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Job Title: WordPress Developer - PHP
Duration: 2-3 months (W2-contract)
Location: Salem, Oregon (100 miles)
Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced WordPress contractor to manage a critical update and ongoing support for the client's website. This project involves a server OS upgrade, updates to the WordPress core and plugins, content and branding changes, and providing comprehensive technical support to the client's team.
Key Skills: WordPress Development, Rebranding & Content Management, PHP, Table Press Plugin
Key Responsibilities
WordPress & Server Maintenance:
To learn more about Mavensoft visit us online at http://www.mavensoft.com/
Duration: 2-3 months (W2-contract)
Location: Salem, Oregon (100 miles)
Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced WordPress contractor to manage a critical update and ongoing support for the client's website. This project involves a server OS upgrade, updates to the WordPress core and plugins, content and branding changes, and providing comprehensive technical support to the client's team.
Key Skills: WordPress Development, Rebranding & Content Management, PHP, Table Press Plugin
Key Responsibilities
WordPress & Server Maintenance:
- Perform quality assurance (QA), testing, and issue resolution related to the web server's OS upgrade (Ubuntu 18.04 to 22.04).
- Update the WordPress core and all plugins to their latest stable versions.
- Identify and remove any unnecessary or unused plugins.
- Website Updates & Feature Support:
- Conduct global content and branding updates, including replacing logos and updating text across the site.
- Update website navigation menus as specified (e.g., "Strategy Habitats" to "Key Habitats").
- Support and test the "Download Chapters" PDF feature, ensuring it functions correctly and the new PDF is ADA compliant.
- Advise client on the PDF feature's capabilities.
- Content Management & Launch:
- Develop and document a recommended process for efficient batch content updates from source files (e.g., Excel).
- Manage the launch of the updated sandbox website, conducting extensive QA to ensure all pages display properly.
- Meet with the client's team at least monthly to discuss project status, address questions, and resolve roadblocks.
- Provide weekly status updates via email.
- Offer ongoing technical support and troubleshooting to the client throughout the contract period.
- Support client's staff by answering questions on the WordPress editor's capabilities and limitations.
- Proven experience as a WordPress Developer.
- Strong understanding of WordPress core, plugin management, and theme customization.
- Experience with website testing, QA, and troubleshooting after server or software updates.
- Familiarity with content updates, branding implementation, and navigation menu management.
- Knowledge of ADA compliance standards for web content, particularly PDFs.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to provide clear updates and technical support to a non-technical team.
- Strong project management and organizational skills
To learn more about Mavensoft visit us online at http://www.mavensoft.com/
