WordPress Web Developer

This full-time, on-site WordPress development role focuses on building and maintaining custom WordPress websites from Figma designs, with full-stack responsibilities spanning server, API, and database work for Catholic clients nationwide.

Responsibilities

• Develop responsive, accessible WordPress sites from Figma design files
• Create custom WordPress themes and plugins using Tailwind CSS, JavaScript, and PHP
• Maintain existing WordPress installations for performance, security, and content updates
• Integrate and maintain RESTful APIs, including OAuth and JSON structures
• Troubleshoot and resolve front-end and back-end issues across multiple sites
• Support and manage web hosting environments, including Apache/Nginx, DNS, SSL, and backups
• Optimize MySQL and PostgreSQL queries and design database schemas
• Participate in weekly team standup meetings
• Experience in UI/UX principles is preferred

Requirements

• Experience using Gutenberg to build WordPress websites is required
• Professional WordPress development experience with custom themes and plugins
• Proficiency in HTML, Tailwind CSS, JavaScript/jQuery, and responsive design
• Strong PHP skills (Symfony is a plus) and database management with MySQL/PostgreSQL
• Comfort working with Linux servers, cPanel/WHM, cron jobs, PHPMyAdmin, and SSL certificates
• Familiarity with version control tools such as Git
• Experience documenting and integrating RESTful APIs (Postman/Swagger are helpful)
• Understanding of web security best practices (e.g., SQL injection, XSS mitigation)

Technologies

• WordPress, Tailwind CSS, React, Figma
• HTML, JavaScript, jQuery, PHP, Symfony
• MySQL, PostgreSQL, RESTful APIs, OAuth, JSON
• Linux, cPanel/WHM, cron jobs, PHPMyAdmin, SSL
• Git, Gutenberg, Postman, Swagger, Apache, Nginx, DNS

Benefits

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

Work Environment

Full-time, in-person position at the Byron Center, Michigan office. The team maintains a supportive, collaborative culture with weekly stand-up meetings and the opportunity to contribute to diverse projects for Catholic organizations nationwide.

About the Organization

We are a leading provider of Catholic communication solutions with a longstanding history of serving the Church for more than 63 years. Our offices in Austin, TX; Orlando, FL; Columbus, OH; Grand Rapids, MI; and Harrisburg, PA enable nationwide service. Our innovative product line supports the Church as it expands its digital communications capabilities.