Job Description

Mondly by Pearson is a leading language learning platform dedicated to making language learning accessible, engaging, and effective. As part of Pearson, we leverage the power of cutting-edge technology to deliver innovative language education solutions to millions of users worldwide. We are looking for a highly skilled Frontend/WordPress Developer to join our dynamic team and contribute to the development of world-class applications.

Job Summary

The WordPress Developer Analyst will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining websites using the WordPress platform. Working in collaboration with other members of the Technology and Marketing teams, the successful candidate will play a crucial role in achieving the organization’s goals by delivering high-quality websites that meet the company’s needs. In this role, the candidate will be expected to optimize the performance, functionality, and user experience of the websites.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain WordPress plugins and themes;
• Ensure high performance and availability, and manage all technical aspects of the CMS;
• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and best practices;
• Collaborate with other team members to ensure the blog and/or website is optimized for usability and performance;
• Maintaining security and optimizing the existing code;
• Integrate third-party APIs to enhance website functionality;
• Conduct regular site audits to identify areas for improvement and optimization;
• Responsible for both back-end and front-end development;
• Comply with data protection and privacy regulations, ensuring adherence to best practices in website management;
• Promote a culture of partnership, teamwork, innovation and diversity, equity, and inclusion;
• Participate in a highly collaborative, customer-centred, data-driven culture that challenges norms with a bias for action and defending it; supports the diversity of thought, experiences, and approaches to problem-solving.
• Duly observe all applicable health and safety laws and regulations.

Qualifications & Skills

• Degree (or equivalent) preferred, ideally in Computer Science or equivalent experience;
• At least 3 years of experience in WordPress development;
• Solid knowledge of PHP, HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript;
• Working knowledge with AWS Elastic Beanstalk, S3 and Cloud front is a plus;
• A good understanding of relational databases, in particular MySQL, is a plus;
• Experience with responsive and adaptive design is preferred;
• Experience with Frontend Web frameworks like React.js, Ember.js is a plus
• Strong communication skills and ability to seamlessly collaborate with several different teams;
• A technical mindset with great attention to detail;
• Passion for education and learning;
• Evident fluency in the English Language, being confident in speaking, reading and writing communication.

Why join Mondly by Pearson?

• Opportunity to work on impactful projects that reach millions of users worldwide.
• Collaborative and inclusive company culture that values diversity and innovation.
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Flexible work arrangements, including remote work options.

Diversity: At Pearson we value the power of an inclusive culture and a strong sense of belonging. We promote a culture where differences are embraced as strengths and opportunities are equal and accessible.

Flexible working: Pearson is committed to hybrid working practices and has adopted flexible remote and virtual working. Where possible our employees can choose to manage their attendance to the office more flexibly.

How to apply: Thank you for your interest in applying for a role at Pearson. Please submit an updated CV and cover letter (optional) in English. If you have any additional questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to reach out to us.

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