MezTal

Wordpress Web Developer

MezTal

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Guadalajara • Mexico

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Tech Stack

BootstrapJavaScriptjQueryPHPWordPress

About the role

  • Website Design: Create graphically appealing website designs that match a client’s brand standards, colors and content needs.
  • Website Development: Leverage your WordPress expertise to build and customize websites and web applications according to project requirements and design guidelines.
  • Theme and Plugin Development: Develop custom themes and plugins to enhance website functionality and appearance. Modify and adapt existing themes/plugins as needed.
  • Front-End Development: Implement responsive and visually consistent designs using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to ensure cross-device and cross-browser compatibility.
  • Back-End Development: Set up and configure WordPress installations, databases, and server environments. Integrate third-party APIs and services as required.
  • Content Management: Manage content updates, additions, and modifications on WordPress websites. Ensure content is presented effectively and follows best practices for SEO.
  • Performance Optimization: Refine website speed, mobile responsiveness, and site architecture. Integrate structured data, canonical URLs, and secure HTTPS to amplify crawling, indexing, and user experiences, bolstering technical SEO.
  • Security and Maintenance: Implement security measures to safeguard websites from vulnerabilities and potential threats. Perform monthly updates, backups, and maintenance tasks.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with designers, content creators, and other developers to ensure seamless integration of design and functionality.
  • Problem Solving: Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, bugs, and errors that arise during development or after deployment.
  • Stay Updated: Keep up-to-date with the latest trends, technologies, and best practices in WordPress development and web development in general.

Requirements

  • Experience: 5-8 years of proven experience in WordPress development, with a strong portfolio showcasing your projects.
  • Proven experience designing websites for WordPress implementation using brand guidelines and copy direction. Experience with design software like Figma, or AD is helpful.
  • Graphic design background helpful including expertise in digital media and/or fine arts
  • Proven experience as a WordPress Developer or similar role managing multiple websites.
  • Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP.
  • Strong knowledge of WordPress architecture, themes (Divi, Elementor), plugins, and APIs.
  • Familiarity with front-end libraries/frameworks (e.g., Bootstrap, Tailwinds, jQuery).
  • Experience with responsive design and mobile optimization.
  • Understanding of SEO principles and best practices.
  • Ability to work with design tools (e.g., Adobe Photoshop, Sketch) to extract assets and implement designs accurately.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent English communication and collaboration skills.
  • Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) is desirable.
Benefits
  • 🎄 **Christmas Bonus**: 30 days, to be paid in December.
  • 🩺 **Major Medical Expense Insurance**: Coverage up to $20,000,000.00 MXN.
  • 🩹 **Minor Medical Insurance**: VRIM membership with special discounts on doctor’s appointments and accident reimbursements.
  • 😁 **Dental Insurance**: Always smile with confidence!
  • 💼 **Life Insurance**
  • 🌴 **Vacation Days**: 12 vacation days.
  • + 📅 **Floating Holidays**: 3
  • 📱 Cell Phone Reimbursement & Transportation Subsidy.
  • 🌐 **Hybrid Scheme**: Enjoy the best of both worlds, remote and in-office work.
  • 🌍 **Multicultural Exposure**: Work with operations within Mexico and the United States.
  • 🎉 **MezTal Internal Events**: Strike a healthy balance between your professional and personal goals.
  • 💸 **Exclusive Discounts**: Benefits with different companies for being part of MezTal.
  • 📚 **Academic Agreements**: Access to national universities and language schools.
  • 🚀 **Career Growth**: We will search for the best conditions for progressing in your career.
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Hard Skills & Tools
WordPress developmentHTMLCSSJavaScriptPHPSEOresponsive designtheme developmentplugin developmentAPI integration
Soft Skills
problem solvingattention to detailcollaborationcommunication