve Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour ($65,000 - $75,000 DOE annually upon going perm Kavaliro provides Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Kavaliro is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Kavaliro will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations.

Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please respond to this posting to connect with a company representative.

Job Requirements Hybrid By using best practices and optimal employee recruiting strategies, Kavaliro provides employers with employment solutions by providing the most qualified and professional employees, who can staff both project and permanent positions in order to ensure the ongoing success of all types of businesses. We use a streamlined-yet-thorough approach to staffing that saves our clients administrative time, resources and money.