WordPress Web Developer (all genders) - Plugin Development

Join the Digital Career Institute

We are seeking a talented, passionate and German-speaking WordPress Develope r based in Berlin to join our team full-time in a hybrid work setting.

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

• communicating proficiently in German with internal 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)