Junior WordPress Specialist

Junior WordPress Specialist

Location
Niš
Job type
Permanent

As Junior WordPress Specialist

Job description
We are looking for a new Junior WordPress Specialist to strengthen our SEO Strategy team in Niš in order to increase the speed and quality of our websites.

THE ROLE

As a Junior WordPress Specialist in our SEO Strategy Team in Niš, you will be a part of a young, skilled, and very ambitious team. You will be expected to ensure a high level of quality in our deliveries. You will be challenged and can expect a wide variety of assignments as well as routine tasks. You will be coding and modifying across our vast portfolio of websites (1000+), whether it is theme development or adjustment. You will be coordinating with external designers, and collaborating with SEO managers, site/project managers, etc. You should be able to understand and use the English language in a working environment with ease.

RESPONSIBILITIES
 
Setup and configuration of WordPress websites
 
WordPress theme & plugin development
 
Optimization and maintenance of websites
 
All sorts of WordPress-related troubleshooting
 
Creating Python and Google scripts for various processes in the team
 
BENEFITS
 
Private health insurance
 
Sick leave 100% paid
 
Canteen with free meals and drinks
 
Flexible working hours
 
Additional vacation days after two years in the company
 
We also provide up-to date equipment, entertainment facilities in a modern office right in the city center, company parties, yearly trip out of town, holiday presents and more.
 
Note: Flexible working hours and occasional work from home options in Better Collective help us achieve proper work-life balance. We strongly believe in the magic of teamwork, though, so we come to the office at least twice a week to keep the team spirits high.
 
Application deadline
 
We look forward to hearing from you and accept applications until 3rd March.
Please submit your CV and cover letter in PDF; only applications submitted in English will be considered.
 
Expected start date: as soon as possible.
 
Job requirements
You need to have hands-on experience with:
 
HTML5/CSS3/SASS/PHP/MySQL/JavaScript
 
WordPress theme & plugin development
 
Responsive development
 
Good principles of OOP
 
 
 
Apart from that, it would be a plus if you knew:
 
Server management / Hosting platforms
 
Google scripts
 
Data Studio
 
Python (Crawling, Scraping, GUIs)
 
MVC
 
 
 
Some additional knowledge that may come in handy:
 
jQuery
 
Advanced Custom Fields
 
Versioning control through Git
 
Gutenberg blocks development
 
 
 
You as a person:
 
Thrive in a busy environment
 
Are punctual and responsible
 
Have strong attention to detail
 
Are eager to learn and not afraid to ask questions and take on new challenges
 
Are process-oriented and won't be satisfied if the methodology is inefficient