Senior WordPress Frontend Developer

Americaneagle.com is a family-owned web design, development, and digital marketing agency with a passionate belief in the power of technology to positively transform business practices. Our focus is on helping customers grow and achieve success in the digital space. We cover a variety of different industries, including eCommerce, associations & nonprofits, government, healthcare, sports & entertainment, transportation, and more. The company was recently named by Built in Chicago as one of the best places to work and to Inc.com's list of 5000 fastest-growing private companies for the past eight years.

As a Senior WordPress FED, you have experience working on digital projects. You use knowledge of PHP & JavaScript to create modular applications with a understanding of best practices.

You are able to communicate clearly with clients and colleagues about technical and non-technical issues. You provide strategic advice to project stakeholders and work collaboratively with other departments and teams. You can translate client requirements into technical approaches while considering scope and budget

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You take pride in your work, delivering successful projects through clear communication, organization and high-quality cod

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• es:Work with Project Managers and/or the Technical Lead to manage time estimates and completion accuracy of assigned project ta
• sksReview designs and approaches for best practices in
• UXCreate compelling solutions and functionality that inspire users and meet business go
• alsStay current on developing technologies and properly utilize them in your w
• orkHelp build out standard and processes to ensure high quality work of all develop
• ersHelp mentor and guide other FEDs in best practi

cesRequiremen

• ts:Able to work in a fast paced environm
• entMinimum 4-5 years of experience building site in WordPr
• essStrong familiarity in page builder tools like Kadence blocks and Elemen
• torFamiliarity with commonly used plug
• insExpert knowledge of HTML and CSS nuances and proper semant
• icsSolid understanding of progressive enhancement, responsive design, accessibility and best UX/UI practi
• cesAbility to work within a team environment where design and production are a collaborative eff
• ortStrong understanding of the WCAG specification and accessibility approac
• hesExcellent communication and interpersonal skills with team members and clie
• ntsExperience working within a source control environment (e.g. G
• it)Must be self-driven to stay up-to-date on the trends and techniques in a changing indus
• tryExperience setting up custom post types, taxonomies, and custom fie
• ldsNice to Haves:Strong skillset in Javascript and strong knowledge of JS framewo
• rksBackground in page speed and rendering efficiency testing and remediat
• ionDegree in Computer Science, Interactive Media Design, Web Design & Development or related certification from a recognized training organizat
• ionKnowledge of WooComme
• rceExperience working with Gravity Fo
• rmsActive in the WordPress commun