Job Description
CSSHTMLGitShopify/Joomla/DrupalJavaScriptDNSWordPressCommunication skills
Description
Position: Web Developer
Number of hours: __ hours/week
Schedule: NZ Time
- Troubleshoot and resolve CSS-related issues, including adjusting font styles, sizes, and colors on blogs and website pages.
- Fix layout problems, such as element alignment, spacing, and responsiveness across various devices and browsers.
- Ensure that images on the site are appropriately resized and optimized for faster loading times.
- Maintain image quality and visual consistency across different screen sizes and resolutions.
- Handle the technical setup and connection of the website to its domain.
- Configure DNS settings and ensure proper domain propagation for seamless site access.
- Manage domain-related issues, ensuring the site is accessible and functional with the correct domain name.
- Identify, install, and configure plugins necessary to enhance site functionality.
- Ensure compatibility of plugins with existing site features and resolve any plugin conflicts or issues.
- Maintain and update plugins regularly to keep the website running smoothly and securely.
- Perform routine updates and fixes to maintain site performance, including adjusting scripts, handling minor code tweaks, and updating content.
- Test websites for cross-browser compatibility and mobile responsiveness.
- Implement minor design and functionality changes based on client or team feedback.
- Provide regular updates on project status and potential challenges.
- Effectively communicate technical solutions to non-technical team members or stakeholders.
- Other ad hoc tasks to be assigned
Requirements
- Proven working experience as a Web Developer or relevant experience
- Strong proficiency in CSS, HTML, and JavaScript.
- Experience with WordPress (or other CMS platforms) for plugin installation and theme customization.
- Knowledge of basic domain management (DNS settings, domain pointing, etc.).
- Understanding of SEO best practices for site optimization.
- Experience with image optimization tools and techniques to enhance website load speed.
- Familiarity with web performance testing and troubleshooting.
- Experience with other CMS platforms like Shopify, Joomla, or Drupal.
- Familiarity with Git for version control.
- Aggressive problem diagnosis and creative problem-solving skills
- Able to adapt quickly to new tools, technologies, and workflows.
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
- Ability to work and thrive in a fast-paced environment, learn rapidly, and master diverse web technologies and techniques