FreedomPay is hiring: Web Developer WordPress in Philadelphia

Job description

The FreedomPay Commerce Platform is the technology of choice for many of the largest companies across the globe in retail, hospitality, lodging, gaming, sports and entertainment, foodservice, education, healthcare and financial services.

FreedomPay's technology has been purposely built to deliver rock solid performance in the highly complex environment of global commerce.

The company maintains a world-class security environment and was first to earn the coveted validation by the PCI Security Standards Council against Point-to-Point Encryption with EMV standard in North America.

FreedomPay's robust solutions across payments, security, identity and data analytics are available in-store, online and on-mobile and are supported by rapid API adoption.

The award winning FreedomPay Commerce Platform operates on a single, unified technology stack across multiple continents allowing enterprises to deliver a consistent, repeatable experience on a global scale.

FreedomPay is a fast paced, high growth company with a great culture with competitive benefits and compensation with a business casual atmosphere.



We are seeking a motivated and experienced Web Developer to oversee our website and intranet.

This in-house role requires technical expertise to maintain performance, implement security measures, manage plugins and integrations, and support marketing, IT, and communications teams.



Key Responsibilities:

• Website Management (WordPress):
• Maintain and optimize the backend architecture of the FreedomPay corporate WordPress site.
  
  
• Manage plugins, themes, custom code, and CMS updates.
  
  
• Implement SEO best practices and monitor technical performance.
  
  
• Troubleshoot bugs, hosting, and compatibility issues.
  
  
• Collaborate with marketing on page creation, A/B testing, tracking, and UX improvements.
  
  
• Translate design concepts into mobile-friendly, functional websites.
  
  
• Customize and style templates using HTML and CSS to align with branding.
  
  
• Test and optimize new functionality for site speed and performance.
  
  
• Ensure webpages are visually appealing, responsive, and user-friendly across all devices and browsers.
  
  
• Troubleshoot bugs, hosting issues, and compatibility problems.
  
  
• Coordinate with internal and external teams on DNS and development issues that involve technical expertise.
  
  
• Collaborate with and support in-house content and SEO teams.
  
  
• Prepare documentation according to project requirements and outcomes.
  
  
• Intranet:
• Perform routine vulnerability scans, apply updates, and complete backups.
  
  
• Coordinate with IT and compliance teams to ensure alignment with applicable regulations and cybersecurity standards.
  
  
• Engage external vendors when necessary for advanced development or infrastructure tasks.
  
  
• Assess areas for enhancement in website and intranet functionality, automation, and innovation.
  
  
• Intranet (Internal Portal) Oversight:
• Manage and maintain the company intranet, overseeing user access, updating content, and implementing platform upgrades.
  
  
• Maintain a secure, scalable, and user-friendly internal communications infrastructure.
  
  
• Integrate collaboration tools such as Microsoft 365 and SharePoint as required.
  
  
• Security & Compliance:
• Ensure the website and intranet adhere to industry-leading security and data protection standards.
  
  
• Perform routine vulnerability assessments, system updates, and data backups.
  
  
• Collaborate with IT and compliance departments to maintain alignment with applicable regulations and cybersecurity frameworks.
  
  
• Technical Support & Innovation:
• Act as the main contact for website troubleshooting and support.
  
  
• Coordinate with vendors on advanced development or infrastructure issues when necessary.
  
  
• Spot opportunities to improve, automate, or innovate the website and intranet.
  
  
• Analytics & Reporting:
• Set up and manage Google Analytics, Tag Manager, and tracking tools.
  
  
• Deliver monthly reports on site traffic, technical status, and user behavior.
  
  

Qualifications:

• 5+ years in back-end WordPress development or IT/web management.
  
  
• Proficient in PHP, JavaScript, HTML/CSS.
  
  
• Experienced with web hosting, DNS, CDN (e.g., Cloudflare), and security protocols (SSL, firewalls).
  
  
• Familiar with CMS and intranet platforms (SharePoint, Confluence, or custom solutions).
  
  
• Knowledge of website analytics, SEO tools, and data privacy compliance (GDPR).
  
  
• Skilled at collaborating with marketing, communications, and IT teams.
  
  
• Strong problem-solving abilities, detail-oriented, and proactive.
  
  
• Proven Web Developer experience with a strong portfolio or relevant work samples.
  
  
• Experience integrating APIs (Salesforce, Google, paid social).
  
  
• Effective team player, available to support colleagues as needed.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Salesforce Marketing Cloud, Service Cloud, and Experience Cloud.
  
  
• Familiarity with tools such as Tableau CRM, Boomi, Celigo and Zendesk.
  
  
• Experience working in Agile environments and using DevOps tools like Gearset or Copado.
  
  
• Background in enterprise IT, with knowledge of system architecture, APIs, and middleware.
  
  

Preferred Skills:

• Demonstrated experience with enterprise-level WordPress implementations.
  
  
• Proficient in managing staging environments, utilizing version control systems such as Git, and overseeing deployment workflows.
  
  
• Skilled in integrating customer relationship management (CRM) platforms, including Salesforce.
  
  
• Strong understanding of UX/UI design principles and expertise in mobile-first development.
  
  
• Experienced in using graphic design tools, including Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Figma, and Sketch.
  
  
• Comprehensive knowledge of web design principles, typography, and color theory.
  
  

As the fastest growing commerce company in the industry, we offer the opportunity for tremendous upward mobility within the company as well as development and professional growth opportunities.

FreedomPay's fulltime roles provide exceptional benefits including medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage, Life Insurance, Retirement Plans with company match, commission sharing plan, flexible hybrid working environment, and great parental and other leave programs.

All positions must be able to successfully pass a background check as well as a credit check.



FreedomPay is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Required Skill Profession

Computer Occupations