Lead Wordpress Developer

DocMe360 is seeking a skilled and motivated Lead WordPress Developer to oversee the development and management of WordPress projects for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). In this role, you will be responsible for leading a team of WordPress developers, configuration analyst and designers to ensure the quality and timely delivery of the VAs WordPress-based applications. This position requires extensive experience in WordPress development as well as strong leadership skills. This role may be filled using a 1099, contract-to-hire, or W2 candidate. All applicants must be United States Citizens residing in the United States of America.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a team of WordPress developers, providing guidance and mentorship.
• Architect and implement custom WordPress solutions to meet client requirements.
• Coordinate with project managers and clients to gather requirements and provide technical expertise.
• Optimize WordPress sites for maximum speed and scalability.
• Maintain high standards of code quality through code reviews and testing.
• Stay up to date with the latest trends and technologies in WordPress development.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to WordPress performance and functionality.

DocMe360 Values:

• Delivery - Deliver all efforts to a culture of honesty, transparency, unwavering integrity, and professional growth. 
• Optimism - Optimize and invest in professional growth, empowerment, and well-being.
• Collaboration - Collaborate for impact; foster teamwork and shared expertise to achieve success. 
• Motivation - Motivate from within to naturally inspire and energize clients with passion and purpose.
• Exploration - Explore opportunities for innovative technologies and trends that align with our mission and foster the highest quality of products and services.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in WordPress development, with a strong portfolio of completed projects.
• Expertise in PHP, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Experience with custom theme and plugin development.
• Strong understanding of WordPress security practices and optimization techniques.
• Experience leading and managing a development team.
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• A passion for coding and a commitment to staying updated on industry best practices.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with Git and version control systems.
• Experience integrating third-party APIs.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Training & Development
• Work From Home