Plaudit Design Hiring for Senior Lead WordPress Programmer / Developer (Remote or St Paul Office) at Saint Paul, MN Full Time

We are searching for a senior web programmer/developer who will be responsible for continuously evolving Plaudit’s approach to WordPress websites development. The goal is to always increase the value clients receive, with primary focuses being to reduce turnaround time, free developer budgets for use towards the creation of more highly unique / engaging user experiences, and provide clients’ internal marketing department powerful and intuitive site editing experiences in WordPress.

This is a remote full-stack web programming position for someone who is confident in their ability to take on any web related programming task, and wants greater control over their work, their day, and the technology they and their team is using.

The Job

• Plaudit has been in business for 24 years, and is a known name in the local web industry.
• You will continuously be working to evolve the approaches / technologies used by the team when developing WordPress websites.
• You will program components of WordPress websites, such as search interfaces, complex animations/interactive pieces, etc. (e.g. WebGL, TypeScript, etc) For example, the homepage of https://www.180group.com/
• At times you will also program web-based applications and some phone apps.
• Languages are commonly PHP and TypeScript, but also some Java, React and other technologies.

What You’ll Gain

• The right person will quickly become a highly valued, respected, and trusted member of Plaudit. You will have a good level of autonomy.
• You may work remote from your home (most do), Plaudit’s St. Paul office, or the occasional tropical beach – as long as the team can easily get hold of you during Minnesota business hours and you get your work done.
• You will quickly build a portfolio that you can proudly show off.
• The standard items: Salary; 401k; PTO; medical and dental insurance; company paid life insurance and AD&D; etc.

What Plaudit Needs

• A self-learner, with strong problem-solving skills.
• A self-managed individual who prefers a level of freedom, but is good at communicating and coordinating with team members.
• Must be highly confident in their ability to take on and complete any web related programming task. This is not an entry level position.
• Must have WordPress experience. It is highly preferred that the individual has a deep knowledge of Gutenberg or possesses transferable knowledge from related technology.
• No past professional experience is required – just skills and drive are. You must demonstrate that you have the ability to quickly take on the responsibilities of the position by sharing past accomplishments and answering tech questions.
• U.S. applicants only. You must live in the United States and, though not required, it is preferred that you live within a couple hours of the Twin Cities.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

COVID-19 considerations:
Everyone is working remote. Working from our St Paul office is an option for those who are fully vaccinated.

Work Location: One location