Web Developer

Description
POSITION: WordPress Full Stack Developer
Location: Fort Lauderdale – HQ
FLSA Classification: Exempt

Who We Are
At Sound Income Group, our mission is to help independent financial professionals and their clients thrive, especially those approaching or in retirement. We provide a full suite of resources across financial education, investment strategies, marketing, and practice management to support long-term success.
We foster a collaborative, performance-driven culture rooted in integrity, innovation, and service. If you’re enthusiastic about making a measurable impact in the financial services space, we invite you to grow with us.

Position Summary
The WordPress Full Stack Developer serves as a technical architect and strategist for our digital ecosystem, bridging the gap between complex backend functionality and polished front-end user experiences. This role is responsible for building, customizing, and maintaining high-performance WordPress websites. The Developer exercises independent judgment to architect scalable solutions, integrates third-party services, troubleshoots critical issues, and collaborates with marketing and design teams to ensure that digital properties align with business growth objectives and brand standards.

Key Responsibilities
Platform Development & Architecture
Act as the primary technical lead for the WordPress environment, evaluating project requirements to determine optimal themes, plugins, and custom development strategies.
Build and customize advanced WordPress themes and plugins from the ground up, ensuring code adheres to best practices (WordPress standards, security, version control).
Exercise independent judgment to architect database schemas, custom post types, and advanced custom fields to support complex content and marketing needs.
Manage staging and production environments, overseeing seamless deployments and minimizing downtime.
Full Stack Integration & Optimization
Handle the full stack of web development: implement responsive front-end designs using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, while engineering robust back-end solutions with PHP and MySQL.
Integrate websites with external APIs, CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot), marketing automation tools, and e-commerce platforms (WooCommerce).
Collaborate with the marketing team to ensure the website architecture supports SEO strategies, conversion rate optimization, and analytics tracking.
Identify patterns in site performance or user feedback; provide actionable insights and technical recommendations to the marketing leadership team to improve site speed, user experience, and functionality.
Security, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
Proactively monitor website health, including uptime, security vulnerabilities, and plugin compatibility; implement solutions to mitigate risks before they impact users.
Anticipate potential technical challenges (e.g., traffic spikes, third-party API changes) and implement scalable solutions to keep initiatives on track.
Serve as the final escalation point for complex technical issues, performing deep-dive troubleshooting into code conflicts, server errors, or database corruption.
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Project Leadership
Serve as the technical liaison between the marketing team and external vendors or internal stakeholders, translating business needs into technical requirements and vice versa.
Collaborate with the Project Coordinator and design teams to refine workflows, ensuring that development timelines are realistic and deliverables meet quality standards.
Provide input into the development roadmap, proposing enhancements to the digital experience platform based on emerging technologies and business needs.
Represent the technical perspective in internal discussions, helping shape initiatives that support business growth through reliable, high-performing digital tools.
Requirements

Must-Have Qualifications
Background and Education:
Minimum of 3 years professional experience in full-stack web development.
3+ years of hands-on experience with WordPress development, including building custom themes and plugins.
Proven experience with PHP development in a WordPress context.
Demonstrated experience integrating third-party APIs and services.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Web Development, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).
Technology Expertise:
Core: PHP, MySQL, JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, CSS3, SASS/LESS.
WordPress: Advanced Custom Fields, Custom Post Types, REST API, Theme/Plugin Development Hierarchy, Hooks (Actions/Filters).
Front-End: Modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React, Vue.js - preferred), responsive design principles, cross-browser compatibility.
Tools: Git/GitHub, npm/Webpack, Composer.
Server/DevOps: Experience with LAMP/LEMP stack management, cPanel, command-line interface, and staging/production workflows.
Competencies:
Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues independently.
Project Management: Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Communication: Ability to translate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Attention to Detail: Commitment to writing clean, documented, and secure code.
Strategic Thinking: Ability to look beyond immediate tasks to understand how technical decisions impact long-term business goals.
Physical & Work Environment Requirements
Ability to work for extended periods at a desk using a computer.
Ability to lift up to 10 pounds if/when necessary.
Routine use of telephone and email.
Office-based role with potential travel to conferences, events, and satellite offices as needed.
Benefits
We’re proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports your professional and personal well-being, including:
100% employer-covered medical benefits and HRA account
Dental & vision plans
Generous PTO + 10 NYSE company holidays per year
401K with company match program
Free onsite parking
Company-provided laptop and required technology
Access to an on-site gym (free of charge)
Weekly vehicle detailing (at additional cost)