WordPress CMS Developer (2-month Contract)
Bridgit, Canada

Founded in 2014, Bridgit is a software company focused on helping the construction industry leverage their workforce productively. Recognized as one of the fastest growing companies in Canada by The Globe amp; Mail for the 2nd year in a row with 2.5x growth over the past year.

In 2020 alone we raised $7 million USD from investors such as Autodesk and Salesforce Ventures to help accelerate our growth in 2021 and beyond.

Our flagship solution, Bridgit Bench, is recognized as the #1 construction resource management solution. Developed in collaboration with our clients, it drives operational efficiency, mitigates risk, and increases profitability for contractors.

Can you help us make construction less complicated? We’d love to hear from you.

We’re looking for a WordPress CMS Developer (2 Month Contract) to help us develop and migrate to a responsive website. This role is expected to bring an eye for design, along with practical web development abilities. You will work closely with our Senior Marketing Manager, Senior Communications Designer, and other internal stakeholders to bring life to our brand, product information, and other website content, via the code you write.

Expected launch: May 31, 2021

You can expect to:

• Install and setup WordPress CMS
• Set up the website structure with support from the Senior Marketing Manager and Senior Communications Designer
• Develop page templates using website wireframes for desktop and mobile
• Customize iframe forms
• Transfer and review Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Google Search Console, and Google My Business configuration
• Transfer and review tracking for marketing automation platform Salesforce Pardot
• Setup and install styling of plugins for SEO and more
• Create 301 redirects for old URLs
• Implement optimizations to improve page speed, including:
  • Image compression
  • Script compression
  • Largest contentful paint
  • First input delay
  • Cumulative layout shift
• Test the responsiveness of the website on desktop, tablet, and mobile
• Train the Bridgit marketing team on the use of WordPress

Requirements

• Proven track record of designing and developing WordPress websites
• Experience with HTML5 and CSS3
• 3+ years of experience with responsive website design and development
• Bonus: Experience using Squarespace

Benefits

• Flexibility in how you work as well as options for working locations in Kitchener or Toronto
• A fast-paced, autonomous environment with the opportunity to make an impact quickly
• A culture that encourages innovation and professional growth, among other things

We recognize many of the skills we’ve developed over our careers are often transferable. We believe that creativity, enthusiasm, and drive are the keys to success. If you’re not sure you meet every qualification but feel you have other experience relevant to the role, we encourage you to apply.

At Bridgit, we are committed to diversity, equality and inclusion, and thank all applicants in advance. Accommodations are available during all stages of the recruitment process, please advise us of any needs as required.

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