Altitude Marketing is hiring an entry level web programmer who will be responsible for assisting in the development of new client WordPress websites; maintaining, updating and improving existing client websites; and assisting with the maintenance of our web hosting environment.
Candidates must:
Have experience creating & troubleshooting WordPress page templates and installing plugins
Be detail oriented and relentlessly quality check everything that you do
Have experience in solving hosting issues and in problem-solving technical issues in the rare occasion that a site goes down
Be up-to-date on the latest trends in web and server technology
SITE DEVELOPMENT, MAINTENANCE & UPDATES
Address website tickets and fixes in addition to maintaining the security of individual sites
Install WordPress version updates and plugin updates
Assist in the development of a functional spec for each website prior to development
Serve as liaison to and assist in managing our programming/development partners to ensure all technical solutions are properly architected and follow spec
Manage final QC and launch procedures of the site once approved by Director, Web Services
Update / create CSS styles as needed
Create new page templates as needed
Assist in website buildout as needed
Provide basic WordPress training to clients as requested
Perform regular upgrades to all existing WordPress client websites as security patches and version updates are released
SERVER MAINTENANCE
Maintain security protocols on server side, as well as general upkeep of servers
Manage long-term view of server farm
Coordinate with clients’ IT staff to facilitate site migration between servers
Advise on future hosting decisions
Monitor and tweak web servers as needed for speed and efficiency
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Associates degree or equivalent experience
Experience developing, debugging and performance-tuning WordPress installs, plugins and themes
KEY COMPETENCIES
Working knowledge of PHP, MySQL, CSS, HTML, JavaScript, jQuery, and SSH.
Working knowledge of web hosting, server maintenance and web security protocols
Exceptional communication skills
Ability to handle multiple project deadlines at once in a high-pressure environment
Must be self-motivated and have good time management skills to meet deadlines
Must be able to work in a team setting and support multiple team members and projects