UWorld is a worldwide leader in online test prep for college entrance, undergraduate, graduate, and professional licensing exams throughout the United States. Since 2003, over 2 million students have trusted us to help them prepare for high-stakes examinations.
We are seeking a WordPress Developer/Specialist who enjoys taking on new challenges and is passionate about designing and building attractive and functional websites that meet the specifications of our end-users and stakeholders. The WordPress Specialist will be responsible for UI design and front-end development, being mindful of user experience and site integration as it pertains to our various Test Prep products
.
Your Rol
- e:Designing and building the website front-end and implementing new features and functionali
- tyConverting comprehensive layout and wireframes into working HTML pag
- esConducting website performance tests across all devices and monitoring the performance of the live websi
- teTroubleshooting content issu
- esEnsuring high performance and availability, and managing the technical aspects of the content management syst
- emEnsuring consistent style across platforms and browse
- rsResizing and optimizing icons and media files as need
ed
Your Experien
- ce:Degree in computer science or related fi
- eld3 - 5 years (s) of experience in developing front-end pages in WordPr
- essWorking knowledge of front-end technologies including HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap, and jQu
- eryExperience building user interfaces for websites and/or web applicati
- onsExperience with responsive and adaptive des
- ignAbility to understand CSS changes and their ramifications to ensure consistent style across platforms and brows
- ersAbility to convert wireframes into working HTML pa
- gesKnowledge of how to interact with RESTful APIs and formats (JSON, X
- ML)Proficiency in code versioning tools such as Git, VSTS, BitBucket, e
- tc.Understanding of PHP back-end developm
- entComfortable with debugging tools such as Chrome Inspector and Fire
- bugExperience working in an Agile environm
- entWorking knowledge of image editing software (e.g. Photosh
op)
Soft Ski
- lls:Proficient written and verbal communication skills (email, phone, e
- tc.)Excellent analytical, communication, and research sk
- illsExcellent attention to detail and organization skills and ability to articulate ideas clearly and conci
- selyAbility to work effectively within a changing environment that is going through high gr
- owthExceptional follow-through, personal drive, and ability to understand direction and feed
back
