Job: VSP - Web Developer (WordPress)
Location : Onsite - North Chesterfield, VA
Job ID: (749819)
Client :State of VA

Interview Mode: In Person Only

VSP - Web Developer (WordPress)

IN PERSON IVS ONLY

ON SITE REQUIRED: 4 days/week (pls see add'l info below)

VSP - Web Developer (WordPress)

IN PERSON IVS ONLY (No Exceptions)

FYI: this role is replacing VSP - Web Developer (PHP) - IN PERSON IVS ONLY (748234). Forgot to include this info bf I opened the new job req. If your candidate was forwarded OR interviewed for 748234 - do not submit them again.

ON SITE REQUIRED: Right now, VSP team is generally working 4 days on site and 1 day off based on the Governor's directive. This is subject to change in either direction. This could also change based on the demands of the project, so it is possible that there will be weeks where they need to be on site (5 days) all week. If selected, they need to plan to be on site 4 days a week and be available to be on site as needed.

The Virginia State Police has a proud history of serving and protecting the Commonwealth. We seek to expand our diverse team of change makers and innovators. As a member of the VSP family, you would make difference by serving every city, county, town, resident, and visitor of the Commonwealth through support of our vast public safety mission. Challenge yourself to make a difference today by applying for a career with VSP!

What You Do and How You Do It:

As a WordPress Developer in the IT Division, you will be joining a highly dynamic and results oriented Department. You will be a key resource in providing enhancements and security for six WordPress applications while working closely with stakeholders. Your full stack development work will support VSP's mission in highway safety, emergency messaging, and recruitment. The position is hybrid and your work arrangement does require regular onsite presence.

You will be responsible for:

Working across the full stack in WordPress to build new features and services

Developing solutions in WordPress that support positive, accessible user experiences in both desktop and mobile environments

Debugging and security remediations for public facing applications

Working with agile development methodologies, adhering to best practices, and pursuing continued learning opportunities

Here's What You Need:

Demonstrated expertise in WordPress application development

Proficiency in PHP coding and debugging

Proficiency in front-end technologies like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript

Understanding of SQL

Understanding of REST API

Proven knowledge of back-end/infrastructure maintenance and optimization and UX/UI principles

Proven knowledge of secure coding practices

Ability to work as team member on web development projects end-to-end

Outstanding communication skills

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in information sciences, computer science, or a related field; considerable software implementation experience

Demonstrated expertise in WordPress application development

Required

5

Years

Proficiency in PHP coding and debugging

Required

5

Years

Proficiency in front-end technologies like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript

Required

5

Years

Understanding of SQL

Required

5

Years

Understanding of REST API

Required

5

Years

Ability to work as team member on web development projects end-to-end

Required

5

Years

Proven knowledge of back-end/infrastructure maintenance and optimization and UX/UI principles

Required

5

Years

Proven knowledge of secure coding practices

Required

5

Years

Outstanding communication skills

Required

5

Years

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in information sciences, computer science, or a related field;