Position Overview

We are currently looking to hire an in-house Web Developer with a strong focus on Drupal and WordPress. Position requires minimum of 3 years of experience in web development. Compensation based on your experience. Full benefits package with 401k match.

Razor Rank is a dynamic digital agency that promotes an environment of inclusion, diversity, and collaboration. Transparency, open dialogue and team culture are values that drive our thoughts and decisions. Work-life balance and encouraged-PTO are core values with our team’s well-being at the center.

About the Position:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated web developer to join our dynamic development team. As a Web Developer, you will be responsible for developing, and maintaining both the front-end and back-end aspects of our client and Razor Rank web applications. The role will specifically focus on PHP development and working with content management systems like Drupal and WordPress. You should have a solid understanding of web development technologies and frameworks, as well as excellent problem-solving skills. Collaboration with cross-functional teams and a passion for delivering high-quality and maintainable code are essential for success in this role.

Responsibilities:

  • Maintain and update existing Drupal websites by performing updates to Drupal core and contributed modules, fixing bugs and issues, and ensuring website security and stability.
  • Create a plan for migrating an existing website with no data loss and minimal downtime to the most recent version of Drupal.
  • Integrate and modify existing and new Drupal modules based on website design requirements to achieve the required functionality.
  • Provide continuous ongoing operational support (including performance issues such as website slowness, website availability, break fix) for existing and future Drupal environments. This includes handling minor/major version upgrades, security patches, module updates, and new module installations. Test new software in the development environment and publish the new code/software to production environments.
  • Develop custom Drupal modules and themes that meet project requirements while following Drupal coding standards and best practices.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Drupal site performance, security, and integration with third-party systems.
  • Conduct regular site updates, bug fixes, and security patches to keep Drupal installations up-to-date and secure.
  • Design and implement user-friendly and responsive front-end interfaces using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and related frameworks/libraries.
  • Utilize your advanced knowledge of the WordPress CMS and its best development practices to create and customize WordPress themes and features.
  • Use common WordPress page builders such as Elementor, Divi, and Cornerstone to create visually appealing and functional web pages.
  • Utilize Git for version control and collaboration with other team members.
  • Optimize websites for maximum speed, performance, and scalability.
  • Troubleshoot and debug issues related to WordPress development, including theme conflicts, plugin errors, and compatibility problems.
  • Implement SEO best practices and ensure websites are search engine friendly.
  • Integrate third-party APIs and services as needed.
  • Conduct thorough testing to identify and resolve any bugs or usability issues.
  • Deploy web applications to production servers and manage hosting environments.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience with Drupal and WordPress development
  • Drupal and WordPress experience is a must
  • Strong coding experience with PHP and expertise in MySQL.
  • Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and jQuery.
  • Familiarity with Git for version control.
  • Ability to work with design tools such as Photoshop, Adobe XD, or Sketch to implement design elements.
  • Proven experience as a Fullstack Web Developer or similar role, showcasing successful web application development projects.
  • Demonstrated strong and current skills with migrating existing Drupal content from one environment to another including between different Drupal versions
  • Expertise in Drupal 8 and above
  • Extensive experience site building in Drupal (custom views, entity references, complex workflows, etc.)
  • Experience with Drupal theming using Twig templates
  • Ability to write custom Drupal code in compliance with Drupal coding standards and best practices
  • Experience with responsive and mobile-first design principles.
  • Advanced knowledge of the WordPress CMS and its best development practices.
  • Deep knowledge of the WordPress admin dashboard.
  • In-depth knowledge of the WordPress file hierarchy system, including a thorough understanding of the core template files and their respective functionalities (e.g., header.php, footer.php, single.php, etc.).
  • Experience writing custom functions based on those defined in WordPress and creating WordPress child themes.
  • Demonstrate good expertise in extending built-in hooks and functionalities within WordPress, such as using action hooks and filters to modify and enhance default behaviors.
  • Experience working with common page builders such as Elementor, Divi, and Cornerstone.
  • Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices in Drupal and WordPress development.

Additional Requirements:

  • Strong time management and multitasking skills.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to learn quickly and work independently or as part of a team.
  • Multitask effectively to assist multiple clients simultaneously, balancing priorities and deadlines.
  • Collaborate with designers, product managers, and other team members to deliver the project requirements

Bonus:

  • Experience with AWS.
  • Experience in Magento development, including custom module development, theme customization, and integration with third-party extensions.
  • Proficiency in Shopify development, including creating custom themes, apps, and working with Shopify’s Liquid templating language.
  • Proficiency in SASS for advanced CSS styling and preprocessor capabilities.
  • Proficiency in using build tools and task runners, like Webpack or Gulp.
  • Expertise in frontend development using React.js and its related libraries and tools.

Benefits:

  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Razorrank pays up to 100% of Health Insurance Coverage
  • Razorrank pays 100% of Dental Coverage
  • Razorrank pays 100% of Vision Coverage
  • Razorrank pays 100% of Life Coverage
  • Razorrank pays parking/transit stipend for those who wish to work in office
  • 10 Paid Holidays per year
  • Paid Vacation (PTO)
  • 2 floating holidays off

If you are excited about web development and helping companies grow, working with a collaborative team that cares about you, and becoming a valuable part of a growing team, you’ll find yourself at home at Razor Rank.

We can’t wait to hear from you!

This is a full-time, in-house position located in Downtown Dallas near the Saint Paul DART station. Please do not contact us with options to outsource. Razor Rank offers hybrid options for employment for qualified candidates.