Application Developer (Wordpress), Tier 1

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We're thunder::tech. Here, we make brands boom. What does that mean? We empower midsize brands to grow by delivering expertly crafted, fully integrated marketing solutions that blend creativity and technology.

We don’t silo our areas of expertise. We combine advertising, communications, digital marketing, web infrastructure, visual design, multimedia and branding expertise to build holistic strategies to serve our clients across the globe.

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Our team of talented creators, developers, writers and artists come together to craft innovative solutions that resonate with your customers and generate real growth, both online and offline. Any brand can be seen. We make your brand heard.

But what really sets us apart? We’re relentless in our pursuit of quality in everything we do for our clients. We dig in, understand your goals and work as a team to make them happen. We bring together diverse talents and perspectives to craft bold solutions that push your business farther. We’re in it for the long haul, driven by a shared vision for success and partnerships that never settle for mediocrity.

And it starts with hiring good humans. People who are dedicated, curious and bold—people who care about doing great work and aren’t afraid to push boundaries. We thrive on collaboration with each other and our clients, bringing together the best minds to solve complex problems and drive your brand forward.
 

Application Developer (Wordpress), Tier 1

The Application Developer (WordPress), Tier 1 plays a key role in building and maintaining engaging, high-performing websites powered by WordPress. This role is ideal for a developer who enjoys creating custom themes and plugins while collaborating closely with design and content teams. You’ll help deliver scalable, user-friendly digital experiences that meet both client and business needs.
 

The Application Developer (WordPress), Tier 1 will be a part of the thunder::tech Development Department. The Development Department is responsible for day-to-day project production and is composed of four teams: application development, front-end development, digital support and systems operations (sysops). The Application Developer (WordPress), Tier 1 will work closely with designers, front-end developers and project managers on client projects and will report to the Senior Director of Development.

Location: Cleveland-Akron area with the ability to be in the office two days per week (Tuesday and Wednesday).
 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

WordPress Development & Customization

• Develop, customize and maintain WordPress websites.
• Build custom WordPress themes and plugins to meet project requirements.
• Implement designs with attention to responsiveness, accessibility and performance.

Integration & Optimization

• Integrate WordPress with third-party services, APIs and marketing tools.
• Maintain and optimize WordPress databases and overall site performance.
• Ensure adherence to WordPress performance, security and deployment best practices.

Troubleshooting & Maintenance

• Troubleshoot, debug and resolve site issues across environments.
• Stay current with WordPress core updates, plugin ecosystems and security standards.

Collaboration & Project Support

• Collaborate with designers, front-end developers and project managers to deliver complete solutions.
• Provide project updates and technical guidance to internal teams.

 

Qualifications:

Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Web Development or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 1–3 years of professional WordPress development experience.
• Experience working with modern WordPress workflows, including custom themes, plugin development and Git-based source control.
• Familiarity with hosting platforms, staging environments and deployment workflows.

Technical Skills

• Strong experience developing with WordPress.
• Proficiency in PHP, HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
• Experience creating custom themes and plugins (beyond page builder tools).
• Understanding of WordPress performance, security and deployment best practices.

Soft Skills

• Strong attention to detail, especially in implementing designs and maintaining consistency.
• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to troubleshoot and debug effectively.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to cross-functional teams.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Collaborative approach and openness to feedback.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working in an agency or client-service environment.
• Familiarity with accessibility standards (WCAG) and SEO best practices.
• Experience integrating marketing tools or analytics platforms within WordPress.
• Exposure to modern front-end frameworks or headless WordPress implementations.

This position provides a market-competitive base salary between $55,000 and $65,000, with the final amount determined by the candidates' experience and qualifications.

Conclusion:

thunder::tech is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels. We consider qualified applicants from all backgrounds, including race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability and veteran status.  

We strongly encourage people of all backgrounds and communities to apply, especially women, BIPOC and other underrepresented individuals in the marketing industry.