Forge Apollo is an award-winning digital and video production agency seeking a talented and motivated Junior WordPress Developer to join our team. Our company specializes in creating website design & development, digital marketing, and video production for a diverse range of clients. As a Junior WordPress Developer, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting projects and gain valuable experience while being part of a collaborative and supportive environment.

As a Junior WordPress Developer, you will be responsible for assisting with the development and maintenance of WordPress websites. You will work closely with our senior developer, website designer, and project managers to bring clients' visions to life and deliver high-quality websites. This role offers an excellent opportunity for growth and professional development, as you will have the chance to expand your skills and knowledge in web development and WordPress.

Applicants must provide a link to their portfolio to be considered.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with our senior developer, designer, and project managers to develop WordPress websites that meet clients' requirements and expectations.
• Assist in the creation and implementation of custom themes, plugins, and functionality using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP.
• Conduct website updates, including content uploads, theme modifications, and plugin installations.
• Build websites based on mockups designed in Adobe XD or Figma..
• Perform website maintenance tasks, such as debugging, troubleshooting, and ensuring website performance and security.
• Optimize websites for search engines (SEO) and implement best practices for website speed and usability.
• Stay up to date with the latest trends and advancements in web development and WordPress.
• Contribute to team discussions and provide creative input to improve the overall quality of our projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth project workflows and timely delivery.
• Implement Google Tag Manager and Google Analytics.
• Conducting basic WordPress training with clients.

Requirements:

• At least 1 year of experience as a WordPress Developer.
• A portfolio or examples of previous WordPress projects.
• Solid understanding of WordPress and its core functionality.
• Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP.
• Experience working with WordPress themes and plugins (ACF, Gravity Forms, Elementor).
• Familiarity with DNS record updates and SMTP.
• Familiarity with responsive web design principles.
• Knowledge of SEO best practices and website optimization techniques.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to deliver high-quality work.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented environment.
• Excellent organization and time management skills

Compensation:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience level
• Health benefits, including vision
• Paid holidays, vacation time, sick time
• Flexible work hours (core hours 10am - 4pm)
• Half-day Fridays
• Hybrid remote work schedule (Only Wednesdays in-office)
• Free gym membership at Paul Bunyan Fitness
• Partial phone-plan reimbursement
• Professional development
• Paid Family Leave
• 401k

Hiring Process:

• First Interview
• Test Project
• Final Interview

About Forge Apollo:

Forge Apollo’s award-winning team of creators and marketing strategists ensures that our client’s campaigns are set up for success. We drive unrivaled results through our unique blend of video and digital marketing know-how, turning great ideas into effective content, websites, and ad campaigns that get seen. Our creative process helps clients increase website traffic, generate revenue, and engage millions of people worldwide.

Video and digital content are an absolute necessity in today’s marketing landscape, but just having the assets in your corner isn’t enough. We craft content thinking about every step in the process. Video pre-production, web design, SEO, paid social media advertising, and more: we integrate them all. Everything we design is optimized around this 360-degree digital ecosystem, providing actionable results for your brand

Our clients span various industries including consumer products and services, healthcare, real estate, travel, education, and more.

Forge Apollo Mission:

At Forge Apollo, we approach every business as a partner. We will do everything in our power to ensure a business’s goals are met. When a job is performed to our client’s satisfaction, we will look beyond that satisfaction to seek improvement and ensure constant evolution and growth. Our skill-set, creativity, and relentless commitment to improve a business, as though it were our own, give our clients an unfair and dependable advantage against their competition.

Forge Apollo Core Values:

• Relentless Commitment to Quality
• Creative & Innovative
• Solution Based
• Dependable
• NoAP (no a**hole policy)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $48,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Compensation package:

• Bonus opportunities

Experience level:

• 1 year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• What interests you most about this opportunity?
• If your resume didn't already provide this, please provide a link to a portfolio or examples of your work below.

Experience:

• WordPress Development: 1 year (Required)
• Elementor: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Newtown Square, PA (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Newtown Square, PA