WordPress Web Developer

Looking for an immediate joiner

About Us: Aldrich is a leading global consulting and event organizing firm with a robust track record in the oil and energy industry. Our expertise spans planning, development, design, construction, operation and maintenance of critical infrastructures. We have established ourselves as one of the most significant event organizers in the Middle East and have achieved impressive growth through strategic partnerships and our flagship events to new markets. With over a decade of experience in conference and event management, we are dedicated to delivering unparalleled experiences to our clients across the globe. Our success is driven by the profound skills and hard work of our team. Aldrich is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

If you are a passionate WordPress Web Developer ready to take on new challenges and contribute to our success, we would love to hear from you! In this role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, optimizing, and maintaining our websites, ensuring they are user-friendly, visually appealing, and functionally robust. You will work closely with our marketing, design, and event production teams to enhance our online presence and deliver exceptional digital experiences.

Requirements:

• Proficient in WordPress, Google Search Console, E-commerce and Performance Optimization.
• Implement on-page SEO strategies, including optimizing content, meta tags and headings.
• Analyze website traffic and user behavior using tools like Google Analytics.
• Solid project-level experience with ACF, Dynamic Web Design and Page Builders.
• Experience with web-based programming languages (e.g., HTML, JavaScript, PHP).
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., Google Cloud, AWS).
• Familiarity with the LAMP environment.
• Experience with E-commerce solutions and methodologies.
• Previous experience in a development firm/agency environment.
• Basic knowledge of Git and other code versioning tools.
• Experience in testing and debugging tools.
• Solid understanding of web development life-cycle and best practices.
• Strong English proficiency (written and verbal).

Qualities:

• Eye for design
• Passion for web design & development.
• Demonstrated ability to get things done.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality and defect-free projects.
• Ability to collaborate with a team to complete projects rapidly.
• Strong time management skills.
• Takes direction well but can also make decisions and take initiative.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Stays up-to-date on the latest web technologies.
• Professional, dependable, detail-oriented and self-motivated.
• Enjoys problem-solving.
• Customer-centric mentality.

Responsibilities:

• Build, customize and maintain WordPress websites, ensuring they meet the standards and functionality needs.
• Develop custom themes and plugins as required to enhance website capabilities.
• Ensure responsive design and cross-browser compatibility.
• Optimize website speed and performance through best practices (caching, image optimization, etc.).
• Monitor and troubleshoot any issues related to website performance or functionality.
• Implement security measures to protect the website from vulnerabilities and cyber threats.
• Backup website data regularly and implement recovery procedures.
• Ensure the website provides an excellent user experience, focusing on ease of navigation and clear calls to action.
• Design and implement engaging UI elements that enhance user interaction and satisfaction.
• Manage and update website content, including event details, blog posts and multimedia.
• Implement and manage content management workflows for various types of content.
• Develop and implement comprehensive SEO strategies to improve organic search rankings and increase website traffic.
• Optimize website content, meta tags, headings and images to improve search engine visibility.
• Implement schema markup to enhance search engine understanding of website content.
• Optimize site architecture, URL structures and internal linking for better search engine indexing.
• Monitor and analyze website performance using tools like Google Analytics, Google Search Console and SEO-specific tools.
• Ensure that event-specific content and promotions are effectively integrated into the website and optimized for search engines.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Web Development, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Relevant Certifications in WordPress development, web design, or related technologies (e.g., WordPress Certified Developer, Google Analytics Certification) are a plus.
• Proven Experience in lieu of formal education will be considered, provided there is a strong portfolio of WordPress projects.

Please read through the job description carefully and if you feel you fit well to the role please apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: AED4,000 - AED5,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):
Can you join within the next week?
Have you included your portfolio in your CV?