Full Stack Developer – Restaurant Marketing – WordPress – PHP – Website Experience

Full Stack Developer – Restaurant Marketing – WordPress – PHP – Website Experience

Requirements

• Proven experience as a WordPress Developer with hands-on experience in Gutenberg, ACF, and building responsive websites
• Strong knowledge of PHP & OOP (Object Oriented Programming), HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+), ReactJS, and development & design practices
• Proficiency in MySQL/PostgreSQL database optimization and custom queries
• Experience with modern build tools (Webpack, Gulp, Composer) and CI/CD pipelines
• Strong understanding of Git workflows and deployment strategies
• Knowledge of server environments (Apache), server-side caching solutions (Redis, Memcached), and experience with different hosting environments
• Extensive experience in building mobile-first, responsive websites using frameworks like Bootstrap or custom media queries
• Experience with on-page SEO best practices and performance optimization techniques (e.g., caching, lazy loading, image optimization)
• Solid understanding of WCAG 2.1 accessibility standards and how to apply them to WordPress websites
• Experience with Git for version control and collaborative development workflows
• Familiarity with debugging tools such as Chrome Developer Tools, Query Monitor, and other troubleshooting tools
• Experience building multilingual websites
• Experience with unit testing, integration testing, and automated testing frameworks for WordPress development
• Proficiency in implementing and working with analytics tools (Google Analytics, Tag Manager) and tracking solutions
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams (designers, content creators, SEO specialists) and work both independently and in a team environment

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain custom WordPress websites using Gutenberg, ACF, and relevant plugins or frameworks
• Develop responsive, mobile-first websites that work seamlessly across all devices and browsers, ensuring optimal user experience
• Implement multilingual website features, ensuring the content is easily accessible in multiple languages
• Work with SEO stakeholders to ensure websites are optimized for SEO best practices, including fast-loading pages, structured data, and clean markup
• Develop custom Gutenberg blocks tailored to project needs for reusable and dynamic content management
• Experience with ACF Builder
• Work with APIs and third-party services to extend site functionality, including map services, video platforms, CRM systems, or other business tools
• Implement and maintain accessibility standards to ensure websites are inclusive for all users, adhering to WCAG 2.1 guidelines
• Optimize website performance through techniques like caching, lazy loading, image compression, and reducing HTTP requests for faster load times
• Implement WordPress security best practices, including hardening measures, security plugins configuration, and regular security audits
• Conduct code reviews, mentor junior developers, and contribute to technical documentation and development standards
• Work closely with design, content, and marketing teams to ensure alignment between business goals, user needs, and technical feasibility
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve technical issues related to WordPress development to ensure the smooth functioning of the website
• Maintain documentation of development processes and workflows for internal and client reference

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to respond to issues 24/7 in case of an emergency
• Dependencies need updating all the time to ensure we’re secure
• Own build, test, and deploy pipelines for WordPress core and custom plugins which are shared between Diner/Restaurant instances
• Our WordPress system relies heavily on a lot of custom built plugins that need maintaining as the core WordPress framework evolves
• As the WordPress instance we have is complex, it requires a full understanding of its entire stack. Database, WordPress, Akamai to be able to provide reliable support