WordPress Developer

Are you a ninja WordPress developer and a creative problem solver? Can you create WordPress plugins, themes, and templates — plus integrate with other 3rd party services via the WordPress REST API? Do you have the vision to transform a basic sketch or wireframe into a digital consumer experience? Can you scale WordPress to handle heavy viral traffic?

If you’re ready to produce stunning websites and micro-sites for some of the biggest consumer brands and most innovative startups in the world — plus our own external and internal web and mobile platforms — you may be our next WordPress Developer (who we call a "development hacker").

We are a small team of world-class creatives who love to take on big challenges for the chance to reap even bigger successes. As a vital member of our web development team, you’ll have a huge impact in crafting the digital presence of both PR Hacker and our clients. If you’re aching to flex your creative and coding muscles, A/B test the effectiveness of your creations, and optimize the results, we want you to join us.

Duties:

• Imagine, design, and build front-end and back-end WordPress projects for PR Hacker and our clients
• Collaborate with design and copy teams to translate campaigns and activations into optimized web elements – including websites, micro-sites, landing pages, and forms
• Use WordPress to power mobile apps using frameworks like Phonegap and Apppresser
• Regularly update, maintain, and troubleshoot problems on existing WordPress sites
• Integrate with third-party APIs (including Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Zapier)
• Develop internal PR Hacker web-based dashboards and client portals
• Implement UX designs that meet business objectives and user needs
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients regarding technical questions and timelines

Requirements (unless you convince us otherwise):

• Degree in computer science, web development, or related field
• 3+ years WordPress development experience
• Strong background in common programming languages such as PHP, XHTML, CSS, jQuery, and Javascript
• Experience with mobile and responsive web design
• Ability to hand-code WordPress sites that are well structured, clean, and semantic
• Experience with automated testing tools and techniques
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent organizational and project management skills

Bonus Points:

• Experience with Segment.io and Customer.io
• Experience with creating a third-party API
• Knowledge of node.js
• Knowledge of Drupal and other CMS systems
• Understanding of best practices for Search Engine Optimization
• Understanding of web interface and UX design
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite
• Experience with responsive email development
• Experience with iOS and Android mobile development

About PR Hacker:

We’re not a traditional PR firm. We’ve become the world’s fastest-growing PR, social, and digital agency because of our unique story-based and data-driven approach. If you want the feel of a fast-growing startup with the variety of client work that comes from a top agency, then you’ve come to the right place.

At PR Hacker, we’re also a close-knit family. Our San Francisco-based team of world-class writers, communicators, storytellers, data wranglers, and viral marketers feels like the early days of Facebook or Google… we’re a rocket ship taking flight and we’d love to have you join us for the ride.

PR Hacker Perks:

• Startup Environment – We’re quick with a joke and it feels like family.
• Loft-Style Office – Cook some lunch in the kitchen, chill on the deck.
• Fridge and Pantry – Stay fueled with weekly deliveries of the good stuff.
• Health + Dental Benefits – We care about your wellness and want to help.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – We match your retirement contributions so you can save more.
• Continuing Education Benefits – Stay on the top of the your field with the latest training.
• Commuter Benefits – Receive special benefits for those using public transportation to commute.
• Personal Development – We’ll help you become the best version of yourself.
• Work Hard, Play Hard – Life’s too short not to have a good time.