What are the responsibilities and job description for the Front-End WordPress Developer with UI/UX Expertise - ON SITE | Santa Rosa, CA position at West County Net?
Company Description
West County Net, founded in 1994 and based in Sonoma County, is a leading digital agency specializing in website design, development, digital strategy, SEO, SEM, content development and digital marketing. With nearly 30 years of experience, the company is led by its owner-managed team, including Chris Frost, Paloma Patiño, and Julian Skye. We are dedicated to helping clients turn digital challenges into opportunities by crafting tailored strategies that drive growth. Through a focus on data, best practices, and strong partnerships, West County Net empowers businesses to thrive in competitive markets.
The Role
- Design and implement responsive WordPress websites using our proprietary code.
- Collaborate with the content team to structure and program content architecture.
- Work closely with our CTO, Digital Specialists, and Design team to bring projects to completion.
- Layout content designs in Gutenberg and Full Site Editor.
- Maintain and improve the codebase for a wide range of clients and projects.
- Maintaining WordPress sites plugins and completing client requests.
- Develop custom Gutenberg blocks.
- Create custom plugins to streamline future projects.
Desired Skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with an affinity for problem-solving.
- Fluent in HTML5/CSS3, capable of developing valid W3C markup with cross-browser support.
- Expert understanding WordPress theme and plugin development.
- Experience with Advanced Custom Fields and Gravity Forms.
- WordPress JavaScript development, particularly Block and Gutenberg experience.
- Ability to structure page layouts with an understanding of frontend UX standards.
- Proficient in managing Webpack builds and Git workflows.
Bonus Points
- Experience with Local by Flywheel and WP Engine.
- WordPress Full Site Editor experience.
- Hosting, DNS, and Linux experience.
The Perks
- Competitive vacation package plus paid holidays.
- Comprehensive health and dental insurance benefits.
- 401(k) retirement match after 12 months.
- Positive and productive work environment.
Our West County team comprises strategic planners, creative designers, and technical experts. With deep roots in web design and internet marketing, we employ proven methods to help our clients achieve exceptional results.
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- PTO
- Bonus opportunities
Experience:
- Front-end development: 2 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
- If you're passionate about front-end development and have a strong aesthetic sense, we'd love to hear from you.