WordPress Developer

WordPress Developer (Elementor, PHP, Site Speed Optimization) – Remote | U.S. Hours Position Type: Full-Time, Remote Working Hours: U.S. Client Business Hours (flexibility for deployments & urgent fixes) About the Role We’re hiring a WordPress Developer who can build, customize, and optimize high-performing websites — not just assemble pages. This role combines development, performance optimization, and problem-solving. You’ll work across landing pages, blogs, and full websites, ensuring everything is fast, secure, SEO-optimized, and conversion-ready. If you’ve worked with Elementor + custom code + performance optimization, this role is a strong fit. What You’ll Own WordPress Development (Core Focus) - Build and customize WordPress websites using: - Elementor - Divi - WPBakery - Develop and maintain child themes for scalability - Create custom templates for: - Landing pages - Blogs - Marketing pages Plugin Development & Customization - Work with key plugins: - WooCommerce - Yoast SEO - Contact Form 7 - Customize or extend plugins using PHP - Ensure compatibility across themes, plugins, and updates Front-End Development & UX - Convert designs from: - Figma - Sketch - Adobe XD - Build pixel-perfect, responsive layouts - Ensure: - Cross-browser compatibility - Mobile optimization - Accessibility (WCAG standards) Performance Optimization (Critical) - Improve site speed using: - Caching - Minification - Lazy loading - CDN integration - Run audits using: - Google Lighthouse - GTmetrix - Optimize Core Web Vitals for SEO + UX Security & Maintenance - Manage updates (WordPress core, plugins, themes) - Implement security using: - Wordfence - Sucuri - Set up backups and recovery processes Collaboration & Support - Work with marketing, design, and content teams - Troubleshoot bugs and site issues - Support non-technical team members with CMS usage What Makes You a Strong Fit - You are both developer + problem-solver - You care about performance, speed, and clean builds - You can debug issues independently - You communicate clearly with non-technical teams Required Experience & Skills - 2+ years of WordPress development experience - Strong skills in: - PHP - HTML - CSS - JavaScript - Experience with: - Elementor / Divi / WPBakery - Experience with hosting platforms: - cPanel - WP Engine - SiteGround - Kinsta Nice to Have (High-Value Candidates) - WooCommerce store builds and customization - Custom plugin development - SEO knowledge (technical + on-page) - Git / version control workflows - Experience with CI/CD pipelines What a Typical Day Looks Like - Fix bugs, update content, and handle support tickets - Build new landing pages or features - Optimize performance and run speed audits - Collaborate with marketing on campaigns - Apply updates and ensure site security - Push changes via staging or Git In short: You ensure every WordPress site is fast, secure, scalable, and conversion-ready. Key Metrics (KPIs) - On-time delivery of builds and updates - Page load speed < 3 seconds - Core Web Vitals ≥ 90% - Minimal downtime and security issues - Strong internal team satisfaction Why This Role Stands Out - Real ownership of websites (not just maintenance) - Work across performance, UX, and development - Exposure to marketing + conversion-focused builds - Opportunity to grow into senior dev / tech lead roles Interview Process - Initial Phone Screen - Video Interview with Recruiter - Practical Task: - Build a landing page from Figma OR optimize a demo site - Client Interview - Offer & Background Verification Apply Now If you: - Know WordPress beyond drag-and-drop - Care about speed, performance, and UX - Can build and troubleshoot independently This role is a strong fit.