Senior Web Developer Job at Alliance Defending Freedom in Scottsdale

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Make a difference with us! At Alliance Defending Freedom, we believe God has brought you here for His purpose—to stand for truth and defend the God-given right to live and speak it. Review our Statement of Faith to ensure we’re a fit for you.

Location: Scottsdale, AZ

Overview

Team Overview: Join our team as a Senior Web Developer and bring deep WordPress expertise to life through elegant, scalable web solutions. You\'ll lead the development of complex front- and back-end systems, leveraging your skills in PHP, custom plugin development, and seamless API integrations to power our digital experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain custom WordPress plugins, themes, blocks, and layouts tailored to business needs.
• Create responsive, user-friendly interfaces using HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript.
• Customize and extend WordPress themes and custom post types.
• Optimize performance and scalability across WordPress instances and configurations.
• Implement best practices in security, coding standards, and maintainability.
• Design and implement robust integrations with external services (e.g., CRM platforms, marketing automation tools, payment gateways, RESTful APIs), including managing authentication protocols (OAuth, tokens, etc.) and ensuring reliable data exchanges.
• Collaborate with the Operations team to monitor site uptime, performance, and server logs; ensure timely updates, patches, and backups with minimal downtime.
• Troubleshoot bugs and user issues with precision and clear documentation.
• Work closely with product owners, designers, and developers to translate business requirements into technical specifications and implementations.
• Participate in sprint planning, code reviews, and deployment processes.
• Mentor junior developers and contribute to improving development workflows.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of professional web development experience with a strong portfolio of WordPress-driven projects.
• 3+ years working within Agile, SCRUM, or Kanban environments.
• Solid command of HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and responsive design best practices.
• Proven experience with RESTful APIs and building/maintaining integrations.
• Proficiency with Git, build tools, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with accessibility and SEO best practices.
• Experience with Docker and local development environments (e.g., wp-env).
• Understanding of Agile methodologies, including SCRUM, Kanban, and sprint cycles.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with test automation (e.g., Playwright) and headless WordPress implementations.

Pay & Benefits

Alliance Defending Freedom offers a competitive compensation and benefits package to support well-being and growth. While specific salary ranges are not disclosed, our compensation is competitive with top non-profit organizations. Benefits include 100% covered medical and dental insurance, medical and dependent care reimbursement, paid disability, long-term care, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan with a 4% company match. We prioritize work-life balance with paid time off and 12 paid holidays each year.