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Web Developer

Job summary

Redmond
Software Developer

Work model

Fully remote
Only United States
4 days ago
Job description

Web Developer

Location: Remote Duration: 2 Months (Potential chances for extension) Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

Job Type: Contract (40 Hrs. Weekly) Pay Range: $40/hr to $45/hr on W2

Job Description:

Purpose of the Team: The team supports Xbox Game Studios Publishing as the internal web team responsible for building and maintaining video game websites, primarily on WordPress, and ensuring reliable, high‑quality web experiences for game titles.

Key Projects:

  • Migrating existing WordPress websites to a new hosting platform.
  • Supporting ongoing development and maintenance of multiple Xbox Game Studios websites (including Flight Simulator and other titles).
  • Assisting with automation, pipelines, and web infrastructure improvements.

Candidate Requirements:

  • 3 - 5 years of experience in the Web Developer space.
  • Experience migrating WordPress websites between hosting platforms.
  • Experience updating Sage WordPress starter theme versions 9 through 11.
  • Solid PHP back-end development skills.
  • Deep understanding of front-end technologies, including HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery.
  • Working knowledge & usage of WordPress core functions, filters & actions.
  • Experience with build pipelines and automation tools such as Webpack, NPM & Yarn.
  • Understanding of the server-side CSS preprocessor SASS.
  • Prior usage of Bootstrap CSS Framework.
  • Experience with Git or similar version control.
  • Experience with cross-browser & device testing.
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, a related degree, or equivalent work experience.

Disqualifiers: Candidates will not be eligible if they show consistent short tenures or frequent job changes that are not project‑based, as this indicates patchy work history.

Best vs. Average: The ideal resume would contain experience working on large‑scale WordPress sites (such as schools, universities, or newspapers).

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Familiarity with Azure.
  • Familiarity with automated testing.
  • Familiarity with agile development processes.
  • Knowledge of user authentication and authorization.

Top Hard Skills:

  1. Experience migrating WordPress websites between hosting platforms.
  2. Experience updating Sage WordPress starter theme versions 9 through 11.
  3. Experience with build pipelines and automation tools such as Webpack, NPM & Yarn.

About BCforward: Founded in 1998, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations worldwide. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN, with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's* 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally. BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. BCforward is an equal opportunity employer.

Please note: This posting is not an offer of employment. All applicants applying for positions in the United States must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Any subsequent offer of employment will be considered employment at will regardless of the anticipated assignment duration.