Senior Web Developer

Who we are:

We install and support network cabling, Wi-Fi, servers and VoIP phone systems for businesses across Illinois. Based in Chicago, Finchcast IT also runs a small colocation rack for clients who want local backups.

The role:

Finchcast IT is looking for a Senior Web Developer to join a small, steady team. This role sits on the E-commerce team and works with designers, content writers and the SEO lead. This is an in-person role at our Chicago location.

What you'll do:

• Manage code in Git with a staging and production workflow
• Set up tracking with Google Tag Manager and GA4
• Update plugins and CMS core and test for breakage
• Build custom WordPress themes and blocks using PHP, ACF and the block editor
• Fix accessibility issues to meet WCAG 2.1 AA
• Optimize page speed, image sizes and Core Web Vitals

You have:

• 5+ years of professional web development experience
• PHP and WordPress theme or plugin development, or Shopify Liquid
• Comfortable with Git and deploying to staging and production

Nice to have:

• React or Vue
• Basic design skills in Figma
• Headless CMS experience (Contentful, Sanity, Strapi)

Perks and benefits:

Pay range: $58.50-$68.50 per hour. Final offer will depend on experience.

• Referral program

Duration: 3 months. Start: Immediately.

Demo job created on 11jobs for testing and demonstrations. It is not an actual opening at Finchcast IT LLC.