Location: Cape Town (2 days in-office and 3 days remote) Contract Type: 12-month Contract Working Hours: 07:00AM - 15:30PM Job Summary: As a WordPress developer, you will be responsible for designing and implementing fast, efficient, and scalable WordPress themes and plugins. You will play a critical role in the full development cycle, from concept to deployment, ensuring high performance and responsiveness of our WordPress sites. Key Responsibilities: Develop and maintain advanced WordPress themes and plugins from scratch, ensuring they comply with the latest coding standards and practices. Optimize WordPress sites for speed and performance, implementing caching and Content Delivery Network solutions when necessary. Collaborate with the design team to translate visual concepts into functional online experiences. Conduct code reviews and unit testing to ensure the reliability and maintainability of the codebase. Stay up to date with emerging trends in WordPress development, coding standards, security and web technologies. Recommend and support 3rd party plugins. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior developers. Requirements To apply you must have 3 - 5 years of experience in: Proficiency in PHP, JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3/Sass. Experience with WordPress theme and plugin development. Deep understanding of WordPress core software and its functions at the code level. Experience with RESTful API and GraphQL integration. Familiarity with front-end build tools like Webpack, Gulp, or Grunt. Proficient with version control systems, particularly Git. Knowledge of AWS services. Understanding of SEO principles and ensuring that applications adhere to them. Familiarity with accessibility standards (WCAG) and designing for compliance. Proven track record of developing high-quality, scalable, and responsive WordPress themes and plugins. You should have knowledge in: AWS Cloud Platform for hosting, caching and performance for WordPress sites Coding patterns (MVC, MVVM etc) CI/CD (Jenkins or similar) Static site generation API integrations Self-hosting WordPress sites Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field. AWS Certifications (would be advantageous) Benefits These are some of the perks you can expect when you join the team: Flexible working hours Generous annual leave policy Paid maternity, parental, and study leave benefits in line with policy Learning and development opportunities within a global team Fun events organized by the Construct Social Committee ABOUT CONSTRUCT EDUCATION Construct Education is a strategic digital learning solutions company specializing in the design of innovative, impactful, and bespoke digital learning experiences. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of OES, a global leader in education solutions, we continue to push the boundaries of online education. Construct Education is a fee-for-service partner to institutions, and organizations worldwide, creating digital learning experiences that empower both learners and educators. We are committed to redefining online education in a way that prepares learners for real-world challenges and helps them succeed in their careers. We are on a mission to transform online learning and bridge the gap between education and employment. Our vision is for everyone to have access to meaningful education through superior online programs.
