Job Title: WordPress Developer
Work Authorization: US Citizen Location: Remote
Role Summary
WordPress / UX Technical Lead serves as the technical authority responsible for the design, development, user experience, accessibility integration, and implementation of the Columbia County Tourism website. The individual will lead discovery, information architecture, WordPress development, UX optimization, API integrations, testing, deployment, and technical quality assurance.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Lead technical planning, website architecture, and solution design.
- Conduct discovery sessions, technical assessments, and stakeholder workshops.
- Design information architecture, sitemap structure, and user journeys.
- Lead UX/UI strategy to optimize visitor engagement and usability.
- Develop and configure custom WordPress themes and functionality.
- Implement responsive, mobile-first website design standards.
- Integrate third-party applications, APIs, analytics, and interactive maps.
- Ensure website scalability, security, and performance optimization.
- Collaborate with content and SEO teams to support destination marketing objectives.
- Oversee accessibility implementation and WCAG 2.2 AA compliance activities.
- Conduct technical reviews, testing, and quality assurance validation.
- Support website launch, staff training, and knowledge transfer activities.
- Provide technical leadership throughout maintenance and enhancement activities.
Professional Experience
- Minimum 8+ years of experience in website development and digital solutions.
- Minimum 5+ years of hands-on WordPress development experience.
- Experience leading enterprise or tourism-focused website redesign projects.
- Experience implementing API integrations, analytics, and custom functionality.
- Demonstrated experience with responsive design and UX best practices.
- Experience supporting website hosting, maintenance, and security updates.
- Experience working with public sector, tourism, destination marketing, or municipal organizations preferred.
Education & Certifications
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Web Development, Human-Computer Interaction, or related field.
- WordPress Development certifications preferred.
- UX Design or Human-Centered Design certifications preferred.
- Google Analytics certification preferred.
Mission Statement
Softthink Solutions’ mission is to drive continuous innovation in IT services by prioritizing product development and implementing trustworthy computing practices. Our focus on secure and reliable product delivery is backed by sound business practices and a commitment to the long-term satisfaction of our clients in every project, regardless of its size or complexity.
Through our innovative solutions and dedicated team of experts, we strive to exceed our clients’ expectations and set the standard for excellence in the IT industry.
Vision Statement
At Softthink Solutions, our vision is to be a trusted partner for our clients, empowering them to bring their ideas to life in the most efficient and effective manner possible. We are committed to using established best practices, industry-standard processes, and cutting-edge technology to deliver top-notch solutions that exceed expectations.
Our goal is to be recognized as leaders in the industry for our innovative, reliable, and secure IT services and solutions, and to drive the success of our clients through every project we undertake.
Careers
STSI is an independent US-based Software services and consulting partner with a primary focus on long-term relationships with both clients and team members.
STSI offers team members cutting-edge technology, training, and career guidance to expand and grow their skill sets and bring maximum value to our clients.
STSI is constantly reviewing and expanding its people strength and strives to optimally match client needs to team member talents. We are a people-oriented company seeking the best and brightest to join our team. We work with a variety of employment statuses – from citizens to permanent residents to H1B and EAD immigrants. We have openings for entry level as well as senior positions across a variety of specializations with active in-house and client projects.In an industry that’s constantly reinventing itself, STSI challenges its team members and consultants with engagements that involve specialized services and advanced IT solutions – applying agile development principles, methodical planning, creative thinking, and continuous learning. A dynamic environment keeps our team members ahead of the curve by providing:
- Opportunities to work with leading multinational clients.
- A comprehensive portfolio of solutions that span leading-edge technologies from Enterprise Architecture to Business Intelligence to Quality Assurance
- Established methodologies, processes, and mentoring to maximize efficacy and efficiency.
- A growing R&D division continually exploring and pioneering the latest technological developments in a variety of disciplines.