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Home / Learning Center / We’re Hiring a Senior Plugin Developer

We’re Hiring a Senior Plugin Developer

Article PublishedMarch 9, 2023Last UpdatedMarch 23, 2023 Read Time 4 minutes

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We’re excited to announce that we’re hiring a Senior Plugin Developer to join our team. This is a full-time, salaried position that is open to anyone worldwide.

About Equalize Digital

We’re a fully remote, Certified B Corporation and WordPress VIP Silver Agency Partner, specializing in building highly custom, accessibility-first websites, and web applications.

We have a premium WordPress plugin, Accessibility Checker, that audits websites for accessibility errors and displays results in the WordPress admin dashboard.

We organize the official WordPress Accessibility Meetup and are advocates for web accessibility in all we do.

Everything we do is driven by our core values.

We believe that there is a difference between “work” and “how you make a living.” We believe that joy can be found in work, but we also believe that there is more to life than work.

We believe that our actions can bring change, and we believe in inspiring others to be change agents in their businesses. There can always be more, we can always be better, and we can always grow both personally and professionally.

Read more about our values.

Senior Plugin Developer Job Description

Senior Plugin Developers at Equalize Digital are responsible for creating and maintaining the custom code that goes into our freemium WordPress plugin Accessibility Checker, and other WordPress plugins that we own.

This role works closely with numerous stakeholders, including our executive team, investors, customers, the broader WordPress community, and their colleagues, to create world-class accessibility tools that are used by thousands of people globally. This role may eventually expand to software product development projects outside of WordPress CMS.

Individuals who enjoy creating clean, performant, and accessible software, and who are interested in meaningful work that positively impacts millions of people, will thrive in this role.

What You’ll Do

  • Collaborate with our CTO and CEO to brainstorm solutions to development challenges within Accessibility Checker.
  • Prototype and iterate on new features alongside our CTO, and other developers on the team. 
  • Write readable, secure, accessible, testable, and standards-compliant code, proactively helping to modernize and upgrade the existing code base over time.
  • Communicate via Basecamp and Github to keep team members appraised on task status or issues as they arise.
  • Respond to escalated plugin support requests requiring strong technical assistance.
  • Be a key team member in helping to significantly grow the Accessibility Checker user base and create a market-leading product.

Essential Skills

  • Experienced full-stack developer with advanced skills in both front-end and back-end development. (HTML, SCSS, PHP, Javascript, SQL, React or Vue, etc.)
  • Experience developing WordPress plugins or themes and seeing them through to release.
  • Familiarity with WordPress core architecture, WordPress coding standards, and the WordPress block editor (Gutenberg).
  • Proficiency with the WordPress REST API and creating custom API endpoints.
  • Ability to efficiently troubleshoot plugin, theme, and server environment conflicts.
  • Understanding of and commitment to accessibility best practices and Web Content Accessibility Guidelines.
  • Committed to writing high-quality code that is scalable, maintainable, and efficient.
  • Able to research, identify, and test solutions independently. 
  • Routinely utilizes linters, scanners, and other preventive tools to detect and squash bugs.

Experience & Education

  • Minimum 4 years of software development experience.
  • Previous experience developing WordPress themes or plugins in a lead role is highly desirable.
  • Nice to have: Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field or code bootcamp certificate.

Personal Qualities

We are not limiting this search to specific locations or countries; anyone can apply. However, all applicants must be fluent in written and spoken English. The ability to align work schedules at least partially with USA time zones is highly desirable.

These are the qualities we value in our team:

  • Intelligence. Demonstrates ability to quickly and proficiently understand and absorb new information.
  • Attention to Detail. Does not let important details slip through the cracks or derail a project.
  • Proactivity. Acts without being told what to do. Brings new ideas to the company.
  • Integrity. Does not cut corners ethically. Builds trust, maintains confidence and focuses on doing the right thing.
  • Adaptability. Adjusts quickly to changing priorities and conditions. Copes effectively with complexity and change.
  • Communication. Speaks and writes clearly and articulately without being overly verbose. Maintains this standard across all channels of communication.
  • Teamwork. Reaches out to peers and cooperates with supervisors to establish an overall collaborative working relationship.
  • Open to Critique. Often solicits feedback and reacts calmly to criticism.

Compensation

$74k – $108k Salary. Specific compensation will fall within this range based on individual experience and the local cost of living in your home country. 

Beyond salary, this position includes the following benefits:

  • 25 Paid Days Off
    • 10 Paid Holidays 
    • 1 Week Off Paid December 25-30 for our all-company break
    • 10 Days Additional PTO (increases to 15 Days after 3 years)
  • Health Insurance
    • Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Available for US Residents
    • Health Insurance Reimbursement Plan for International Team Members
  • Continuing Education Opportunities
    • Support and cost reimbursement for attending conferences, classes, and certification programs.
    • Financial support for speaking engagements.
  • Remote Work
    • 100% remote with schedule flexibility.
    • No micromanagement. We have high expectations and give team members the freedom to bring ideas and excel in their positions.

Read our employee handbook to learn more.

Working at Equalize Digital allows you to create meaningful change on the internet. Be excited about going to work each day, knowing you’re solving interesting coding challenges in a product that helps people with disabilities.

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