Senior WordPress Web Developer

Job Title: Senior WordPress Web Developer
Department: Web
Reports to: Team Lead of Web Development
Term: Full-Time Permanent
Primary Location: Remote in Canada
Salary range: $85,000 – $95,000

Join our team of trailblazers in Association Technology!

Are you ready to make waves in the tech world? At Wicket, we’re at the forefront of technological innovation for Associations and Not-for-Profits. As a fully remote team, we’re breaking barriers and setting new standards. Join us, and be a part of the tech revolution in the Association and Not-for-Profit space!

About Us

Wicket offers two main software products. The first is our Member Data Platform (Wicket Member™), which is the first of its kind and revolutionizes data management for associations. The second is a web and e-commerce platform (Wicket Web™) that caters to the unique website needs of associations, leveraging the power of WordPress and WooCommerce.

Wicket is the creator of the world’s first Member Data Platform (Wicket Member™), a revolutionary product that has created a new software category. Alongside the MDP, Wicket is now bringing to market a productized web and e-commerce platform (Wicket Web™) built on top of the open-source WordPress Content Management System. 

Our customers are forward-thinking Associations and span across nearly every industry; Associations create communities and advocate for a better world for their members. For instance, our clientele includes a think tank for better public policies in Canada and an organization whose members directly impact children’s healthcare. Join us in our mission to transform the way associations operate and engage with their members!

Learn about Wicket’s culture, benefits, values, and other opportunities at wicket.io/careers

About You

Wicket is looking for an experienced Senior WordPress Web Developer to join our team. Reporting directly to the Team Lead – Web Development, the ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in web development within a digital/technical agency environment and a strong background in WordPress, WooCommerce, and PHP. Strong front-end and back-end development skills are desired. As a WordPress Developer, you will be involved in the hands-on implementation of membership-based web projects and eCommerce solutions across the full stack for Wicket clients.

Responsibilities of this role:

• Work with the Team Lead to architect solutions that meet the client’s expectations in WordPress and WooCommerce
• Write project implementation code with quality, reusability and security in mind
• Utilize strong problem-solving skills to isolate and rectify issues within the codebase, addressing both frontend and backend components of WordPress and WooCommerce websites
• Work on multiple projects across the tech stack
• Review and contribute to functional specifications and provide estimates of effort
• Utilize strong web development skills to troubleshoot, debug, and enhance existing WordPress and eCommerce implementations, ensuring optimal performance and user experience
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to understand client requirements and contribute to the planning and management of statements of work for WordPress and eCommerce solutions for existing customers
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, in order to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and clients

Technical knowledge requirements:

• Strong background as a generalist web developer (both front and back-end)
• PHP development experience
• Previous experience and/or solid understanding of WordPress including the Gutenberg block editor is required
• Experience building frontend component-based architecture.
• Experience configuring and using the core WooCommerce plugin. Additional experience with addon plugins such as WooCommerce Subscriptions, WooCommerce Memberships and Teams for WooCommerce Memberships is an asset
• Proven experience with LAMP stack in production projects is a must including Linux command line knowledge.
• Knowledge and experience using GIT version control
• Excellent understanding of web technologies, protocols and systems
  (i.e. HTTP, REST, APIs, JSON, CMSs, CRMs, Mobile Web etc.)
• Experience building integrations is an asset
• Experience with Laravel or other MVC PHP frameworks is an asset
• Experience with web accessibility standards is an asset 

Desirable soft skills:

• Ability to juggle multiple tasks at once
• Problem-solving orientation: You approach challenges with a curious mindset, explore creative solutions and show resilience in the face of obstacles
• Inquisitive mindset: You are naturally curious and eager to learn. You ask questions to deepen your understanding
• Excellent communication skills with client-facing experience

What we offer:

• The opportunity to work remotely from anywhere in Canada
• Competitive salary
• Competitive health benefits (dental, vision, paramedical, prescriptions, out-of-country care) that extend to programs including mental health, employee family assistance, and Best Doctors
• An annual wellness stipend towards gym memberships, fitness equipment, sports fees, etc.
• An annual professional development stipend and dedicated time for professional development
• Highly intentional, progressive practices around feedback, team-building, skills and career development, and peer-to-peer recognition
• An equal opportunity employer who prioritizes diversity and inclusion 
• Awesome culture and a growing team that has been around for over 20 years!
• Certified Great Place to Work
• Paid vacation time, paid personal “life leave” and your birthday off
• We love dogs, trivia, and wine/beers/soda on Friday

We are accepting applications for remote workers from anywhere in Canada. 

When you apply please provide a cover letter clearly explaining how your background is a good fit for this position.

Wicket is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age.