At Launch That, we invest in ourselves and our community. For the fourth year in a row, we were recognized as a Top Workplace by the Orlando Sentinel! Launch That was founded in 2007 as an entrepreneurial digital marketing startup that's grown from two founders in a garage to almost 100 digital, tech, creative and content professionals in the heart of downtown Orlando.
Launch That covers 100% of the premium cost for employee-only medical coverage for all full-time benefit eligible team members! We also offer 100% employer paid short- and long-term disability insurance, competitive compensation, paid time off, 20 days of paid parental leave after 90 days, a 401k retirement plan, paid volunteer opportunities and more!
We work hard and appreciate work/life balance, so all of our team members enjoy a paid company-wide Holiday Break from December 24th - January 1st each year!
Launch That embraces a hybrid flexible workplace environment which consists of work-from-home opportunities, with 3 recommended in-office days (T, W, TH) to maximize team collaboration and 2 WFH days (M, F). We believe in offering ongoing flexibility when it comes to the things that happen in life, like childcare, doctor appointments and the joys of homeownership!
About this role
We are seeking a skilled Full Stack WordPress Developer to join our dynamic team responsible for maintaining and enhancing a highly trafficked organic search-focused website with a primary emphasis on lead generation.
The ideal candidate will live within a commuting distance of our Orlando, FL office and possess expertise in both front-end and back-end development, with a strong focus on WordPress.
As a Full Stack WordPress Developer, you will play a key role in optimizing website performance, enhancing user experience, and driving lead generation initiatives.
Core Responsibilities
WordPress Development:

• Develop, customize, optimize, and maintain WordPress themes and plugins to enhance website functionality.
• Collaborate with technical, design, and marketing team members in the architecture of website and technical solutions to drive business goals.

Back-End Development:

• Manage server-side logic, database operations, and server configurations.
• Implement and optimize lead capture forms, ensuring seamless data integration with CRM and lead distribution tools.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including designers, marketers, and content creators to implement technical solutions driving positive business outcomes.
• Integrate, optimize, and maintain analytics tools and scripts, such as Google Analytics and Mixpanel, to enable the effective monitoring and reporting on website performance.

SEO Optimization Efforts:

• Collaborate closely with the SEO team to implement on-page optimization strategies, ensuring SEO best practices are seamlessly integrated into the WordPress development process.

Lead Generation Efforts:

• Integrate and optimize lead capture forms for effective data collection.
• Implement tracking mechanisms to enable the marketing team to monitor user interactions and analyze lead conversion data.
• Work closely with the marketing team to integrate marketing automation tools and optimize lead generation strategies.

Security and Performance:

• Ensure the website uses HTTPS for secure data transmission.
• Implement encryption protocols to protect sensitive user data.
• Monitor and optimize website and systems performance to drive faster loading times and reduce system errors.
• Use version control systems (e.g., Git) to manage code changes and collaborate with other developers effectively.

Team & Role Expectations

• Write clean, scalable, modular, and well-structured code; implement unit tests for technical requirements.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and debug technical issues, refactoring code for better performance and design.
• Contribute to solution design and impact analysis for critical applications.
• Demonstrate leadership by guiding and mentoring team members, fostering a positive and collaborative culture.
• Stay updated on WordPress and application development best practices and industry trends.
• Engage in continuous learning through workshops, conferences, and online courses.
• Share knowledge actively within the team, facilitate learning sessions, and encourage continuous improvement.
• Evaluate and recommend tools, technologies, and methodologies for process improvement.
• Efficiently delegate tasks, provide clear expectations, and ensure a balanced workload.
• Take ownership of project timelines, implement project management practices, and participate in Agile/Scrum rituals for effective collaboration.

Key Qualifications & Skills

• 6 years of demonstrated application development experience, with proficiency in both front-end and back-end development technologies with 4 years specifically in back-end development.
• Experience with modern technologies, languages, and frameworks including but not limited to:
  • Web and Front-end (HTML, CSS/SASS, Javascript//Typescript)
  • Back-end programming (PHP,)
  • Package management (Yarn, NPM)
  • Distributed storage (AWS S3) and relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL)
• Content Management Systems (Wordpress)
  • Strong knowledge of the WordPress platform and code standard, including custom themes, plugins, and widgets
  • Should have experience with: Gutenberg editor, creating custom Gutenberg blocks and components, creating and managing plugins, integrating with 3rd party form plugins
• Excellent knowledge of computer science fundamentals (algorithms, data structures, logic, etc.).
• Highly detail oriented and organized.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.

Bonus Skills and Experience

• Working knowledge of Scrum and Kanban methodologies and their application in Agile product delivery.
• Working knowledge of microservices and service-oriented-architecture concepts.
• Development frameworks (Node.js, React, Vue, Angular, Laravel)
• Rest APIs, and Web Services
• Knowledgeable of DevOps and CI/CD concepts (GIT, CI/CD pipelines, automation testing).

Why Work @ Launch That?

• Our Mission and Vision: Launch That is an established leader in the world of digital marketing! Our vision is to build the most valuable digital brands. We believe we will achieve this by connecting people to extraordinary resources.
• Our Team: Launch That's core talent is exceptional. Many team members have 10 years of experience in digital industries across extremely competitive business lines. We believe that our work starts and ends with our team - and it's that focus that makes us one of the best places to work, not just in Orlando, but in the country.
• Our Culture: We're a close-knit, interactive company with a passion to build something special. We offer a vibrant and fun culture that focuses on relationships and collaboration. Throughout the year, we host unique, fun events where we celebrate our successes. We donate our time and talents to helping our community at large.
• Our Office: Our state-of-the-art workplace, which we designed and own ourselves, offers a unique break room with complimentary Xbox, arcade games, hot beverages on demand, fountain drinks, and a robust snack bar!

If this sounds interesting to you, please submit your resume!