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 theme
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
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