WordPress Web Developer

WordPress Web Developer

• The ideal candidate has 5+ years of hands-on WordPress development experience, preferably in a

  digital marketing agency

  environment.
• You should be skilled in building and maintaining modern WordPress websites, both custom, and have experience with wpbakery and elementor themes.

• Working hours

  is in EST Timezone. 9am-6pm EST.
• If you are a proactive developer with a keen eye for detail, strong technical skills, and excellent communication abilities, we’d love to meet you!

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and Maintain WordPress Websites:

  Build responsive, user-friendly websites and landing pages in WordPress based on design specs or client requirements, on custom and theme based sites. Ensure all development follows best practices and coding standards.

  Initial development with be in wpbakery, then building custom wordpress site in parallel to migrate to from wpbakery till cutover.

• Implement SEO Best Practices:

  Optimize websites for search engines (on-page SEO) by structuring content, using proper HTML tags, and ensuring fast load times. Keep websites updated with the

  latest SEO trends and algorithm changes

  to maintain high search rankings. This involves adding meta tags, using SEO plugins, and staying informed on new SEO techniques.

• Work with Design/Marketing Teams:

  Collaborate closely with designers and digital marketing teams to turn ideas and mockups into functional web pages. If coming from an agency background, you will use your experience to manage multiple client projects and quickly iterate on landing pages or campaign microsites as needed.

• Website Testing and Quality Assurance:

  Conduct thorough testing of websites on different browsers and devices to ensure a consistent and

  high-quality user experience

  . Identify and fix bugs or layout issues. Perform regular site audits for broken links, usability issues, or anything that could impact user experience or SEO.

• Performance Optimization:

  Continuously improve site performance by optimizing images, code, and caching. Aim to meet Google’s PageSpeed and Core Web Vitals guidelines for fast, smooth websites. Ensure plugins and themes are not slowing down the site, and implement fixes if they do.

• Website Deployment:

  Manage the deployment of websites from development/staging environments to production (live) servers. Ensure smooth launches by following checklists, backing up sites, and verifying all features work correctly after going live. Coordinate with hosting providers when necessary.

• Security & Updates:

  Follow WordPress security best practices to protect sites. Regularly update WordPress core, themes, and plugins to the latest versions to

  keep the site secure and stable

  . Implement measures like backup routines, security plugins, managing user roles, and patching vulnerabilities promptly.

• Troubleshooting:

  Monitor site health and promptly

  debug issues

  that arise (whether code errors, plugin conflicts, or server issues). Provide quick fixes and long-term solutions to keep websites running smoothly with minimal downtime.

• Stay Up-to-Date:

  Continuously research and learn about new WordPress features, plugins, and industry trends. The web landscape evolves quickly, so the developer should proactively adopt new tools or practices that could improve our websites (for example, a new SEO plugin or an update to Elementor). Being aware of the latest WordPress updates and trends ensures our sites remain modern and competitive.

Additional Specific Responsibilities:

• Develop fully custom WordPress themes (not relying solely on page builders).
• Convert Figma/PSD designs into pixel-perfect, responsive HTML templates.

• Build WordPress themes from scratch using modern coding standards.

• Customize and maintain existing websites and plugins.
• Ensure all websites are mobile-responsive, fast-loading, and cross-browser compatible.
• Integrate front-end technologies including HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript/jQuery, Bootstrap, or Tailwind CSS.
• Work with REST APIs and AJAX for dynamic functionality.
• Take initiative in page speed improvements and web security.

Must-Have Skills & Qualifications

• Experience:

  Minimum

  5+ years of hands-on WordPress development

  experience. You should have built and launched multiple WordPress websites and be comfortable with both front-end and back-end aspects of WordPress.
• Strong command of PHP, MySQL, HTML, CSS, JavaScript.
• Strong command with builders like Elementor, WPBakery, etc. (though custom work is key).

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• Agency Background:

  Proven experience in a digital marketing agency

  or in a role collaborating with digital marketing teams. You understand the fast-paced agency environment and can juggle multiple projects and deadlines. This experience will help in building marketing-oriented websites and landing pages efficiently.

• WordPress Expertise:

  Deep knowledge of WordPress core, themes, and plugins. Familiarity with creating custom post types, modifying theme functions, and using WordPress hooks/actions.

• WPBakery & Elementor:

  Strong experience required for both, even though the

  main focus will be custom wordpress.

• SEO Knowledge:

  Solid understanding of SEO best practices

  for websites. You know how to make a WordPress site search-engine-friendly through proper URL structures, meta tags, heading hierarchies, schema markup, etc.

• Web Technologies:

  Strong command of front-end technologies (HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript) and PHP. Familiarity with MySQL databases (for WordPress data) and version control (Git) is required for deployment workflows.

• Testing & Debugging:

  Experience in website testing – including cross-browser testing, responsiveness on various screen sizes, and using tools to debug HTML/CSS issues. Ability to write or follow test cases to ensure everything works as intended before and after launch.

• Security & Maintenance:

  Good understanding of website security principles. You know common WordPress vulnerabilities and how to prevent them (e.g., securing login, using security plugins, regular updates). As part of maintenance, you should routinely update software and take backups. Knowledge of

  website deployment and hosting environments

  (Apache/Nginx servers, cPanel, etc.) to troubleshoot environment-specific issues is a plus.

• Communication Skills:

  Excellent English communication skills (written and spoken)

  . You can explain technical issues in simple terms to team members or clients who may not be technical. Clear writing skills are important for documentation and reporting. Being a good communicator also means you can collaborate effectively with our content writers, SEO specialists, and designers.

• Work Ethic:

  A self-motivated, proactive attitude towards work. Ability to

  work under pressure

  and handle a

  dense workload

  when needed – especially during campaign launches or tight deadlines. We need someone who can

  manage time well, prioritize tasks

  , and deliver quality work on schedule, even in a fast-paced environment.

• Learning Mindset:

  Ability to independently learn

  new tools and technologies. If the team adopts a new WordPress plugin, a marketing tech tool, or any emerging technology, you should be eager and able to get up to speed quickly. Essentially, a passion for continuous learning in the web development field.

UX/UI & Conversion

• Ability to collaborate with UI/UX designers and translate Figma or Adobe XD files into functional pages
• Understands

  conversion-focused design

  for service businesses (CTAs, lead forms, accessibility)
• Can integrate

  live chat

  ,

  CRM

  ,

  booking

  , or

  lead generation forms

Performance & SEO

• Knowledge of

  Core Web Vitals

  and page speed optimization
• Experience with tools like

  Google PageSpeed Insights

  ,

  GTmetrix

  , and

  Lighthouse

• Can implement

  structured data (Schema markup)

  for SEO
• Understanding of

  on-page SEO

  fundamentals (meta tags, headings, content hierarchy)

Security & Maintenance

• Familiarity with

  WordPress security best practices

• Experience implementing

  SSL

  ,

  firewall plugins

  ,

  CAPTCHA

  , and

  brute force protection

• Knowledge of

  database backups

  ,

  migration

  ,

  staging environments

  , and

  version control (Git)

Preferred Skills (Nice-to-Have)

• Design Sensibility:

  An eye for design and UX. While this is a developer role, it helps if you can appreciate good design and suggest minor improvements when something in a layout might not be user-friendly. Experience working with designers or using design software (e.g., Figma or Adobe XD) to extract assets/CSS is a bonus.

• Certifications:

  Any relevant certifications or courses in WordPress, web development, or SEO (for instance, an SEO certification) can be a plus. They demonstrate your commitment to professional development.

OTHER DETAILS:

• Job Timings:

  The Night shift follows the

  US-EST

  Time Zone.

• Office Location:

  100% Remote

• Remote Working:

  In the case of remote, a separate workspace and the required tech (Laptop-Core i5, 6th generation minimum, noise-cancelling headphones, webcam, power backup) will be arranged by the candidate.
• Competitive Full time Salary.