Web Developer

About us

Trew Knowledge is a fast-paced and rapidly growing digital marketing agency focused on delivering world-class, innovative solutions for some of the world’s largest Brands. As the only Canada based WordPress VIP Gold Agency Partner, we proudly deliver award-winning solutions that leverage our innovative vision, technical prowess, and unmatched customer service.

Our team of dedicated professionals align themselves with our clients’ particular business goals, through a holistic approach, creating digital development, brand strategy, and customer identity management solutions to take the customer’s brand to a higher level.

We are currently looking for a Web Developer of intermediate-advanced level, who brings a solid expertise in building and maintaining complex web solutions for a variety of clients across industries. This role is ideal for someone who has 5+ years of web development experience in a digital marketing agency environment and who is passionate about digital innovations with a strong commitment to excellence and growth.

This is a full-time permanent position and fully remote, with the possibility to work from our downtown Toronto office for residents of that area.

About the role

The Web Developer contributes to the delivery of modern, enterprise-grade digital experiences, primarily leveraging WordPress VIP, along with AI and other contemporary web technologies. The Web Developer owns high-complexity projects end-to-end and leads technical design and architecture at the project level and ensures scalable, secure and maintainable solutions. Working within a collaborative, cross-functional environment, the Web Developer translates business and user requirements into custom digital solutions that meet client objectives and drive business growth.

What you will do

Web Development & Implementation

• Develop, customize and deliver responsive, dynamic, secure, scalable and easy to maintain web solutions, mostly through complex projects, using modern engineering practices and relevant coding standards.
• Write clean, scalable, and maintainable code following industry best practices.
• Convert design mockups and wireframes into fully functional, interactive web pages.
• Implement and manage content management systems (CMS), primarily WordPress VIP, including plugin customization and theme development.
• Develop enterprise-level WordPress plugins and/or themes primarily using PHP and Gutenberg blocks in React.js.
• Manage integrations with third-party tools, APIs, and plugins.

AI-Enhanced Development & Innovation

• Evaluates and integrates AI tools and workflows into development practices.
• Continuously explore and adopt emerging technologies and practices to enhance development workflows
• Contribute to improving team efficiency through better use of tools, automation, and development practices

Testing and debugging:

• Perform testing and debugging to ensure high-quality performance and smooth user experience across all browsers and devices.
• Troubleshoot and resolve bugs, errors, performance and security issues.
• Conduct regular website maintenance and security updates
• Anticipates potential risks, establishes testing strategies, and mentors others in troubleshooting.

Optimization and Maintenance:

• Optimize websites and applications for speed, performance, scalability, SEO, and accessibility.
• Maintain and update existing solutions based on client needs and evolving best practices.
• Design optimization strategies for complex environments; ensure long-term maintainability and system reliability..

Documentation:

• Ensure complete and high quality documentation for complex projects, review and improve team documentation.
• Ensure documentation supports collaboration, knowledge sharing, and future scalability

Collaboration & Teamwork:

• Leads technical discussions with clients and internal teams;
• Collaborate with design, engineering, quality assurance, product and project management teams to understand project requirements and deliver results that meet business objectives.
• Manage time effectively and meet project deadlines while handling multiple tasks.
• Assist other developers on the team with architectural reviews, code reviews and other peer reviews, supporting a collaborative, knowledge-sharing team environment

What you need to succeed

Education, Experience and Knowledge

• A post-secondary education in IT, computer science, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of experience in web development across varying project complexity, ideally in a digital marketing agency.
• Strong knowledge and experience working with WordPress CMS, including custom themes, Gutenberg blocks, plugins, and CMS management.
• Experience with WordPress at the enterprise level (VIP) is a strong asset.
• Experience working with diverse clients, industries and project types is an asset.
• Experience using AI tools to improve efficiency and quality

Technical Skills

• Advanced proficiency with various engineering technologies including PHP, JavaScript, HTML, jQuery, SQL, CSS, React, and related web technologies.
• Advanced knowledge of engineering technologies, code versioning tools server management tools and processes as well as testing and debugging tools.
• Advanced knowledge of RESTful APIs and third-party integrations.
• Advanced understanding of web performance optimization, SEO, and web accessibility standards.
• Exposure to modern web architectures (e.g., headless or composable approaches) is an asset

General Competencies

• Advanced problem-solving and analytical thinking skills
• Advanced attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Advanced communication and collaboration skills
• Advanced ability to work effectively in a fully remote environment, independently and as part of a team.
• Advanced client-focused mindset with a proactive approach to resolving issues
• Advanced time management skills and adaptability
• Can anticipate risks and resolve complex problems.
• Can mentor others and contribute to standards.

What we offer

• Remote work and work-life balance.
• Competitive compensation package
• Career development and growth.
• Generous paid time off (vacation, sick days, personal time, etc).
• Group insurance coverage for Canadian employees, including extended health, dental, vision and travel.
• A new MacBook Pro laptop plus a $1000 allowance for home office equipment.
• Learning & development yearly budget.
• A dynamic team of individuals who are passionate about what they do and who are eager to welcome you aboard!

Application Process

At Trew Knowledge, we embrace our diversity and inclusiveness, and we strive to create an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and heard. We are committed to attract, develop, and retain our individuals without discrimination on any ground protected by applicable law, with the goal to create a strong team. We believe that a diverse workforce from all backgrounds with broad perspectives and creative ideas can benefit our clients, our partners and all of us as collaborators.

As much as we would like to be able to respond to every applicant, we will only contact the ones who qualify for an interview and wish to thank everyone for their interest in our business and available position.