Role: Frontend WordPress Developer
Company: Pearson
Division: Mondly by Pearson
Location: Madrid (Remote options also available)
Mondly By Pearson
Mondly by Pearson is a leading language learning platform dedicated to making language learning accessible, engaging, and effective. As part of Pearson, we leverage the power of cutting-edge technology to deliver innovative language education solutions to millions of users worldwide. We are looking for a highly skilled Frontend/WordPress Developer to join our dynamic team and contribute to the development of world-class applications.
Job Summary
The Frontend WordPress Developer will develop and maintain our blog using the WordPress platform and will also collaborate on frontend development tasks. The successful candidate will be accountable for maintaining high-traffic blogs, ensuring optimal performance, and user experience. This role requires proactive identification and resolution of potential issues, while collaborating with Technology and Marketing teams to align the websites with company goals.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain WordPress themes and plugins.
- Take ownership of a high-traffic blog, ensuring performance, and reliability.
- Collaborate with backend teams on production maintenance and applying security patches.
- Conduct regular audits to identify areas for improvement and optimization.
- Manage the blog and website end-to-end, ensuring alignment with company goals.
- Stay current with the latest trends and best practices in web development.
- Promote a culture of partnership, teamwork, innovation, and diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Qualifications & Skills
- Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience preferred.
- At least 3 years of experience in WordPress frontend development.
- Strong proficiency in PHP, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and responsive design principles.
- Experience with CSS preprocessors like SCSS.
- Familiarity with frontend frameworks such as React.js (a plus).
- Experience with Git for version control and tools like JIRA.
- A high sense of responsibility, accuracy, and attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work seamlessly with cross-functional teams.
- Familiarity with AWS services like Elastic Beanstalk and S3 is a plus.
Why join Mondly by Pearson?
- Opportunity to work on impactful projects that reach millions of users worldwide.
- Collaborative and inclusive company culture that values diversity and innovation.
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Flexible work arrangements, including remote work options.
What To Expect From Pearson
Did you know Pearson is one of the 10 most innovative education companies of 2022?
At Pearson, we add life to a lifetime of learning so everyone can realize the life they imagine. We do this by creating vibrant and enriching learning experiences designed for real-life impact. We are on a journey to be 100 percent digital to meet the changing needs of the global population by developing a new strategy with ambitious targets. To deliver on our strategic vision, we have five business divisions that are the foundation for the long-term growth of the company: Assessment & Qualifications, Virtual Learning, English Language Learning, Workforce Skills and Higher Education. Alongside these, we have our corporate divisions: Digital & Technology, Finance, Global Corporate Marketing & Communications, Human Resources, Legal, Strategy and Direct to Consumer. Learn more at We are Pearson.
We value the power of an inclusive culture and also a strong sense of belonging. We promote a culture where differences are embraced, opportunities are accessible, consideration and respect are the norm and all individuals are supported in reaching their full potential. Through our talent, we believe that diversity, equity and inclusion make us a more innovative and vibrant place to work. People are at the center, and we are committed to building a workplace where talent can learn, grow and thrive.
Pearson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We want a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other group protected by law. We strive for a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities.
To learn more about Pearson’s commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce, navigate to: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Pearson.
If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by emailing TalentExperienceGlobalTeam@grp.pearson.com.
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Job: TECHNOLOGY
Organization: English Language Learning
Schedule: FULLTIME
Workplace Type: Remote
Req ID: 16365
