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Join the Digital Career Institute
We are seeking a talented and passionate Web Develope r to join our team in Berlin.
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 The ideal candidate should have proficiency in communicating in German with 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)
