Web Developer wanted

Description

I am an L.A.-based web designer looking to partner with an experienced developer capable and comfortable applying custom design and functionality primarily within the WordPress environment. The ideal candidate should enjoy the creative and technical challenges of the collaborative process, be comfortable communicating solutions and suggestions to produce a stable and secure product, and be able to respond and complete tasks with timely turnaround.

You should have:

5+ years' development experience in PHP and WordPress, including, but not limited to:

- Comfort setting up and working with MySQL databases
- Ability to work with JQuery and Javascript as necessary
- Experience building plugins from scratch
- Experience implementing the necessary security protocols to prohibit hack and spam attacks
- Ability to customize the admin to accommodate diverse content needs and varying levels of content management expertise
- Ability to produce responsive versions across all devices as part of developing a custom theme

The necessary expertise to implement security protocols across dev and production environments, as well as troubleshoot and resolve security issues

Real-world experience setting up and working with eCommerce systems, both off-the-rack and custom-built for a variety of products (i.e., limited downloads)

Experience implementing and adhering to solid QA practices, version control and debugging methodologies across all devices and platforms

Flexibility to work a standard work week in PST timezone

Experience working with site hosts to troubleshoot server-related issues

The necessary software and capability to create web-optimized graphics from psds

Please include rates, portfolio links and references. You must be a U.S. citizen to apply.