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WordPress Developer

Office / Remote working

Qobo Group creates cutting-edge technology that seeks to help professionals worldwide better manage their business. Our key driver is the success of our clients through integrated software systems that unify teams and departments across organisations to enhance productivity and increase sales. We bring together the brightest minds who work collaboratively to build award-winning solutions that make a difference to our customers across the globe.

We are looking for an experienced and passionate WordPress Developer to join our team! In this role, you will be responsible for both back-end and front-end development.

• Write well designed, testable, efficient code by using best software development practices
• Create website layout/user interface by using standard HTML/CSS practices
• Constant communication with other colleagues in the business to develop and deploy their content – and ensuring there is a clear establishment of what can be created within what timeframe
• Providing internal support and external customer service throughout the build and launch process of the website
• Integrate data from various back-end services and databases
• Create and maintain software documentation
• Be responsible for maintaining, expanding, and scaling our site
• Stay plugged into emerging technologies/industry trends and apply them to operations and activities
• Cooperate with web designers to match visual design objectives

• Proven working experience in WordPress
• Good understanding of front-end technologies, including HTML, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery
• Ability to convert comprehensive layout and wireframes into working HTML pages
• Knowledge of how to interact with RESTful APIs and formats (JSON, XML)
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git
• Strong understanding of PHP back-end development
• Adequate knowledge of relational database systems, Object Oriented Programming, and web application development
• A solid understanding of how web applications work including security, session management, and best development practices
• Hands-on experience with network diagnostics, network analytics tools
• Basic knowledge of SEO
• Aggressive problem diagnosis and creative problem-solving skills
• Experience in designing and developing responsive design websites
• Comfortable working with debugging tools like Firebug, Chrome inspector, etc.
• Strong organizational skills to juggle multiple tasks within the constraints of timelines and budgets with business acumen
• Ability to work and thrive in a fast-paced environment, learn rapidly and master diverse web technologies and techniques