Associate Website Developer – Irvine, CA

Are you a skilled developer with a passion for creating high-performing WordPress websites? Do you have a keen eye for design and a strong grasp of SEO?

As Associate Website Developer you will have the chance to show off your skills and the opportunity to grow your career with K1 Speed. If this sounds like a good fit for you, we want to hear from you!

What You’ll Do

– Craft Stunning Websites: Design and develop responsive, user-friendly WordPress websites that reflect K1 Speed’s brand and vision.

– E-Commerce Integration: Manage e-commerce platforms like WooCommerce and SmartCommerce, ensuring seamless integration with payment gateways and third-party tools.

– Build Beautiful Themes: Create custom themes and plugins based on our designs, ensuring both functionality and aesthetic appeal.

– Optimize for Success: Implement technical SEO best practices to enhance our search rankings and drive traffic, optimizing websites for speed, performance, and a seamless user experience.

– Keep Us Running Smoothly: Maintain and troubleshoot websites to ensure optimal performance, security, and speed, while implementing data protection measures.

– Integrate with Ease: Seamlessly integrate third-party tools and APIs (e.g., Salesforce, custom APIs) for enhanced functionality and data synchronization.

– Collaborate with the Best: Work closely with our marketing, IT, and design teams to deliver exceptional results and stay ahead of the latest web technologies.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

– Experience: 5+ years of WordPress development experience, with a strong portfolio showcasing your work.

– Technical Proficiency: Deep knowledge of WordPress, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, MySQL, and SEO best practices.

– Theme & Plugin Development: Expertise in creating custom themes and plugins, along with familiarity with website builders like Beaver Builder and WP Engine.

– E-Commerce Platform Experience: Familiarity with WooCommerce, SmartCommerce, and WP Engine Plugins.

– Responsive Design Skills: A keen eye for responsive design and a commitment to user experience.

– API Integration: Experience integrating third-party APIs (e.g., Zip, PayPal) for enhanced website functionality.

– Security & Compliance Knowledge: Strong understanding of website security best practices and compliance with data protection regulations.

– Graphic Design Sensibility: Strong visual design skills and experience working with design tools like Adobe Creative Suite.

– UX/UI Design Principles: Ability to create intuitive, user-friendly website interfaces.

– Clear Communication: Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively in a team environment.

Bonus Points If You Have:

– A background in digital marketing and web analytics.

– A solid understanding of UX design principles.

– Familiarity with version control systems like Git and website performance optimization techniques.

Job Types: Full-time

Pay: $55,000 – $65,000