Wordpress Programmer/Ninja (Mid-Senior) - On-Site Only

Company Description Design Force Marketing is an innovative marketing agency based in the West Michigan Lakeshore area, serving a wide range of local and regional clients. The team specializes in marketing and web development, and also delivers CRM, SEO, design, and proprietary software solutions. The agency’s social media services help clients maintain a consistent, engaging presence through posts, videos, and visually compelling graphics. Design Force Marketing has supported clients across diverse industries, including real estate, restaurants, fitness centers, and insurance, with particularly strong CRM and marketing capabilities for dealerships. The organization focuses on helping clients gain a competitive edge through strategic, data-informed marketing and technology.

Role Description This full-time, on-site WordPress Programmer/Ninja (Mid-Senior) role is located in Grand Haven, MI. The role focuses on building, customizing, and maintaining WordPress websites, including theme and plugin development, performance optimization, and site troubleshooting. Day-to-day tasks include translating design mockups into responsive, accessible web pages, implementing new features, and integrating third-party tools and APIs. The programmer will collaborate closely with designers, marketers, and account managers to develop solutions that support client goals and align with brand standards. Responsibilities also include maintaining code quality, adhering to best practices, performing regular updates and backups, and providing technical support for ongoing website enhancements.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in Computer Science concepts and software development principles.
• Proficiency in Back-End Web Development and Programming, including PHP, MySQL, and RESTful integrations within WordPress environments.
• Experience with Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) and modern development practices (version control, testing, debugging).
• Hands-on experience with WordPress theme and plugin development, customization, and performance/security optimization.
• Knowledge of front-end technologies such as HTML5, CSS3/Sass, JavaScript, and responsive design frameworks.
• Ability to translate business and design requirements into scalable, maintainable technical solutions.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines on-site.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams (design, marketing, client services) in an agency or similar environment is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or equivalent practical experience is preferred but not required.
• Must be highly experienced this isn't a Wordpress developer position, this is a Wordpress programmer position where you are comfortable with custom styles, themes, plugins, integrations.