WordPress Developer (Remote- East Coast Candidates)

Job Description Summary:

The WordPress Developer, reporting to the Head of Website Development, will manage content, quality, and security updates for all of PTC’s global websites. This role involves collaborating with global and cross-functional teams to maintain and enhance PTC’s digital presence.
The developer must be able to explain complex technical terms, advise cross-functional teams, and support business needs. Attention to detail, high-quality work, and adaptability in a fast-paced environment are essential.
***** Must be authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorships for visa are not available now or in the future ****Job Description:

Implement updates for all of PTC’s global websites

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to update sites, ensuring best practices, UX, and accessibility
• Ensure content adheres to messaging and brand guidelines
• Lightly proof web copy and graphics for quality and consistency
• Manage updates to WordPress, PHP, and plugins

Create and update websites

• Develop and configure WordPress as needed
• Provide solutions to challenges faced by cross-functional teams to meet goals

Participate in website optimization projects to enhance PTC’s global digital footprint

• Analyze and optimize site speed, performance, cross-browser compatibility, and responsiveness; identify areas for improvement with actionable insights
• Assist in configuring, deploying and hosting WordPress websites
• Troubleshoot and resolve website issues, including performance bottlenecks and security vulnerabilities

Growth and Development

• Stay current on web development trends, best practices, and WordPress plugins

Perform other tasks and assignments as needed and specified by management

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer science, Web Development, or equivalent experience

• Minimum 3 years building and maintaining WordPress websites

Technical Skills

• WordPress CMS publishing skills

• Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP

• Familiarity with MySQL databases

• Google Analytics 4 knowledge

• Project management skills

• Strong understanding of responsive web design and mobile-friendly development

• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues efficiently

• Knowledge of UX and UI Design

• Experience with web hosting and maintenance

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, SharePoint, Projects)

Non-Technical Skills

• Excellent verbal and written skills, with the ability to work with global stakeholders whose first language may not be English
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work within deadlines
• Team player, able to work independently and collaboratively
• Strong multitasking and time-management skills, able to juggle priorities
• Exceptional troubleshooting skills and perseverance with challenging problems
• High emotional intelligence and the ability to deal with ambiguity and a rapidly changing work culture
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and use excellent judgment on sensitive subjects
• Familiarity with life sciences industry preferred
•  Travel requirements: 10%

Role can be Office-based, hybrid, or fully remote position.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorships for visa are not available now or in the future.

EEO Statement:

PTC Therapeutics is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, age, physical characteristics, social origin, disability, religion, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, veteran status or any unlawful criterion under applicable law. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and avoiding discrimination.

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