We are looking for an experienced Web Developer to support a non-profit organization in Thornhill, Ontario through a Long-term Contract engagement. This role is ideal for someone who can strengthen and maintain a WordPress-based web presence while improving functionality, user access, and site performance. The successful candidate will bring a practical mix of front-end and back-end web development experience, along with the ability to interpret user activity data and help enhance the overall online experience.

Responsibilities:
• Maintain and enhance the organization’s WordPress website to ensure reliable performance, usability, and content accessibility.
• Administer, configure, and update WordPress plugins while monitoring compatibility, security, and overall site stability.
• Support user sign-in functionality connected to organizational systems and troubleshoot access-related issues as needed.
• Contribute PHP development support for website features, customizations, and ongoing technical improvements.
• Review website usage data to identify traffic patterns, user behaviour, and opportunities to improve engagement.
• Work with internal stakeholders to translate business needs into effective web solutions that align with organizational goals.
• Track, investigate, and resolve website issues using structured bug management and development practices.
• Participate in an Agile delivery environment, documenting progress and coordinating work through tools such as Jira.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in web development, including hands-on work with WordPress websites.
• Demonstrated ability to manage, configure, and maintain WordPress plugins in a production environment.
• Experience supporting user authentication or sign-in processes tied to organizational platforms or systems.
• Working knowledge of PHP for troubleshooting, customization, and website enhancement tasks.
• Familiarity with website analytics and the ability to assess user activity and site engagement trends.
• Experience with CMS platforms, backend development, and client-side scripting.
• Knowledge of Agile Scrum practices and exposure to issue tracking tools such as Atlassian Jira.
• Understanding of web technologies such as Ajax, APIs, testing approaches including A/B testing, and general bug tracking processes.

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