Part-time Backend WordPress Developer

Overview

We’re looking for a remote, part-time Backend WordPress Developer to work during the morning time EST. This is a position that we typically hire for during normal working hours in the Philippines though we are gaining more clients who look to receive support during normal US business hours so the applicant would need between 8 pm and 12 midnight. If you’re able to work even later, even better :). This position would start out as part-time and we hope it grows into a full-time position.

This position is for a mid to senior-level Backend WordPress Developer who would support our clients (mostly US-based) for projects that typically involve WordPress websites/web apps and Shopify stores. We hope to find someone who is already currently working during these hours but has some free time.

This role exists to assist in the front-end development of our websites and web applications in harmony with the back-end developers. The candidate will be expected to deploy new features on a staging and production level across the tech stack.
You will be given tasks to complete for features to deploy, expected to provide estimates for said tasks, and expected to complete the tasks under time constraints. You will have freedom in terms of the actual implementation though there may be a senior who conducts code reviews from time to time.

You will be working with Project Managers and other team members such as the development, design, and QA team to iterate as fast as possible and at the highest quality. Learning on the job is crucial and you should communicate clearly and efficiently in instances where challenges surface. We will support you in improving your skills beyond regular work time to surpass your potential. In short, we are looking for a strong player in their field who has shown growth in frontend development and wish to continue to grow.

You will be working with stakeholders, designers and software engineers, and the quality assurance team to iterate as fast as possible at the highest quality. Learning on the job is crucial and you should move fast in instances where challenges surface. Crucially, we expect and will support you in improving your skills beyond regular work time to surpass your potential. In short, we are looking for a strong player in their field who has the potential to grow into an A-class Project Manager.

Responsibilities:
Determine project roles of team members based on project requirements, timeframes, and budget
Define skill sets required for the project based on project specifications
Explain the implications of scope change to the client and to the project team
Builds a knowledge base of each client’s business, organization, and objectives
Manages day-to-day client interaction and seek opportunities to increase customer satisfaction and deepen client relationships
Understands our pricing model and billing procedures
Assures project forms are completed by the customer
Tracks time spent by the team on tasks on a daily basis and audits their time log at the end of each week
Lead the team to prioritize contracted work based on analysis of strategic importance, tasks outstanding, obstacles or barriers, budgets, resources, and deadlines
Create, or participate in the creation of project documentation (User Stories, workflow, etc.)
Establish and maintain a usable and well-communicated schedule for all phases of a project (JIRA)
Manage scope creep through client change orders, internal change orders, phased delivery or other methods to ensure projects deliver on the timeline, scope, budget and strategy expectations
Evaluate all key project deliverables, as well as the final product to ensure traceability of requirements, high quality, and client acceptance.
Ensure the project meets internal and client expectations with respect to quality, budget, delivery timelines, and strategy.
Identify, track, manage and mitigate risk on specific client engagements. Escalate these issues when necessary to ensure minimal impact to quality, budget, and timeline.
Where project control is in jeopardy, create contingency plans with appropriate input from key team members (including the account director) and implement a revised project schedule, scope or budget in a timely manner

Experience
Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor’s/College Degree, Information Management or related fields.
3+ years of working experience in WordPress and/or Shopify
2+ years in Agile software development (Scrum/Kanban)

Skills
Strong grasp of Agile methodology and toolset: JIRA and Confluence
Understanding how Agile relates to the web development lifecycle
Be familiar with web and mobile development technologies: WordPress and Shopify are a must
Proficient understanding of version control tools such as Git
Familiar with basic Docker compose commands and basic terminal commands
Work with Web Applications and programming languages and databases such as:
PHP, MySQL, WordPress REST API
Liquid
Bonus:
Click to view, Express, REST, Redux, Python
Has strong self-learning skills and foundation in problem-solving skills
Has strong documentation skills
Can work without supervision and capable to work under pressure
Good communication skills