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POSITION: WordPress Full Stack Developer

Location: Fort Lauderdale – HQ

FLSA Classification: Exempt

At Sound Income Group, our mission is to help independent financial professionals and their clients thrive, especially those approaching or in retirement. We provide a full suite of resources across financial education, investment strategies, marketing, and practice management to support long-term success.

We foster a collaborative, performance-driven culture rooted in integrity, innovation, and service. If you’re enthusiastic about making a measurable impact in the financial services space, we invite you to grow with us.

The WordPress Full Stack Developer serves as a technical architect and strategist for our digital ecosystem, bridging the gap between complex backend functionality and polished front-end user experiences. This role is responsible for building, customizing, and maintaining high-performance WordPress websites. The Developer exercises independent judgment to architect scalable solutions, integrates third-party services, troubleshoots critical issues, and collaborates with marketing and design teams to ensure that digital properties align with business growth objectives and brand standards.

Platform Development & Architecture

• Act as the primary technical lead for the WordPress environment, evaluating project requirements to determine optimal themes, plugins, and custom development strategies.
• Build and customize advanced WordPress themes and plugins from the ground up, ensuring code adheres to best practices (WordPress standards, security, version control).
• Exercise independent judgment to architect database schemas, custom post types, and advanced custom fields to support complex content and marketing needs.
• Manage staging and production environments, overseeing seamless deployments and minimizing downtime.

Full Stack Integration & Optimization

• Handle the full stack of web development: implement responsive front-end designs using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, while engineering robust back-end solutions with PHP and MySQL.
• Integrate websites with external APIs, CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot), marketing automation tools, and e-commerce platforms (WooCommerce).
• Collaborate with the marketing team to ensure the website architecture supports SEO strategies, conversion rate optimization, and analytics tracking.
• Identify patterns in site performance or user feedback; provide actionable insights and technical recommendations to the marketing leadership team to improve site speed, user experience, and functionality.

Security, Maintenance & Troubleshooting

• Proactively monitor website health, including uptime, security vulnerabilities, and plugin compatibility; implement solutions to mitigate risks before they impact users.
• Anticipate potential technical challenges (e.g., traffic spikes, third-party API changes) and implement scalable solutions to keep initiatives on track.
• Serve as the final escalation point for complex technical issues, performing deep-dive troubleshooting into code conflicts, server errors, or database corruption.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Project Leadership

• Serve as the technical liaison between the marketing team and external vendors or internal stakeholders, translating business needs into technical requirements and vice versa.
• Collaborate with the Project Coordinator and design teams to refine workflows, ensuring that development timelines are realistic and deliverables meet quality standards.
• Provide input into the development roadmap, proposing enhancements to the digital experience platform based on emerging technologies and business needs.
• Represent the technical perspective in internal discussions, helping shape initiatives that support business growth through reliable, high-performing digital tools.

Background and Education:

• Minimum of 3 years professional experience in full-stack web development.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with WordPress development, including building custom themes and plugins.
• Proven experience with PHP development in a WordPress context.
• Demonstrated experience integrating third-party APIs and services.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Web Development, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).

Technology Expertise:

• Core: PHP, MySQL, JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, CSS3, SASS/LESS.
• WordPress: Advanced Custom Fields, Custom Post Types, REST API, Theme/Plugin Development Hierarchy, Hooks (Actions/Filters).
• Front-End: Modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React, Vue.js - preferred), responsive design principles, cross-browser compatibility.
• Tools: Git/GitHub, npm/Webpack, Composer.
• Server/DevOps: Experience with LAMP/LEMP stack management, cPanel, command-line interface, and staging/production workflows.

Competencies:

• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues independently.
• Project Management: Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Communication: Ability to translate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Attention to Detail: Commitment to writing clean, documented, and secure code.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to look beyond immediate tasks to understand how technical decisions impact long-term business goals.

• Ability to work for extended periods at a desk using a computer.
• Ability to lift up to 10 pounds if/when necessary.
• Routine use of telephone and email.
• Office-based role with potential travel to conferences, events, and satellite offices as needed.

We’re proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports your professional and personal well-being, including:

• 100% employer-covered medical benefits and HRA account
• Dental & vision plans
• Generous PTO + 10 NYSE company holidays per year
• 401K with company match program
• Free onsite parking
• Company-provided laptop and required technology
• Access to an on-site gym (free of charge)
• Weekly vehicle detailing (at additional cost)