Freelance Wordpress Developer Jobs in California

A Senior Full Stack Developer (MEAN Stack) who has 8-10+ years of real organization experience building web applications in companies (NOT freelance or bootcamp). They must be strong in both front-end (Angular 17 or later) and back-end (Node.js, MongoDB) and able to lead projects, know architecture and design, work with teams, and be comfortable in a hybrid work model in Los Alamitos, CA.

Work Experience

• 10-15 years or relevant experience Req

Skills and Requirements

• Architecture and system design:
• - Experience and knowledge of Enterprise Architecture and system design.
• - Knowledge of common design patterns (e.g., MVC, Singleton, Factory) and their application in software development.
• - Ability to implement best practices in code design to ensure maintainability and scalability.
• Project leadership and domain knowledge:
• - Experience in owning application development responsibility.
• - Experience in understanding the business and strategic vision.
• - Experience in understanding the business language.
• - Experience in the areas of publications, conference event management, non-profit governance, volunteer management, digital library, marketing & sales technology, and association membership.
• Content Management Systems:
• - Expertise in WordPress CMS (or Drupal) and custom PHP development.
• - Experience building high-traffic eCommerce websites for enterprises using WordPress/Drupal, focusing on high availability, response time, and performance.
• - Proficiency in implementing WordPress as a headless backend system with WP REST API.
• - Knowledge of implementing and integrating with eCommerce packages/software such as WooCommerce and WooCommerce API.
• - Experience with security issues with WordPress/Drupal and how to address them is required.
• - Knowledge of integrating WordPress website with other internal or external services and applications is required.
• - Experience digital media and publications is preferred
• - Proficient understanding of cross-browser compatibility issues and ways to work around them.
• - Proficient in setting up development and testing CMS environments (from scratch) and tools.
• JavaScript, Typescript, and Front-End Development:
• - Command of the latest JavaScript frameworks: MEAN & MERN stack (MongoDB, Express, Next.js/AngularJS/React, Node.js).
• - Expertise in Typescript, HTML, CSS, Tailwind, JSON, JavaScript, and AJAX.
• - Understanding of WebSocket's, XMLHttpRequest, client-side caching, local storage, JavaScript modules, JavaScript scope and function execution, and Cross-Origin Resource Sharing (CORS).
• Web Services and APIs:
• - Proficient in implementing and consuming web services such as REST API.
• - Experience integrating WordPress and Drupal websites with other internal or external services and applications.
• Databases:
• - Proficient in modern databases such as MongoDB, DynamoDB, MySQL, etc.
• - Experience in data modeling and data analysis.
• Authentication and Security:
• - Knowledge of LDAP and Single Sign-On (SSO) setups.
• - Experience setting up user authentication using standard authentication services.
• - Understanding of security issues with WordPress and methods to address them.
• Cloud and System Administration:
• - Proficient in AWS instrafrtcuture adminstration and setup.
• - Proficient in Linux OS system administration.
• - Implementation experience on AWS platforms or other hosting sites (e.g., WP Engine).
• - Experience with implementing applications on AWS platform or other hosting site for example: Wp-engine
• - Experience with application servers (any modern servers), reverse proxy servers, and web servers is required.
• CI/CD (Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment):
• - Proficient understanding of CI/CD pipelines and tools.
• - Experience with tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, AWS codepipeline, or CircleCI.
• - Knowledge of automating build, test, and deployment processes.
• - Familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.
• - Proficient understanding of code versioning/integration/deployment tools. For example:- Subversion and Hudson
• Development Tools and Practices:
• - Proficiency with Git and GitHub.
• - Experience with application servers, reverse proxy servers, and web servers.
• - Strong knowledge of object-oriented design concepts, performance tuning, and current technology trends.
• - Understanding of cross-browser compatibility issues and solutions.
• Project Management and Collaboration:
• - Hands-on experience with project management tools like JIRA.
• - Good knowledge of Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
• - Experience in project estimation and planning.
• - Ability to work as part of a team and interact with all levels of management.
• - Strong business acumen to understand business strategies, customer objectives, processes, and products.
• User Experience and Design:
• - Strong knowledge of UX and responsive design principles.
• - Strong knowledge of Search Engine Optimization (SEO) principles and how to adhere to them in applications.
• - Strong knowledge of ADA compliance
• - Strong knowledge of PCI compliance
• Communication and Analytical Skills:
• - Fluent in English with a strong command of grammar and syntax.
• - Excellent presentation and written communication skills to effectively present ideas and concepts to volunteers, users, stakeholders, and technical personnel.
• - Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• - Ability to mentor junior developers and foster skill development within the team.
• - Have strong business acumen to understand the business strategy, customers' objectives, processes, and products in order to make educated recommendations.
• - Ability to work as part of a team, as well as with all levels of management.
• Application Security:
• - Strong understanding of web application security principles and best practices.
• - Experience identifying and mitigating common security vulnerabilities such as SQL injection, XSS, CSRF, and others as outlined in the OWASP Top Ten.
• - Proficient in implementing secure authentication and authorization mechanisms, including OAuth, JWT, and other standard protocols.
• - Knowledge of secure coding practices to ensure data protection and privacy.
• - Experience with security tools and practices such as static code analysis, penetration testing, and security audits.
• - Familiarity with GDPR, CCPA, and other data protection regulations to ensure compliance.
• - A solid understanding of how web applications work including security principles and session management