Junior Web Developer

SUCCESS Enterprises is a legacy brand that provides nearly 130 years of personal and professional development, yet we operate with the speed and innovation of a startup. Our mission remains steadfast: empowering individuals and businesses to achieve their fullest potential. We?re rapidly expanding our offerings?from digital magazines and podcasts to workshops and membership programs?to meet the needs of a modern audience.

We are seeking a Junior Web Developer with a strong foundation in front-end development and a desire to grow and learn within a collaborative team. The ideal candidate will work with senior developers, designers, and other stakeholders to create user-friendly, visually appealing websites and web applications that align with our brand?s mission. This is a contract position with the potential to go full time.

Responsibilities

• Theme Customization: Customize WordPress themes to align with company branding, provide the specific functionalities required for projects, and ensure the themes are responsive and user-friendly.
• Plugin Development & Customization: Design and develop custom plugins as well as modify existing plugins to extend their functionality based on business needs.
• LearnDash Management: Manage LearnDash for course creation and management, user enrollment, and progress tracking, ensuring smooth integration with necessary plugins. Oversee WooCommerce setups related to e-learning, ensuring seamless integration with course management and membership features.
• Custom Integrations: Build and maintain integrations between WordPress, WooCommerce, necessary plugins, and third-party platforms to streamline automation, subscription billing, and CRM workflows.
• Subscription Billing with WooCommerce: Migrate Stripe subscriptions into WooCommerce Subscriptions and manage recurring billing functionality, ensuring seamless customer experiences.
• Website Development: Develop and maintain responsive, scalable, and secure websites using WordPress, customizing as needed for e-learning platforms, membership sites, and e-commerce.
• Content Management: Regularly update website content (text, images, multimedia) to ensure information is current, accurate, and aligned with business goals.
• Performance Optimization: Optimize website speed and performance by implementing best practices such as caching, image optimization, and code minification.
• Troubleshooting & Bug Fixes: Identify and resolve issues related to themes, plugins, custom code, and website performance. Conduct regular site audits to catch and resolve bugs.
• Cross-browser Testing: Ensure consistent website functionality and user experience across multiple browsers and devices, fixing any layout or functionality issues.
• Quality Assurance: Conduct thorough testing on all website features and custom functionalities prior to deployment, ensuring optimal user experience (UX) and performance.
• Collaboration: Collaborate closely with design, marketing, and product teams to ensure seamless integration between technical development and creative requirements.
• Feedback Integration: Work with stakeholders and team members to incorporate feedback and refine ongoing web projects for continuous improvement.
• Skill Development: Stay up-to-date with the latest trends, tools, and technologies in the WordPress ecosystem, including WooCommerce, LearnDash, native and third-party apps/plugins, and custom plugin development.
• Professional Growth: Attend webinars, workshops, and training sessions to further develop technical skills and contribute to the team's knowledge base.

Qualifications

You are a successful candidate if...

You?re proactive, organized, and take full ownership of your responsibilities. You keep the team updated without needing prompts, share your insights openly, and support teammates whenever possible. You?re solution-oriented, bringing ideas to solve issues before they escalate. Deadlines and expectations matter to you because you know they impact the whole team. You use tools like Monday and Slack for visibility, ensuring smooth and efficient communication.

• Bachelor?s degree in Computer Science, Web Development, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Familiarity with WordPress, including themes, plugins, and the WordPress REST API.
• Familiarity with WooCommerce, LearnDash, BuddyBoss, and Groundhogg
• Basic understanding of front-end technologies, such as HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and jQuery.
• Experience with responsive and adaptive design principles.
• Basic knowledge of PHP and MySQL.
• Preference given to those with startup environment experience
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.