Web Applications Developer II - WordPress & Full Stack Web Development

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* Job Summary:

** The Web Applications Developer II – Word Press & Full-Stack Web Development, under direction, performs complex and specialized web development functions in support of organizational websites, web applications, and digital platforms. Word Press is a primary development platform for this position, with responsibilities also extending to custom web applications, APIs, integrations, and related web technologies.  The role supports front-end and back-end development, modern Word Press theme, plugin, and block development, application troubleshooting, testing, accessibility, and ongoing platform support.

The position works collaboratively with developers, designers, content managers, project leaders, and stakeholders to develop, modernize, and maintain public-facing websites and web applications across the organization.  #
** Responsibilities:*
* ** Problem Resolution, Technical Evaluation, and Project Management
*** Reviews and analyzes web application and Word Press documentation, source code, configurations, and production results to facilitate problem resolution and identify root causes of application issues.
* Troubleshoots and resolves complex problems in Word Press and other web application environments, including theme and plugin conflicts, custom code defects, block editor issues, application errors, performance problems, integration issues, and accessibility defects.
* Evaluates and follows through on web development issues and problems until resolved or appropriately escalated.
* Participates in application and data design for web solutions, including content modeling, database structures, APIs, integrations, and application components.
* Participates in the evaluation of Word Press plugins, themes, block themes, frameworks, libraries, APIs, and other web development tools to determine applicability, security, accessibility, performance, and maintainability.
* Assists the project leader with developing work plans and schedules for website and web application projects, including outlining phases, identifying technical needs, estimating development effort, and tracking milestones for development, modernization, and migration work.  
** Project Planning and Consultation
*** Consults with clients and stakeholders to understand project requirements and provides technical recommendations regarding Word Press capabilities, web development approaches, integrations, accessibility, and implementation options within established technical standards.
* Reviews project plans and schedules, communicates development and testing results, and discusses technical problems or concerns with project leaders and stakeholders.
* Contributes to technical specifications and design documentation based on project and stakeholder requirements.
* Collaborates with project leaders, developers, designers, and content managers throughout development, testing, deployment, and ongoing support.  
** Design, Development, and Testing
*** Develops and implements complex Word Press websites, themes, block themes, custom blocks, plugins, and web applications according to established requirements and specifications.
* Develops front-end and back-end components for Word Press and other web applications using appropriate web technologies.
* Writes complex PHP, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, and related web application code in accordance with Word Press coding standards and established development guidelines.
* Applies modern Word Press development practices, including the block editor/Gutenberg, block-based development, block themes, theme.json, and Full Site Editing where appropriate.
* Develops and maintains integrations between Word Press, external APIs, data sources, databases, and other web applications as needed to…