Wordpress Front-End Developer

Position Title: WordPress Frontend Developer

Timings: 4:00pm - 1:00am

Department: Software Engineering

Location: Ikonic, Plot # 176, Korang Road, near Rahat Bakers, 10/3, Islamabad

About Us:

IKONIC is a US-based IT company headquartered in Miami, Florida, serving clients globally for over 9 years. We’re known for building scalable digital solutions and high-performing product teams. Innovation, ownership, and outcomes are core to how we work.

Position Purpose:

We are looking to hire a skilled WordPress Frontend developer to design and implement attractive and functional websites for our clients. You will be responsible for both back-end and front-end development, including the implementation of WordPress themes and plugins, as well as site integration and security updates.

Education & Professional Qualification:

• Degree(s)/Major(s): Bachelors or Masters in a relevant field from a reputed local/foreign University.
  
• Certification(s): Not mandatory, but certification in a relevant field is a plus.
  

Experience:

• Min 2 - 3 years of relevant experience as a WordPress Frontend Developer.
  

Responsibilities:

• Proficiency in HTML5 and CSS3, including knowledge of responsive design techniques and CSS pre-processors like SASS or LESS.
  
• Strong understanding of JavaScript and its frameworks and libraries to create dynamic and interactive user interfaces.
  
• Ability to seamlessly integrate frontend code with WordPress themes and templates, leveraging WordPress template tags and functions.
  
• Optimize frontend assets, minimize requests, and use techniques like lazy loading to enhance website performance.
  
• Ensure compatibility across various web browsers and devices through thorough testing and debugging.
  
• Implement web accessibility standards (WCAG) to ensure websites are usable by individuals with disabilities.
  
• Proficient in Git for code versioning, collaboration, and working in a team environment
  
• Create responsive layouts that adapt to different screen sizes and devices for a consistent user experience.
  
• Use AJAX and integrate third-party APIs to fetch and display dynamic content on WordPress websites.
  
• Familiarity with user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) design principles to create visually appealing and user-friendly WordPress themes and templates.
  

Requirements

• Ability to interpret and implement web designs.
  
• Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with designers, developers, and other relevant staff members or clients.
  
• Willingness to troubleshoot and solve complex problems.
  
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
  
• Flexibility to adapt to changing instructions and requirements.
  
• Maintaining an understanding of the latest Web applications and programming practices.
  
• Determining user needs by analyzing technical requirements.
  
• Maintain updated knowledge of the development industry and any advancements in technology.
  
• Meet tight deadlines as required.
  
• Performing other relevant tasks as per requirement.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
  
• Bonuses
  
• Medical Health Insurance
  
• Annual Leaves
  
• Casual leaves
  
• Sick Leaves
  
• Bereavement Leaves
  
• Marriage Leaves
  
• Paternity Leaves
  
• Maternity Leaves
  
• Bi-Annual Reviews
  

Why Should You Join IKONIC?

At IKONIC , we believe in providing development opportunities to all its employees, which is why our job comes with a variety of challenging assessments meant to catapult your career to the next level. This is made evident with our offerings such as:

A growth mindset through the help of experienced and helpful Mentors. Ikonic is made up of passionate individuals who aim to support each other in their training as well as day-to-day tasks.

• A Dynamic Environment where we focus on encouraging initiatives, promoting agility and creating a work/life balance. We know the value you bring in, and we aim to nurture it.
  
• Market Competitive Compensation based upon your professional qualifications and skill set.
  
• As an Equal employment opportunity provider. All employment-associated decisions are based on an individual's merit.
  

Note: Above goals and job descriptions are indicative and subject to change.