About us:

Outliant is a fully-remote, US-based, digital product development and startup consulting company, with a team of culturally diverse creators whose exceptional skills and talents help conceive seamless digital products. Our teams exhibit work-play energy that supports individual growth, as well as encourages the freedom of creativity and “thinking outside the box.”

Our Core Values:

• Pursuit of Excellence: We are extremely competitive, ambitious, and driven to be exceptional – as individuals, teams, and as an organization. There is no standard high enough and we will never settle. We aspire to attract, retain, and empower the very best people.

• Startup Mentality: Outliant began with 5 startup founders, and startup culture is deep in our DNA. It’s a critical advantage that allows us to move faster, be more resourceful, and empower our team at all levels. We are in the early chapters of our journey.

• World-Class Remote Collaboration: Outliant is (and always has been) a 100% remote company – we have no offices and our teams are distributed around the world. Given the freedom and autonomy this provides, we require that our people excel in this remote structure.

About the role:

As a WordPress Developer I, you will apply your understanding of CMS principles and best practices to handle routine tasks and assignments with clear objectives. This role serves as a foundational opportunity to gain experience within an established framework while using your skills to support and enhance CMS projects.

Seniority Level: Junior-Mid Level

Responsibilities:

• Website Functionality Development: Develop and maintain website functionality using a specific CMS platform (e.g., WordPress, Drupal, etc.).

• Theme and Layout Customization: Create and customize themes and layouts to achieve the desired user experience.

• Plugin and Extension Implementation: Implement plugins and extensions to enhance website features.

• Technical Issue Troubleshooting: Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to the CMS and website.

• Content Management Assistance: Assist content creators with publishing and managing content on the CMS.

• Website Backup and Recovery: Perform website backups and participate in disaster recovery procedures.

• CMS Trends and Best Practices: Stay up-to-date on the latest CMS trends and best practices.

• Documentation: Document code and processes for future reference and team knowledge transfer.

Requirements:

• +2 years of experience in working with one or more CMS platforms such as WordPress, Drupal, or Joomla. Proficiency in customizing and extending these platforms.

• In-depth understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript fundamentals. Knowledge of additional languages such as PHP or Python is a plus.

• Familiarity with front-end frameworks like Bootstrap, React, or Angular is desirable.

• Ability to write clean, efficient, and maintainable code. Familiarity with version control systems like Git.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to troubleshoot issues and develop innovative solutions.

• Teamwork and Independence: Proven ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

• High attention to detail and a strong commitment to quality assurance and testing practices.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

What’s in it for you?

As a full-time member of our team, you’ll enjoy:

• Unlimited PTO

• Non-working holidays per country of residence

• Medical / Dental / Vision insurance (US-W2)

• Referral bonuses

• Continuous learning support

• Mental health and well-being programs

• Fun and casual work environment

• Employee engagement activities and virtual gatherings

• We are a diverse, global team! 🌍

Important Notice

To ensure the legitimacy of job opportunities, we strongly recommend that you solely rely on positions posted here on our official website: outliant.com/careers.

All our current job openings require video interviews conducted in either or both synchronous (via Google Meet) and asynchronous (via Willo) formats. Kindly refrain from accepting offers that appear suspicious. For any inquiries or concerns, feel free to reach out to us via email at recruitment@outliant.com.

Please be assured that we are fully committed to maintaining integrity in our hiring process.