August 2016 Jobs at Kehl Design Limited for WordPress Developer in Nairobi- Kenya

Job position : WordPress Developer Vacancy In Nairobi August 2016

Work opportunity : Employment at Kehl Design Limited in Kenya August 2016

WordPress Developer – Kehl Design Limited

Overview: Nairobi, Kenya-based Kehl Design Limited is looking for a senior and associate back-end web developer to join a team of in-house developers to expand our capacity and skillset.

Our primary aim is to fill these openings with full-time, on-site developers.

Summary

  • Develops custom, often complex WordPress-based solutions along with general PHP framework-based solutions.
  • Aids sales staff, account managers, and others in requirements gathering, web project planning, and general technical questions.
  • Provides leadership in finding/developing new technologies and methods to advance the company’s web offerings.
  • Aids other developers with system design and implementation.
  • Performs server maintenance and monitoring.
  • Supports current client websites by providing technical support.
Key Quantifiable Indicators
  • Bachelor degree in related field or comparable experience in the web development required.
  • Substantial experience working with similar technologies and environment.
  • Knowledge of PHP, MySQL, HTML/CSS, intermediate JavaScript, DNS, and Linux.
  • Experienced in developing for WordPress.
  • Ability to breakdown client problems and develop a software solution from system design to implementation.
  • Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing with good time management skills.
Reports To: Senior Project Manager

Works with: Principal, brand strategists, brand managers, designers, programmers, development, account service, copywriters, SEO manager; regularly engaged in internal and client meetings to explore and confirm project scope

Specific Skills

  • Strong understanding of PHP back-end development.
  • Good understanding of front-end technologies, including HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery.
  • Intermediate to advanced knowledge of WordPress
  • Knowledge of PHP frameworks (CodeIgniter, Symfony, Yii, Zend, etc) a plus.  Laravel strongly desired.
  • Knowledge of how to interact with RESTful APIs and formats (JSON, XML) a plus.
  • Knowledge of change control systems, specifically Git, a plus.
Responsible for
  • Contributing to “scope of build” conversations with development team, project managers, designers and other developers
  • Integrating sliced PSD files (usually already converted to HTML/CSS) into either WordPress or some other proven open source system (note: WordPress is our primary CMS platform); many of our builds are responsive
  • Developing custom web applications that drive business processes
  • Setting up e-commerce applications
  • Monitoring health and uptime of servers (general server admin in a managed services environment; no in-depth configuration required)
  • Collaborating with design, strategy and sales teams to find solutions for client website projects
  • Contributing to support of current client websites
  • Participating in regular company-wide and team meetings
  • Participating in on-site and off-site client meetings
  • Contributing to NSM’s best practices; recommending, exploring and implementing better ways to deliver
  • Growing personal and team member expertise through training, exploring and prospecting
Examples of projects the Developer will work on
  • Setting up multi-site WordPress builds
  • Integrating feeds from social networks
  • Custom developing blogs
  • Integrating with third-party APIs
  • Customizing WordPress to support specific functionality
  • Integrating shopping carts
  • Building out responsive layouts
  • Developing wireframe mockups to illustrate possible solutions
  • CRM integration
  • Developing new plugins for WordPress
  • Contributing to the build and development of internal web applications to run NSM’s internal systems and processes
  • Working with offshore developers on specific project deliverables to assure scope, quality and timely delivery
  • Developing documentation for complex systems
  • Minimal content migration (separate team for this)
  • Minimal front-end development
Additional Requirements
  • Must be comfortable working with faith-based organizations
  • An excellent communicator and collaborator
  • Able to organize and run meetings, leaving with clear objectives and tasks
  • Comfortable talking with clients (via phone, email and in person)
  • Detail-oriented in context of a fast-paced environment
  • Capable of hitting daily deadlines
  • Exceptional analytical skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Pleasant, personable demeanor (face-to-face, on the phone and via email)
  • Keen ability to multi-task; self-starter
  • Capable planner
  • A strong vocabulary
  • Teachable spirit
  • Sense of humor
Compensation: based on experience and skillset

How to Apply

Please Include A Cover Letter, Resume And At Minimum A Link To Your Personal Url/Portfolio.

We’ll Accept .Pdf Portfolios In Of Links Or Online Samples Of Your Work, But Please Submit These As A Download Rather Than An Attachment.

Send to careers@kehldesign.com



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