Senior Wordpress Developer

Role: Sr. Wordpress Developer Location: Must be based in Canada (available EST hours) Work Arrangement: Remote or hybrid options available Type: Contract As a Senior Wordpress Developer for Havas CX Canada, you will work with the team to develop, maintain and improve new and existing Wordpress websites. You will have to understand all aspects of a Wordpress website, from back end theme development, custom admin pages to front end html and css. Who you are: You have a keen eye for details and tenacity for solving difficult problemsYou possess strong analytical skills and use data for sound decision-makingYou bring a positive energy to the team and thrive on strong collaborationYou strive for constant improvement in both yourself and your teamYou are someone others look to for solving difficult problems, bounce ideas off and providing an alternate viewpointYou have a strong understanding of the ins/outs of Wordpress and keep up to-date with where the platform is going Responsibilities: Create/update custom themes and pluginsCreate/Leverage Custom Blocks and the default WP Editing Blocks to create pagesBuild and manage WP environments on various server types (GCP, AWS, WPEngine)Maintaining, extending, and enhancing existing codeAccurately reproduce provided design/UX as accessible & performant codeFollowing established SDLC processes, policies and guidelines for software developmentTroubleshoot and correct complex software defects, through troubleshooting, defect fixingReview and approve pull requests of other team members Desired Skills: Strong professional experience with WordPress developmentHands-on experience developing custom WordPress themes and pluginsStrong PHP, HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript skillsExperience with Gutenberg and custom WordPress blocksExperience integrating RESTful APIs and creating custom WordPress API endpointsStrong understanding of responsive development, cross-browser compatibility, web accessibility, and performance best practicesExperience working with Git-based development workflowsExperience with build tools such as NPM, Webpack, or GulpAbility to troubleshoot and improve existing codeExperience working within structured software development and deployment processesExperience with Bootstrap 5+Experience with AWS, Google Cloud Platform, or WP EngineExperience with Bitbucket, Bitbucket Pipelines, and CI/CDExperience working in an agency or fast-paced digital delivery environment About Havas CX: We are a Digital Marketing and advertising agency. We are part of the larger Havas Group, one of the world's largest global communications groups based in France. In Canada, Havas CX operates from its Toronto office, offering a full suite of services, creating meaningful experiences across the customer journey. With deep capabilities in business transformation, experience design, CRM, and technology, we partner with leading brands to deliver exceptional digital products and services across B2B and B2C markets. Our culture is people-first, collaborative, and driven by innovation. We are deeply committed to investing in the professional development of our team members, providing ample opportunities to expand skills, take on diverse challenges, and contribute to high-impact projects. Our passion for what we do drives us. Joining our team means being part of a culture and organization that prioritizes growth, innovation, and the pursuit of excellence...not to mention you would make some pretty cool new friends! Website: https://www.havascxcanada.com/ Additional Information This role represents an active vacancy at Havas. You will be joining a collaborative, growth-oriented environment where ideas are encouraged and career development is supported. The base range for this position is CAD $60-80/hour, with final compensation determined based on factors such as work location, skills, experience, and background. Havas uses artificial intelligence-enabled tools to support certain aspects of the recruitment process. All hiring decisions are made by our recruiting and hiring teams.