Front-end Developer (WordPress)

About XEN:

XEN is a digital marketing agency in Australia, working with a range of mid-large businesses.
You can check us out here: Upgrade to see actual info

About the Job:
We're looking for a full-time Front-end Developer (WordPress) (40 hours per week) to help maintain and improve our WordPress websites (client websites and internal) and help us build new WordPress websites.

You will be joining our team of 8 based in Australia and the Philippines in a well established digital marketing agency looking to grow.

You will be reliable, a WordPress guru and have great time management skills.

The work you will do in this role includes but is not limited to the following:
- Build new WordPress websites based on design files
- Build WordPress pages based on design files
- Tweaks/changes to existing templates, layouts or modules on WordPress sites
- Familiar with most of the popular WordPress page builders (Beaver Builder, Divi Builder, WPBakery Page Builder, Visual Composer, etc)
- Support for existing WordPress websites; making changes, solving problems, updating software, maintaining security, improving speed
- Liaising with teaUpgrade to see actual infombers for project requirements, recommending best next steps and implementing

About You:

Skills required:

- A mid to high-level Front-end WordPress developer. You don’t have to be a backend developer.
- You will know WordPress inside and out.
- You will have good time management and prioritization skills.
- You will be a problem solver.

Important:

- You must have a good internet connection as you may be required to join Zoom calls with your video on (to discuss WordPress project requirements with the team)
- You will need to be available at a minimum between 11 am - 5 pm (Sydney time) on weekdays. We need someone who can be ready to work at the same time we are working in Sydney, Australia.
- You will need to join ZooUpgrade to see actual infoetings with your video and sound on, and look professional (ie no dark, untidy rooms or loud noises in the background). This is very important, so please be aware of this requirement before applying for the job.

=== How to Apply ===
When you apply, please answer the following questions in a video format:

1. Are you currently employed? Either part-time or full time?
2. Why did you leave your previous job?
3. What is your internet speed?
4. What computer are you using?
5. What do you think are the most important qualities for someone to excel in this role?
6. What would you do if a task is assigned to you and you're not sure how to do it?
7. On a scale of one to ten, how would you rate your WordPress Development Skills?
8. How long have you worked as a front end WordPress Developer?

If you seem like a good fit we’ll be in touch to organise a Zoom video call with you.

We look forward to hearing from you.