Wordpress Front-End Developer

Position Title: WordPress Frontend Developer

Timings: 4:00pm - 1:00am

Department: Software Engineering

Location: Ikonic, Plot # 176, Korang Road, near Rahat Bakers, 10/3, Islamabad

About Us:

IKONIC is a US based IT company, headquartered in Miami, Florida. It is a group endeavor that mixes experience with agility, honesty, teamwork, trust, and insight into the future. We are a team of top-notch developers who believe in providing solutions to your every problem. Our previous projects and a journey of nine years make us the leading name whom you can trust for adding value to your business. We believe that we can present a solution to your every problem, complementing innovation with sustainability. It is through our established repository of experiences that we offer a unique solution to every problem. Our services are available across the globe in a time zone aligned manner.

Position Purpose:

We are looking to hire a skilled WordPress Frontend developer to design and implement attractive and functional websites for our clients. You will be responsible for both back-end and front-end development, including the implementation of WordPress themes and plugins, as well as site integration and security updates.

Education & Professional Qualification:

• Degree(s)/Major(s): Bachelors or Masters in a relevant field from a reputed local/foreign University.
• Certification(s): Not mandatory, but certification in a relevant field is a plus.

Experience:

• Min 2 years of relevant experience as a WordPress Frontend Developer.

Responsibilities:

• Proficiency in HTML5 and CSS3, including knowledge of responsive design techniques and CSS pre-processors like SASS or LESS.
• Strong understanding of JavaScript and its frameworks and libraries to create dynamic and interactive user interfaces.
• Ability to seamlessly integrate frontend code with WordPress themes and templates, leveraging WordPress template tags and functions.
• Optimize frontend assets, minimize HTTP requests, and use techniques like lazy loading to enhance website performance.
• Ensure compatibility across various web browsers and devices through thorough testing and debugging.
• Implement web accessibility standards (WCAG) to ensure websites are usable by individuals with disabilities.
• Proficient in Git for code versioning, collaboration, and working in a team environment.
• Create responsive layouts that adapt to different screen sizes and devices for a consistent user experience.
• Use AJAX and integrate third-party APIs to fetch and display dynamic content on WordPress websites.
• Familiarity with user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) design principles to create visually appealing and user-friendly WordPress themes and templates.

Requirements:

• Ability to interpret and implement web designs.
• Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with designers, developers, and other relevant staff members or clients.
• Willingness to troubleshoot and solve complex problems.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing instructions and requirements.
• Maintaining an understanding of the latest web applications and programming practices.
• Determining user needs by analyzing technical requirements.
• Maintain updated knowledge of the development industry and any advancements in technology.
• Meet tight deadlines as required.
• Performing other relevant tasks as per requirement.

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Bonuses
• Medical Health Insurance
• Annual Leaves
• Casual leaves
• Sick Leaves
• Bereavement Leaves
• Marriage Leaves
• Paternity Leaves
• Maternity Leaves
• Bi-Annual Reviews

Why Should You Join IKONIC?

At IKONIC, we believe in providing development opportunities to all its employees, which is why our job comes with a variety of challenging assessments meant to catapult your career to the next level. This is made evident with our offerings such as:

• A growth mindset through the help of experienced and helpful Mentors. Ikonic is made up of passionate individuals who aim to support each other in their training as well as day-to-day tasks.
• A Dynamic Environment where we focus on encouraging initiatives, promoting agility and creating a work/life balance. We know the value you bring in, and we aim to nurture it.
• Market Competitive Compensation based upon your professional qualifications and skill set.
• As an Equal employment opportunity provider. All employment associated decisions are based on an individual's merit.

Note: Above goals and job descriptions are indicative and subject to change.