Open Journal Systems (OJS) Developer Needed

We are looking for an experienced developer to build a new academic journal website using Open Journal Systems (OJS).

We are setting up a new journal portal and need a developer familiar with OJS installation, customization, and configuration to create a clean, functional, and professional site for hosting our journals and managing the editorial workflow.

Scope of Work
Install and configure the latest stable version of OJS on our hosting server


Set up initial journal structure (Home page, Journal pages, Editorial Team, About, Submission Guidelines, Contact, etc.)


Customize the OJS theme to match ACTA Press branding (logo, colors, fonts, layout)


Configure core OJS workflows (user roles, submission, peer review, copyediting, publishing)


Implement essential plugins (DOI, Crossref, ORCID, etc.)


Ensure responsive design and basic SEO optimization


Provide documentation for site maintenance and user training



Requirements
Proven experience with OJS (portfolio or live site links required)


Familiarity with PHP, MySQL, and server setup


Strong front-end skills (HTML, CSS) for theme customization


Knowledge of scholarly publishing workflows


Ability to work independently and meet deadlines



Deliverables
Fully functioning OJS website for ACTA Press


Customized branding and theme


Configured editorial workflow and essential plugins


Administrator documentation and training handover



Project Details
Start: Immediately upon hire


Timeline: 4–6 weeks (flexible based on scope)


Budget: Open, based on experience and proposal


Would you be able to begin working with us ASAP (within the next week at latest) and help us implement the above for 11 journals?