WordPress Migration Specialist
9 months Contract
Note : Need only locals to GA only
Web Modernization by migrating websites from legacy Plesk to Sites@ working with web customers, OIT Web Hosting, and CampusPress to deliver smooth, accessible transitions aligned with standards.
Position Overview:
The Web Migration Specialist support Office of Information Technology''s Web Modernization initiative by facilitating the migration of websites from the legacy Plesk hosting platform to Georgia Tech’s centralized web hosting service, Sites@GT. This role works closely with Georgia Tech web customers, the OIT Web Hosting team, and the CampusPress vendor to ensure smooth, efficient, and accessible website transitions that align with institutional standards and best practices. Local candidates only as the selected candidate will be required to come to the office 2-3 days a week. Schedule TBD.
Required Skills: (3-5 years experience)
Experience building, managing, and migrating WordPress-based websites, including migration best practices such as:
- SEO preservation (e.g., redirects)
- Content integrity and validation
- Accessibility considerations during migration
- Functional Requirements & Solution Mapping
Ability to assess site functionality requirements (e.g., forms, workflows, search, events, integrations) and recommend appropriate solutions using comparable plugins or native features available within the Sites@GT platform, including identifying alternatives when custom or unsupported plugins are in use.
- Customer Engagement & Communication
Strong ability to work directly with customers to:
- Gather and clarify requirements
- Recommend appropriate solutions using the Sites@GT platform
- Clearly explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences
- Web Accessibility Best Practices
Working knowledge of WCAG guidelines and accessible web design standards, with the ability to identify and address accessibility issues during migrations
- DNS & Domain Configuration Fundamentals
Understanding of basic DNS concepts and domain configuration, including setting up and validating site URLs (e.g., custom domains, subdomains) and coordinating DNS updates required for migrating sites to Sites@GT.
- Prioritization & Planning
Ability to prioritize and sequence website migrations based on factors such as:
- Site visibility and audience reach
- Technical complexity
- Institutional impact (high-profile vs. low-profile sites)
Preferred Skills
Familiarity with Git or similar version control systems for managing web code and supporting deployment workflows
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Design, maintain, and manage an intake process (e.g., online form and tracking mechanism) to capture and monitor customer requests for migrating sites from Plesk to Sites@GT
- Customer Engagement & Migration Planning
Collaborate with GT web customers to:
- Assess readiness for migration
- Prioritize migration requests
- Plan and execute site transitions in alignment with project timelines and standards
- Vendor & Team Collaboration
Serve as a liaison between the CampusPress vendor, OIT Web Hosting team, and end users to coordinate migration activities, troubleshoot issues, and ensure successful outcomes
- Documentation & Reporting
Document migration processes, customer communications, and site status to ensure transparency, continuity, and knowledge sharing across the team
Skill | Required / Desired | Amount | of Experience |
Building, managing, and migrating WordPress-based websites. | Required | 3 | Years |
Ability to assess site functionality requirements (e.g., forms, workflows, search, events, integrations) and recommend appropriate solutions. | Required | 3 | Years |
Working knowledge of WCAG guidelines and accessible web design standards, with the ability to identify and address accessibility issues during migrati | Required | 3 | Years |
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