Lausanne Movement is hiring a
Remote Web Developer

Position Summary

Functions and Responsibilities

• Maintain a responsive, efficient, and visually appealing website and web applications.
• In-depth knowledge of WordPress, including designing, developing, and maintaining WordPress sites. This involves ensuring optimal performance, security, and user experience, as well as customizing themes and plugins and troubleshooting issues effectively. 
• Write clean, scalable, and efficient code using best practices (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, etc.).
• Integrate and manage databases and back-end services.
• Test and troubleshoot web applications to ensure optimal performance across various devices and browsers.
• Implement security protocols to safeguard data and prevent potential vulnerabilities.
• Optimize website performance, load speed, and SEO functionality.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest web development trends, technologies, and best practices.
• Collaborate with internal teams such as operations and communications to ensure to work on special projects to meet the needs of their departments.
• Ensure code quality through regular reviews, writing documentation, and maintaining version control (e.g., GitHub).
• Responsible for analytics

Position Requirements 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Web Development, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience in web development, with a strong portfolio of completed projects.
• Proficiency in front-end technologies such as HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and modern JavaScript frameworks
• Experience with back-end technologies like PHP.
• Familiarity with web hosting and server management.
• Knowledge of version control systems (GitHub).
• Experience with responsive design techniques and mobile-first web development.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to troubleshoot issues.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of GDPR and cybersecurity best practices is an asset. 

• Follower of Jesus Christ
• Affirmation of the Lausanne Covenant (www.lausanne.org/covenant)
• Ability to interact sensitivity with people from diverse Christian theological perspectives within the global Body of Christ, under the common commitment of the Lausanne Covenant.