Job Description

Assignment: RQ09280 - Software Developer - Senior

Job Title: WordPress Developer

Requisition (SS): RQ09280

Start Date: 2025-06-02

Client: Children, Youth & Social Services Cluster

End Date: 2025-12-18

Office Location: 5700 Yonge St, Toronto

Organization: Children, Youth & Social Services Cluster

Ministry: Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement

# Business Days: 138.00

Hybrid: Please note this role is part of a hybrid Work Arrangement and resource(s) will be required to work at a minimum of 2-3 days per week at 5700 Yonge St.

Must have Skills:

• Understanding of the WordPress CMS, architecture, and customizations
• Ability to develop or customize themes and plugins.
• Strong front end and back-end development skills in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP
• Familiarity with MySQL and how WordPress interacts with databases.
• Experience in performance optimization - speed, caching, image optimization and code efficiency.
• Knowledge of securing WordPress installations against vulnerabilities
• REST API integration with third-party tools or services.
• Experience in implementation of WordPress solutions in Azure cloud stack (App Services, Database Service, Cloud Security, CI/CD Pipeline setup and maintenance).

Description

• Required to translate technical systems specifications into working, tested applications. This includes:
• developing detailed programming specifications writing and/or generating code
• compiling data-driven programs, maintaining, and conducting unit tests
• Resolves and troubleshoots technical problems which arise during the use and operation of software packages, including technical assistance in implementation, conversion and migrations.

General Skills:

• Experience in programming and analysis; specialized software package support at the specified experience level
• Ability to collaborate with IT Professionals throughout the Software Development Life Cycle
• Experience in structured methodologies for the development, design, implementation and maintenance of applications
• Experience in design, code, test, debug and document applications
• Experience in the use of object and/or third generation language development tools
• Experience in one or more programming languages (PHP, JavaScript, HTML, Web Development)
• Experience in application design, latest design patterns, deployment and troubleshooting
• Experience with relational and hierarchical database technologies (MySQL, Oracle)
• Experience in the use of information retrieval packages using query languages
• Experience with one or more communications protocols
• Experience eliciting and documenting information from diverse business area stakeholders and subject matter experts
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills; verbal and written communication skills; interpersonal and negotiation skills
• A team player with a track record for meeting deadlines
• Knowledge and experience in rapid application development (RAD) methodologies
• Knowledge and understanding of Information Management principles, concepts, policies and practices
• Experience reviewing, analyzing, and modifying product installation scripts including encoding, testing, debugging
• Ability to provide post-implementation support and resolve any post-implementation technical issues
• Experience conducting design walkthrough sessions with project team
• Knowledge of AI Chatbots using popular foundational models
• Knowledge of machine learning, data handling and experience in AI frameworks

Desirable Skills:

• Understanding of the WordPress CMS, architecture, and customizations
• Ability to develop or customize themes and plugins.
• Strong front end and back-end development skills in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP
• Familiarity with MySQL and how WordPress interacts with databases.
• Experience in performance optimization - speed, caching, image optimization and code efficiency.
• Knowledge of securing WordPress installations against vulnerabilities
• REST API integration with third-party tools or services.
• Experience in implementation of WordPress solutions in Azure cloud stack (App Services, Database Service, Cloud Security, CI/CD Pipeline setup and maintenance).
• Knowledge and understanding of Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA) and related regulations and standards.

Selection Criteria:

Technical Expertise 80%

• Experience as a Senior Technical Consultant in large-scale enterprises and involvement in I&IT transformation projects.
• Understanding of the WordPress CMS, architecture, and customizations
• Ability to develop or customize themes and plugins.
• Strong front end and back-end development skills in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP
• Familiarity with MySQL and how WordPress interacts with databases.
• Experience in performance optimization - speed, caching, image optimization and code efficiency.
• Knowledge of securing WordPress installations against vulnerabilities
• REST API integration with third-party tools or services.
• Experience in implementation of WordPress solutions in Azure cloud stack (App Services, Database Service, Cloud Security, CI/CD Pipeline setup and maintenance).
• Knowledge and understanding of Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA) and related regulations and standards.
• Ability to provide end-to-end solution design, offering recommendations to achieve business outcomes in alignment with business requirements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business goals and support delivery of successful outcomes.
• Develop code following development standards, architectural governance principles, and design patterns, ensuring consistency and quality in end-to-end solutions.
• Incorporate security requirements into design, ensuring compliance with industry security standards and policies.
• Conduct thorough code reviews, including unit testing, to ensure software quality and reliability.
• Address defects and provide support to developers, testers, and end-users, ensuring timely resolution and minimal disruption.

Methodology, testing and troubleshooting. - 20%

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, complemented by excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and negotiation abilities.
• Experience working in an Agile development environment, with the ability to provide comprehensive user and system documentation as needed.
• Contribute to effective risk and issue management related to solution designs, ensuring potential problems are identified and addressed proactively.
• Collaborate with cross-functional and distributed teams, including designers, developers, architects, project managers, and QA, to ensure alignment and successful project outcomes.
• Promote industry standards and best practices within product teams to maintain high quality and consistency in development.

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