Web Developer

Web Developer

Our Mission: To Save Lives
Our Vision: Rethink the Ordinary

IMPROV Learning is an innovative education provider blending entertainment and instruction to make learning more engaging and accessible. We deliver a range of interactive educational solutions, and we’re looking for a highly skilled WordPress Developer to help us enhance our digital presence and optimize the user experience on our WordPress-powered platforms.

Role Overview:
As a Web Developer, you will be responsible for managing and developing our WordPress websites and Shopify ecommerce tools, ensuring seamless functionality, and improving user experience. This role will require advanced knowledge of WordPress development and Shopify integration, including theme customization, plugin development, and performance optimization. You will collaborate closely with our design, content, and marketing teams to implement technical solutions that align with our business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead the development, maintenance, and optimization of WordPress websites for IMPROV Learning.
- Customize existing themes and develop custom themes or plugins as required.
- Ensure mobile responsiveness, fast load times, and overall site performance optimization.
- Implement and maintain integration with external systems (e.g., Shopify, HubSpot, custom APIs, etc.)
- Troubleshoot and resolve website issues, use version control, ensuring the site remains secure and functional.
- Collaborate with the design and content teams to implement website changes and new features.
- Stay updated with the latest web development best practices.
- Leverage AI assistance in the coding process to ensure productivity and efficient delivery.
- Conduct regular website audits to improve functionality, SEO, and user experience.

Qualifications:

- 4+ years of experience in WordPress development, including custom theme and plugin development.
- 2+ years of experience with ecommerce websites using Shopify or equivalent.
- Expertise in front-end technologies: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP.
- Knowledge of website security practices and compliance.
- Strong understanding of website performance optimization techniques (e.g., caching, minification, CDN).
- Experience with WordPress integrations, including CRM, analytics, and third-party plugins.
- Knowledge of web design best practices, including mobile-first design and responsive layouts.
- Familiarity with SEO best practices and site analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Experience using AI code-assist tools like Cursor, Github copilot, or similar.
- Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues efficiently.
- Strong English communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Nice to Have:

- Experience with eCommerce platforms.
- Familiarity with UX/UI design principles.

Location: Anywhere

Employment Type: Full-Time

Work hours: Between 8AM-5PM PST

Department: Marketing

Reports to: Marketing Manager

We believe in thinking differently. We believe in challenging the status quo. We had an idea 25 years ago that changed the training industry forever. The notion was simple: the more you enjoy learning, the more you’ll remember. Our training programs were created in partnership with the World-Famous Improv Comedy Club to make training Fun, Fast, and Effective. Since our unique edutainment courses have won copious accolades from Over 4 million students and a number of effectiveness studies later, we’re proud to say that we were right, we do SAVE LIVES

We save lives through innovative safety training and education. We work with large employers, government agencies, and individuals to deliver unique e-learning programs.

We are proud of our accomplishments as a 5 times winner of INC 5000 including 2020, one of the fastest-growing companies in the US; Top 100 fastest growing in LA County, and we are just getting started.

If you are a driven individual who is passionate about People, Culture, and Community and agree with the perspective below, we would love to hear from you:

- Never Settle - You are always interested in what’s next; you celebrate your wins while exploring the next adventure.
- Thirst for Knowledge - You love to learn and grow
- Love What You Do - You enjoy what you do and have fun doing it. You take enormous pride in your work.

WHY JOIN US?

We’re re-thinking the extraordinary mission to save lives As an established e-learning company with a 25-year history of serving 4 million students, we are just getting started -- and we need YOU to help us DRIVE into the future. 5 TIMES Winner of Inc 5000 Fastest Growing Companies IN AMERICA and Top 100 Fastest Growing Companies in LA are some accomplishments that make us cheer. And, what really makes us proud is working with extraordinary individuals every day who are ready to help us in our mission to save lives with engaging training content. Investing into our innovation principle, we’re buildin