Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Freelance Web Developer/Designer specializing in WordPress to design our website and perform maintenance and updates at our team's request. The ideal candidate will have a strong portfolio, be creative, and understand how to build a WordPress website with multiple components, including a multi-author blog with author login portals and an online shop.

Hourly Pay: $18-30, subject to negotiation.
Requirement: Must provide a portfolio of active WordPress websites.
Schedule: PRN, As-Needed; Independent Contractor for our Startup Venture

GENERAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties

Develop, customize, and optimize WordPress themes and plugins to meet client specifications.
Design engaging, user-friendly web interfaces utilizing HTML, CSS, SCSS, JavaScript, and UI/UX best practices.
Implement responsive web design principles to ensure compatibility across devices and browsers.
Integrate third-party APIs such as RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and SOAP for enhanced website functionality.
Manage database interactions using MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, MongoDB, SQLite, or other database systems.
Utilize version control systems like GitHub and SVN for code management and collaboration.
Set up and maintain development environments using Docker, Ansible, AWS, Azure, or similar tools.
Implement CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins or similar tools to streamline deployment processes.
Conduct unit testing and debugging to ensure high-quality code performance.
Collaborate with designers using wireframing tools and project management platforms like Trello or Jira.
Optimize websites for SEO and performance metrics such as load speed and data visualization.
Develop custom web applications using frameworks like React, Angular, Vue.js, Django, Ruby on Rails, ASP.NET, or Node.js.
Ensure security best practices are followed during development to protect against vulnerabilities.

Requirements

Proven experience in WordPress development with a strong portfolio of live projects.
Proficiency in front-end technologies including HTML5, CSS3 (SCSS), JavaScript (TypeScript), jQuery, Bootstrap, React, Angular.
Solid understanding of back-end development using PHP, Python, C#, Java, Ruby on Rails or similar frameworks.
Experience working with databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, MongoDB; familiarity with data visualization is a plus.
Knowledge of system architecture principles and application development lifecycle (SDLC).
Familiarity with DevOps practices including Docker containers, Ansible automation, Jenkins CI/CD pipelines.
Experience with cloud platforms like AWS or Azure for deployment and hosting solutions.
Strong understanding of web services including RESTful APIs and GraphQL integrations.
Knowledge of SEO best practices and responsive web design techniques for optimal user experience (UX).
Ability to work independently on freelance projects while managing multiple deadlines effectively. This role is ideal for a motivated professional eager to leverage their technical expertise in a flexible freelance environment while contributing innovative solutions across various digital platforms.

Job Types: Part-time, Contract, Temporary

Pay: $18.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 2 – 8 per week

Benefits:

Flexible schedule

Application Question(s):

Where are you located?
Have you designed websites through WordPress?
Are you an Orthodox Christian? To what faith tradition do you belong?
What is your hourly pay preference?
Would you be willing to sit for a 15-minute interview?
LINK YOUR DIGITAL PORTFOLIO HERE, if not linked in your resume or elsewhere in your application. Those without a portfolio or examples of past work will not be considered.

Work Location: Remote

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