Wordpress Plugin Developer (New York, NY)
The OpportunityWe’re looking for a talented Wordpress developer with extensive plugin experience to join our team fulltime in New York City. This role will be responsible for the development of new plugins and the refactoring of existing proprietary plugins for our suite of over 50 sites on Wordpress MU. We want people that are able to develop enterprise level code that can withstand intense traffic spikes and server loads. You should also be comfortable working as part of a team in an agile environment, sharing your ideas and collaborating with an intelligent collection of individuals.The CompanyInteractive One is ignited by its mission to create an online community that engages and positively impacts the lives of African Americans. The company provides news, information, entertainment, connections and resources that meet the unique needs of this audience’s core values. A division of Radio One Inc., Interactive One was launched in 2007 to complement existing Radio One brands and create the leading digital African-American network. Since its launch, Interactive One has succeeded at becoming the #1 African-American digital platform – super-serving more than 9 million monthly users. Check us out at: http://www.interactiveone.comKey Responsibilities• Architect and document plugin solutions using best practices• Integrate code into existing plugin architecture• Be a part of a focused team in an agile environment• Possess a passion for Detail and Standards• SVN ExperiencePersonal Competencies• Strong written and verbal communication skills• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, strong organizational skills, with a methodical approach to all tasks• Ability to prioritize own workload and work to exacting deadlines• Desire to constantly learn about the industry• Desire to be helpful and always look for ways to help others• Fluent English speakerRequired Knowledge and Experience• Wordpress structure, themes, and plugins• PHP• Javascript• Basic LAMPS• SVN• Proficiency at local environment developmentAdditional Experience a Plus• Examples of plugins that you’ve released to the open source community• Advanced LAMPS skills• Advanced Wordpress debug skills
