Senior WordPress Developer - Advertising Agency Job at Pathfinders Advertising, Atlanta, GA

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  • Pathfinders Advertising
  • Atlanta, GA

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $75,000 - $101,000

Pathfinders, a full-service integrated marketing agency, is seeking a principled, committed, and hardworking Senior WordPress Developer to join our team. This is a full-time, permanent position and is 100% remote eligible with occasional travel requirements. As a Senior WordPress Developer at Pathfinders, you will play a crucial role in all digital projects as a leader, mentor, and subject matter expert. Through close collaboration with Digital, Account, and client teams, you will be responsible for the development and continual optimization of high-quality websites, web applications, and HTML emails. By translating business requirements into effective technical designs and implementations, you will directly impact how we deliver on client and business objectives.

You are resilient, accountable, and disciplined enough to tackle the many challenges modern professionals face in marketing & advertising. You exude optimism, motivation, and the willingness to help. You will work on a variety of clients and platforms and collaborate in an environment where you can bring your integrity and independence to the table daily for the mutual benefit of our clients and Pathfinders.

At Pathfinders, we help you develop your skills and your goals for future success. If you value variety in your workload, thrive on finding creative solutions for all types of clients, and are just as adept at collaborating with teammates as you are at working independently, Pathfinders could be a great fit for you. We’re committed to providing one of the best cultures in the industry; a supportive place where you can reach your potential no matter where you are on your journey.

And because we believe in “working hard and resting hard,” we keep your work-life balance a priority. What we ask in return is that you’re principled, hardworking, and willing to rise to every occasion when clients and colleagues need you. 

Get to know us at pathfind.com

What you will do, in greater detail:

  • Collaborate with Digital team members and clients to produce high-quality, innovative, and accessible digital products that that adhere to approved UI/UX designs and follow current web standards.
  • Develop fully responsive websites, landing pages, and web forms using HTML5, CSS, WordPress, PHP, JavaScript and other applications or programming languages as needed. 
  • Develop and deploy responsive, mobile-first HTML emails that render consistently across platforms and devices.
  • Establish and uphold quality standards and testing processes for all digital products. 
  • Participate in code reviews with the Development team, manage/maintain shared code library.
  • Approach development from a customer-focused mindset; conducting requirements analysis to determine how to best meet client objectives in the time and budget assigned.
  • Maintain graphic standards and branding throughout a product’s interface, and effectively collaborate with Designers to define new styles, components, or functionality as needed. 
  • Assist in the execution of UX testing and/or A/B testing.
  • Serve as a resource for the escalation of complex user, application, and development issues.   
  • Professionally and clearly explain complex technical concepts to internal or external audiences.
  • Partner with leadership to define product roadmap and growth opportunities, based on client goals and/or marketplace trends.    
  • Connect data from web forms to CRMs and/or databases
  • Develop API connections / integrations. 
  • Ensure robust security measures, including data encryption, user authentication, and protection against common web vulnerabilities are followed.
  • Integrate performance learnings and key insights into ongoing work.
  • Attend all applicable required employee orientations, trainings, department meetings, and all-agency summits at the PF headquarters. Overnight/weekend travel will be required for certain agency events.

What we’d like to see in a strong candidate:

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, web development, or related field
  • 5+ years of experience working with HTML/XHTML, CSS, WordPress, PHP, and JavaScript development
  • 3+ years of experience managing Web Developers preferred
  • Advanced coding proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP.Expertise in responsive web design and mobile optimization.
  • Proven track record of successful project leadership and client interaction.Excellent communication and teamwork skills, including mentoring abilities. 
  • Understanding of Agile project management.Proven expertise with SEO techniques, best practices, and requirements.Expertise in accessibility best practices and meeting web compliance standards (ADA, WCAG 2.1 etc.).
  • Ability to be patient, optimistic, positive and calm under pressure.
  • Experience with implementing digital performance tools (Google Analytics, Hotjar, CrazyEgg etc.).
  • Experience with wireframing, prototyping, and design tools (Figma, Adobe XD, Photoshop etc.).
  • Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
  • In-depth knowledge of web security best practices.
  • Extensive experience with WordPress CMS, including custom theme and plugin development.

What's in it for you? First and foremost, we pledge a deep commitment to flexibility and work-life balance. Our employees average over 6 weeks of PTO a year, while also having a choice to work from home as much as they prefer. But you won’t feel isolated, as you will be able to interact face-to-face with your colleagues during our semi-annual Pathfinders Summits. In addition, our benefits include, health, vision, dental, life and short-term disability insurance, 401(k) with a 3% "safe harbor" employer contribution (no employee contribution required), HSA annual company contribution, and profit-sharing programs, which help ensure your health and financial well-being. We will also reward your performance through our quarterly bonus program (must meet eligibility requirements), which adds additional cash value to your already competitive compensation.

We embrace diversity as an advantage and believe firmly in the power of inclusivity. We provide all qualified applicants with equal employment consideration without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. 

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