PHP and Wordpress Developer

Summary: The PHP and Wordpress Developer role is focused on restoring and stabilizing the NC Museum of Natural Sciences website. The position requires immediate availability for a short-term engagement, with potential for extension. Key responsibilities include diagnosing issues, restoring functionality, and providing maintenance recommendations. The role is remote and classified as outside IR35.

Key Responsibilities:

• Website Access Restoration: Diagnose and repair issues related to the missing WordPress login PHP file, restoring the login functionality for administrative and content management access.
• Static Pages Restoration: Diagnose and repair issues related to the inability to make live changes made to the static portions of the site.
• Codebase Stabilization: Identify problematic custom PHP code, outdated plugins, and legacy configurations that contribute to website instability, applying fixes as necessary to support ongoing use.
• Content Management Support: Make minor updates to improve navigation and usability where feasible, given the current structure, to facilitate better access for public users and ease of content management.
• Short-Term Maintenance Recommendations: Provide guidance on maintaining the website's operability over the short term, including essential updates and monitoring for potential points of failure.
• Documentation: Document any repairs, temporary fixes, or recommendations for the NCMNS team to maintain site functionality and address minor issues.

Key Skills:

• Proficiency in PHP and WordPress development.
• Experience with diagnosing and repairing website issues.
• Ability to stabilize codebases and manage plugins.
• Strong documentation skills for maintenance and recommendations.
• Familiarity with content management systems and usability improvements.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: undetermined

Country: USA

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT