Wordpress Developer - Hybrid (Chandler)

_*Be the one who makes a difference!*_ At Vertex Education we are a team of high achievers, courageous leaders, and passionate believers in changing lives through education.
As a purpose-led education services provider, our mission is destined to benefit many and yet it starts with just one person inspired to work together with us to make a memorable and meaningful difference for our clients, schools, students, and communities.
Be the one who makes a difference—with us.
*POSITION OVERVIEW* *This is a full stack developer role supporting all aspects of Web Development.
Working alongside a team of web developers, this position will develop and maintain websites within best practices.
* *ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS* * *Architecting Websites for both External and Internal (Employee Portal) purposes* * *Use best practices in hosting of websites (cloud, on-prem, etc.
)* * *Using scripting or authoring languages, management tools, content creation tools, applications and digital media.
* * *Work closely with other members of the web team.
* * *Performing Website updates.
* * *Developing or validating test routines and schedules to ensure that test cases mimic external interfaces and address all browser and device types.
* * *Maintaining an understanding of the latest Web applications and programming practices through education, study, and participation in conferences, workshops, and groups.
* * *Back up files from Web sites to local directories for recovery.
* * *Identifying problems uncovered by customer feedback and testing, and correcting or referring problems to appropriate personnel for correction.
* * *Evaluating code to ensure it meets industry standards, is valid, is properly structured, and is compatible with browsers, devices, or operating systems.
* * *Determine user needs by analyzing technical requirements.
* *QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS* *Education, Certifications, and Experience* * *Bachelor’s Degree in related field, or 4 years of related experience.
* * *Deep knowledge of HTML, SASS/CSS, JavaScript, REST API* * *Fundamental understanding of Object-oriented programming in PHP* * *Understanding of UI/UX* * *Writing custom posts types, taxonomies, and queries without plugins.
* * *Ability to develop custom WordPress themes and plugins from the ground up.
* * *Leverage ACF in WP.
* * *Responsive design with robust cross-browser/device testing.
* * *Take complex PSD/XD wireframes and turn them into beautiful code.
* * *Ability to write clean code for SEO and site performance (speed).
* * *Basic understanding of web security best-practices (SSH keys, SSL certificates, etc).
* * *Git version control* * *Database understanding and experience* * *Ability to write Crons* * *SQL experience preferred not required* *Behavioral Competencies* * *Self-motivated, eager to grow and learn* * *Detail oriented* * *Strong communication skills* * *Customer service based* * *Ability to multitask with time constraints and organizational/departmental goals.
* *BACKGROUND CHECKS* * *The incumbent in this position will be required to pass a criminal history background check.
* * *Must be able to obtain and hold a valid IVP Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card at all times.
* *PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS* * *Travel between campuses is required from time to time.
* * *This position requires the need to lift objects (up to 25 pounds) on occasion.
* * *This position may require sitting for long periods at times, talking on the phone, standing, kneeling, stooping and long periods of concentration.
* _*Be excited to be a part of our team and grow your career with us!*_​ Be the one who enables us to positively impact over 25,000 students across multiple states while driving our growth forward so we can enrich even more lives.
Be the one who helps us achieve excellence for the 26 schools we support with academics, finance, technology, human resources, communications, marketing, facilities, construction, and food services.
Be the one who is a diverse thinker, a team player, a smart risk taker, an innovator, and a difference maker by encouraging others to climb higher and reach farther to further education.
* Be yourself surrounded by wonderful people who care about you, value your unique skills, and lift you up.
* Be supported in your work by caring leaders and team members who want you to succeed.
* Be empowered to make a difference and climb higher and reach farther to change lives through education.
* Be well in all aspects of your life from your physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing to your finances.
* Enjoy industry-leading pay, rewards, referral bonuses, with unlimited flexible paid time-off for performance.
* Be able to care for your health and your family with comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits and invest in your future with 401(k) plans with a 6% employer match on your contributions.
* Enhance your growth and development with mentoring and money to take training classes.
* Thrive in a welcoming, supportive, and inclusive environment where we treat others with fairness and respect, celebrate diversity, and elevate equality and inclusion as an equal opportunity employer.
_*Be the one who makes a difference!*_ With an innovative mind, a hungry heart, and engaging spirit you can change lives through education.
Be a part of Vertex Education and let’s make a difference together.
*Apply Today!* Job Type: Full-time Benefits: * 401(k) * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Schedule: * Monday to Friday Work Location: In person