Thank you for your interest in joining our team. We’re always on the lookout for great web designers, web developers and sales professionals. Please e-mail us at: careers@purplepig.ca and tell us why you think you would make a great addition to our organization. Be sure to include a resume and the desired position you’re applying for.
We are a Kelowna based Internet marketing and web design company, specializing in online marketing solutions for small to mid-sized businesses.
NOW HIRING!
Web Developer (WordPress)
Purple Pig is looking for their next piglet! Are you fluent in HTML? Do you love WordPress? If so, this position might be a great fit for you.
As our WordPress Developer, you will be a problem solver and have a portfolio that will reflect your top-notch technical skills, along with several live examples of websites you’ve helped develop using WordPress. Adhering to timelines, you will work independently without the need for micromanagement. A typical day could include activities such as migrating websites, solving email issues, setting up hosting accounts, helping our design & development team customize layouts, or resolving WordPress performance issues.
Skills You Will Need To ‘Bring Home the Bacon’:
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Vast knowledge of website/email migrations, VPS hosting, WHM and email account setup
- High-level comprehension of WooCommerce, JavaScript, PHP & MySQL
- Thorough understanding of resolving cross-browser & mobile compatibility issues
- Self-motivated, able to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively
Bonus Skills to ‘Squeal the Spotlight’:
- Demonstrable skills utilizing custom HTML to resolve page layouts
- Adept in eCommerce development
- Previous experience working for a reputable agency
- Previous experience working remotely
Duties and Tasks That Will ‘Hog’ Your Time:
- Communicating directly with clients to help define tasks and solve various technical issues
- Assisting our other designers & developers to build WordPress websites, configuring plugins & themes
- Multitasking on numerous projects of various sizes and levels of complexity
- Completing regularly scheduled maintenance (updating core, theme & plugins) on WordPress websites
Hours: Mon – Fri 8:00am to 4:30pm
Compensation: $56,680 – $65,000 per annum, commensurate with experience and portfolio.
This is a remote, home office position with preference given to candidates based in Vancouver, Victoria, Kamloops, Calgary or Kelowna. The candidate is required to provide a dedicated workspace.
Please reply with resume and portfolio links to: careers@purplepig.ca
LET’S WORK TOGETHER
Whether you’re a startup or multi-million dollar organization, we’re up for anything.
