Quick Summary
Seeking a Full-Time WordPress Developer in Johnson City, TN, with 5+ years of experience specializing in building custom WordPress themes from scratch and developing custom plugins using modern PHP (7/8) standards. The role involves integrating WordPress with external systems via REST APIs, optimizing performance, ensuring WCAG 2+ accessibility, and translating designs (Figma, XD) into responsive layouts. Candidates must be proficient in MySQL, modern JavaScript, GIT, and comfortable managing billable hours in a consulting environment.
The Opportunity: WordPress Developer at Ntara
Ntara seeks a skilled WordPress Developer with strong experience in developing custom WordPress themes and plugins, utilizing modern PHP standards, and integrating WordPress with external systems. We require a collaborative team player capable of working cross-functionally across multiple departments to deliver high-quality digital experiences for our diverse client roster.
What You'll Do
- Develop, maintain, and optimize custom WordPress themes and plugins.
- Implement integrations between WordPress and third-party systems (APIs, CRMs, marketing platforms, etc.).
- Build performance-focused, SEO-friendly, and accessible front-end experiences.
- Translate design files (Figma, XD, Sketch) into responsive WordPress layouts.
- Perform requirements gathering and implement technical specifications.
- Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve platform issues.
- Provide maintenance, updates, and enhancements to existing WordPress sites.
- Collaborate with designers, project managers, and other developers to deliver high-quality solutions.
Required Skills & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent experience.
- 5+ years of professional WordPress development experience.
- Strong PHP development skills (preferably PHP 7/8).
- Experience building custom themes (from scratch) using modern standards.
- Experience developing custom plugins and extending WordPress core functionality.
- Familiarity with WordPress Gutenberg/Block Editor and custom block development.
- Experience with MySQL and database-driven applications.
- Strong understanding of HTML, CSS, Sass, and modern JavaScript.
- Proficiency with version control systems (GIT).
- Understanding of security best practices for WordPress.
- Experience working with REST APIs and webhook-based integrations.
- Comfortable managing billable and non-billable hours in a consulting environment.
- Strong communication skills and ability to prioritize incoming requests across multiple teams.
Key Technical Knowledge
- PHP, WordPress Core
- Gutenberg Block Editor & ACF (Advanced Custom Fields)
- JavaScript and JavaScript frameworks such as jQuery, Vue.js, React, or similar
- WordPress hosting platforms (e.g., WP Engine, etc.)
- SEO-friendly development, schema, and performance optimization
- cPanel, Linux environments, and server configurations
- Knowledge of Web Accessibility Standards (WCAG 2+ A, AA)
- Build tools such as Webpack, Vite, or Gulp
- Microsoft Office products
Bonus Qualifications
- Experience with WPCLI.
- Experience with full-site editing (FSE) and block-based theme architecture.
- Experience with WooCommerce customization.
- Strong debugging experience, including ability to read logs and decompile/minify code.
- Experience integrating WordPress with enterprise systems (PIM, DAM, ERP, CRM).
- Experience with Cloudinary, Bynder, or other DAM integrations.
- Ability to multitask and manage several projects at once.
- Experience with CI/CD workflows (GitHub Actions, GitLab, Bitbucket Pipelines).
Stand Out: What Will Get You Noticed
- WordPress or PHP-related certifications.
- Examples of custom themes, plugins, or complex WordPress builds.
- Experience with headless WordPress architectures (React, Next.js, Vue, or similar).
- Demonstrated ability to work with undocumented APIs or complex integrations.
- Strong problem-solving ability and willingness to take ownership.
- Experience optimizing WordPress for performance, scalability, and security.
- Experience working with REST or GraphQL services.
- Experience with implementation of 3rd-party APIs and SDKs.
Who You Are Committed To Being
- Life-long learner: You have a learner’s mindset, proactively seek feedback, and see opportunities to learn from every task, situation, and interaction.
- Outcome-focused: You tackle problems head-on, seek help when needed, prioritize based on impact, and deliver tangible results.
- Data-informed: You form perspectives and generate outcomes by seeking out data and context.
- Systems thinker: You see the big picture, understand how different pieces fit together, and can articulate how your work delivers business outcomes.
- Effective communicator: You’re intentional about what you communicate, distill complex ideas into straightforward language, and present with confidence.
- Capable multitasker: You juggle a set of diverse projects with a strong track record of prioritizing and delivering against deadlines.
- Team player: You empower others to succeed. You understand the value of a team.
Why Ntara?
We are a team of change agents. Ntara guides multi-channel businesses along their digital transformation journey. We conduct user research, connect and analyze complex data, develop strategic recommendations, and build digital solutions that solve real business challenges. If you’re seeking a challenging role with constant opportunities to create meaningful impact, you may be a great fit.
Ntara is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place to Work®. This certification is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at Ntara.