Freelance PHP - WordPress Developer

October 18

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Description

• The Motley Fool is looking for a talented Freelance PHP Developer to join our team on an independent contract basis 40 hours per week. • We’re anticipating 6-12 months for this contract with the possibility of extension. • Our mission on the Global Tech Team: Helping people in Australia, Canada and the United Kingdom invest, better. • We are looking for a savvy, talented software engineer to join our team as a contractor. • We live and breathe online, so we are constantly stepping up our site game.

Requirements

• Proven track record in a senior development role with a focus on PHP, WordPress and various flavors of JavaScript (Vanilla, jQuery, TypeScript, React, Vue.js) • Strong background and understanding of extending WordPress via its pub/sub model as well as OOP principles and design patterns in PHP • Familiarity with RESTful APIs and integrating third-party services into WordPress • Strong written communication skills • Familiar with git and GitHub flows • Experience with unit testing and integration testing methodologies • Familiarity with composer and managing PHP dependencies • Understanding of web security vulnerabilities and experience implementing security measures • Experience with AWS (especially Lambda, SQS) • Excellent analytical skills to troubleshoot and solve complex technical issues