Senior WordPress/website developer (Ecuador) - Remote

Senior WordPress/website developerEmployment Type: Full-timeYears of Experience: 6-10 yearsRole OverviewWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced senior WordPress/website developer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of WordPress architecture, extensive experience in custom theme and plugin development and a proven track record of building and maintaining complex WordPress websites. You will play a crucial role in maintaining/building the website with custom WordPress pages, maintaining high performance ratings on technical performance audit websites and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, scalable and secure WordPress solutions for the company. This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned professional with a proven track record in website development who is eager to play a key role in driving business growth.Responsibilities: • Develop and maintain a high-performance, scalable and secure WordPress website• Lead and execute complex WordPress development projects• Develop and implement custom WordPress pages• Serve as an expert on WordPress themes, plugins and integrations• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, working closely with designers, project managers and other developers to deliver exceptional results• Stay up-to-date with the latest WordPress trends and technologies, including researching and implementing new techniques and tools to improve development processes and website performance• Implement and maintain robust version control practices, utilizing Git and other version control tools effectively• Conduct thorough testing and debugging to consistently ensure the quality and stability of the website and the WordPress CMS• Contribute to the development of project documentation and technical specifications• Handle server-side tasks and deployments• In collaboration with other team members, implement strong SEO best practices• Support the development of a website dashboard and ensure accurate reporting on website stability, security and performanceRequired Qualifications:• Bachelor's and/or master's degree in computer science, Software Engineering or a related field.• 7+ years of professional experience in WordPress development• Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript and jQuery• Experience with PHP, MySQL and working with databases• Familiarity with website hosting environments and server-side technologies (Apache, Nginx, etc.)• Deep understanding of WordPress architecture, core functions and best practices• Extensive experience in developing custom WordPress themes and plugins• Experience with version control systems (Git)• Proficiency in using WP-CLI and other command-line tools• Experience with performance optimization and security best practices• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills• Strong communication and collaboration skills• Experience with deployment procedures and server management• Experience with optimizing a website to improve overall performancePreferred Qualifications:• Familiarity with page builders (Elementor, Beaver Builder, Divi)• Experience with WooCommerce development and customization• Experience in creating headless WordPress sites• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure)• WordPress-related certifications and/or documented contributions to the WordPress communityDesired Attributes:• A strategic thinker with a results-oriented mindset• A strong communicator• A keen attention to detail and accuracy• A proactive and adaptable professional with a positive attitude• A team player with a collaborative approach• A fun person to work with