WordPress Web Developer (all genders) - Plugin Development
Permanent employee, Full-time · Berlin
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Join the Digital Career Institute
We are seeking a talented, passionate and German-speaking WordPress Developer based in Berlin to join our team full-time in a hybrid work setting.
In this role, you will be responsible for:
- designing, developing, and maintaining our homepage running on WordPress
- contributing to new Landing Pages, with a focus on creating custom plugins
- working extensively with Elementor to deliver dynamic and engaging web experiences
- communicating proficiently in German with internal stakeholders
How else you could stand out - in a nutshell
You have demonstrable experience in WordPress development, proficiency in PHP, JavaScript, and front-end technologies, and a strong understanding of Elementor's features and customization capabilities.
Your Tasks
Technical Development and Optimization
- WordPress Plugin Development: Build custom WP plugins to extend site functionality and integrate with third-party services
- Elementor Customization: Update and customize our Elementor theme, ensuring optimal user experience and responsiveness
- Performance Optimization: Ensure the performance and scalability of our website, optimizing load times and ensuring responsive design across all devices
- Quality Assurance: Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code - perform code reviews and ensure best practices are followed
- Stay Updated: Keep up-to-date with the latest WordPress and plugin updates, as well as emerging trends in web development
Collaboration and Maintenance
- Technical Support: Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to plugins and general site functionality
- Collaboration: Work closely with designers and content creators to implement designs and improve user experience
Your Skills
Required skills and qualifications:
WordPress
- Strong experience in WordPress theme and plugin development
- Hands-on experience with Elementor, including creating custom widgets and templates
- Solid understanding of WordPress hooks, filters, and best practices for WP development
Code
- Proficiency with PHP, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and MySQL
- Familiarity with modern front-end technologies such as React (or similar is a plus)
- Experience working with REST APIs and integrating external services
- Ability to write clean, efficient, and maintainable code
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Website
- Knowledge of SEO best practices and web performance optimization techniques
- Familiarity with the integration and best practices of Google & HubSpot tracking
Communication
- Strong proficiency in speaking and understanding both German and English
- Good communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work independently and in a team
Preferred qualifications:
- Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git)
- Experience in deploying projects using GitHub Actions
- Familiarity with popular page builders (e.g., WPBakery, Beaver Builder).
- Knowledge of WordPress security best practices
Your Benefits
- Use what is good for you! Urban Sports and Nilo.Health give you the balance you need
- All You Can Snack & Drink: in addition to regular lunches together, various delicacies are available on campus
- There is still so much to see: take advantage of the opportunity to work abroad within Europe twice a year
How to apply
Please include the following documents with your application:
- Your up-to-date CV
- Portfolio showcasing a project / previous work (preferred, if available)
- Brief cover letter detailing your relevant experience (optional)
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About us
Are you looking for a job with a strong social impact? We at the Digital Career Institute have been offering a wide range of training courses as a tech school since 2016. We have already helped thousands of people to make a fresh start and find a job in the digital world in Germany.
From the original initiative to create new future perspectives for refugees, we have developed into an established tech institute for people of all nationalities and origins. Together with a highly qualified team of over 250 employees, we are all working towards one mission: to provide the best possible training for interested people to enable them to start a job in the digital industry.
Our headquarters are in Berlin. You can find us not only there, but also in Hamburg, Düsseldorf, Leipzig and in other German cities where we also have offices.
Would you like to join us in helping many more people find attractive, future-oriented jobs? Contact us and become part of the DCI team. We are looking forward to your application!
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Über uns
Du bist auf der Suche nach einem Job mit einem starken Social Impact? Wir beim Digital Career Institute bieten als Tech School seit 2016 verschiedenste Weiterbildungskurse an. Damit haben wir bereits Tausenden von Menschen geholfen, einen Neustart zu wagen und in der digitalen Arbeitswelt einen Job innerhalb Deutschland zu finden.
Aus der ursprünglichen Initiative, neue Zukunftsperspektiven für Geflüchtete zu schaffen, haben wir uns zu einem etablierten Tech-Institute für Menschen aller Nationalitäten und Herkünfte entwickelt. Gemeinsam mit einem hoch qualifizierten Team aus über 250 Mitarbeitenden arbeiten wir alle an einer Mission: Die bestmögliche Ausbildung für interessierte Menschen zu bieten, um ihnen einen Jobeinstieg in der Digitalbranche zu ermöglichen.
Unser Headquarter ist in Berlin. Antreffen kannst Du uns aber nicht nur dort, sondern auch in Hamburg, Düsseldorf, Leipzig und in weiteren deutschen Städten, in denen wir ebenfalls Standorte haben. Hast Du Lust, mit uns zusammen noch viel mehr Menschen zu attraktiven, zukunftsorientierten Jobs zu verhelfen?
Als Team feiern wir gemeinsam Erfolge und Du kannst ein Teil davon sein. Gestalte mit uns die digitale Zukunft! Wir freuen uns auf Deine Bewerbung!
Hast du in der Zwischenzeit Fragen zu deiner Bewerbung? Schreib' uns! Wir freuen uns auf Deine Mail: jobs@digitalcareerinstitute.org
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