Web Developer

Job#: 3031030

Job Description:

Typical Day in the Role

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: This role will contribute to 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), and assisting with automation, pipelines, and web infrastructure improvements.

Candidate Requirements

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)

Hard Skills Assessments

Expected Dates that Hard Skills Assessments will be scheduled: asap

Hard Skills Assessment Process: The assessment process will include one round with the sponsor

Required Candidate Preparation: NA

The Xbox Game Studios Publishing Team is looking for a talented WordPress developer to migrate our existing websites to a new hosting solution. Additionally, the candidate will assist us in updating our Sage 9 WordPress themes to Sage 11. We build build scalable, engaging, community-focused, user-friendly, and accessible websites. The ideal candidate has experience in both back-end & front-end web development utilizing WordPress.

This is an opportunity to join a creative and motivated team, work on exciting new projects, and take advantage of the latest technology with backing and support from Microsoft. Join the group driving world-class game development across a growing family of devices including Xbox and Windows 10.

Candidate Requirements

3 - 5 years of experience in 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, related degree, or equivalent work experience

Preferred

Familiarity with Azure

Familiarity with automated testing

Familiarity with agile development processes

Knowledge of user authentication and authorization

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or .

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.