CMS Developer (WordPress)

Position Description:

CGI is seeking a skilled WordPress CMS Developer to support a national organization with regulatory responsibilities across Canada. This is a dynamic client-facing role ideal for a motivated developer with a strong foundation in WordPress development system integration and CMS architecture. The role offers exposure to public sector digital modernization including content governance eCommerce and LMS integration.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

Lead the development and customization of WordPress-based CMS websites
Serve as the principal WordPress developer for ongoing CMS support and enhancements
Translate business and technical requirements into WordPress-based solutions (themes plugins templates)
Optimize WordPress performance (caching monitoring updates security patching)
Support eCommerce functionality through WooCommerce and Stripe
Assist in LMS integration (e.g. TalentLMS) for registration and course management
Conduct technical audits bug fixes and performance tuning for existing environments
Participate in discovery content strategy and taxonomy management (tagging metadata structure)
Contribute to integration strategies (e.g. Dynamics 365 Sage Intacct Power BI)
Provide Tier 2/3 technical support during business hours and assist with issue triaging

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

35 years of professional experience in WordPress development
Proficiency in PHP MySQL HTML CSS and JavaScript
Experience working with REST APIs for data integration
Understanding of LMS platforms and plugin-based integrations (e.g. TalentLMS)
Solid experience with WooCommerce and payment gateway configuration (e.g. Stripe)
Familiarity with DigitalOcean or similar cloud hosting platforms
Knowledge of AODA/WCAG 2.1 accessibility compliance is a bonus.
Comfortable with Git version control and Agile project environments
Strong analytical documentation and troubleshooting skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Nice to Have:
Experience with Single Sign-On (SSO) via Azure AD
Familiarity with Azure cloud services and migration from DigitalOcean
Exposure to content governance metadata strategy and taxonomy models

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Skills:

• MySQL
• PHP

What you can expect from us:

Together as owners lets turn meaningful insights into action.

Life at CGI is rooted in ownership teamwork respect and belonging. Here youll reach your full potential because

You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. Thats why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our companys strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. Youll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas embrace new opportunities and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

Youll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. Youll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.

At CGI we value the strength that diversity brings and are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone belongs. We collaborate with our clients to build more inclusive communities and empower all CGI partners to thrive. As an equal-opportunity employer being able to perform your best during the recruitment process is important to us. If you require an accommodation please inform your recruiter.

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