About Us:
We are an exciting, fast-paced startup currently under registration in Sydney, Australia, building a dynamic online marketplace for photographers. We are passionate about creating a seamless and user-friendly platform that connects buyers and sellers, and we are looking for a talented and driven WordPress Developer to join our team and bring our vision to life.
Responsibilities:
Develop and maintain the WordPress-based marketplace website:
- Build and customize WordPress themes and plugins to meet the specific requirements of the marketplace.
- Implement and manage e-commerce functionality using WooCommerce or other relevant plugins.
- Ensure the website is responsive, mobile-friendly, and optimized for performance.
- Integrate third-party APIs and services as needed.
Website Optimization and Performance:
- Optimize website speed, security, and SEO.
- Implement caching strategies and other performance enhancements.
- Monitor website performance and troubleshoot issues.
Website Maintenance and Support:
- Perform regular website backups and updates.
- Resolve website issues and provide technical support.
- Implement security measures to protect the website from vulnerabilities.
Collaboration and Communication:
- Work closely with the founding team to understand requirements and provide technical expertise.
- Communicate effectively and provide regular updates on progress.
- Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute to the overall development strategy.
Scalability:
- Design the website with scalability in mind, anticipating future growth and traffic.
- Implement database optimizations.
Required Skills and Experience:
- At least 5 years of proven experience as a WordPress Developer, preferably with experience in developing e-commerce or marketplace websites.
- Strong proficiency in PHP, MySQL, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
- Extensive knowledge of WordPress core functionality, themes, and plugins.
- Experience with WooCommerce or other e-commerce platforms.
- Familiarity with REST APIs and third-party integrations.
- Understanding of website performance optimization and SEO best practices.
- Ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
- Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
- Experience with cloud hosting platforms(AWS, Google Cloud, Azure) is a plus.
- Startup experience is a plus.
What we offer:
- Opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing startup.
- Flexible work environment.
- Competitive compensation.
- Future equity possibilities.
To Apply:
Please submit your resume, portfolio, and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position. Please include links to any live websites or GitHub repositories you have worked on.