WordPress Developer

Description

Summary: Seeking a skilled WordPress Developer to build, customize, optimize, and maintain high-performing WordPress websites, collaborating with marketing, content, and design teams. Highlights: 1. Build, customize, and optimize high-performing WordPress websites 2. Collaborate with marketing, content, and design teams 3. Focus on performance, SEO, and user experience **WordPress Developer****Position Type:** Full\-Time, Remote **Working Hours:** U.S. Business Hours **Location:** Remote (LATAM, South Africa, Philippines, Pakistan Preferred) **About the Role** We are hiring a skilled WordPress Developer to build, customize, optimize, and maintain high\-performing WordPress websites for growing businesses. This role is ideal for someone who combines strong technical WordPress expertise with a sharp eye for design, performance, SEO, and user experience. You will work closely with marketing, content, and design teams to develop websites that are visually polished, responsive, fast\-loading, and conversion\-focused. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail\-oriented, and comfortable handling everything from custom page builds and plugin integrations to performance optimization and troubleshooting. **What You’ll Own****WordPress Development \& Customization*** Build and customize WordPress websites using Elementor, Divi, WPBakery, Gutenberg, or custom development * Develop and maintain custom WordPress themes and child themes * Create responsive landing pages, blogs, and website templates optimized for user experience and conversions * Customize layouts and functionality using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP **Plugin Management \& Integrations*** Install, configure, and customize WordPress plugins such as WooCommerce, Yoast SEO, Contact Form 7, and Advanced Custom Fields * Troubleshoot plugin conflicts and ensure compatibility across updates * Extend site functionality through custom PHP development when required * Integrate third\-party tools, CRMs, analytics platforms, and marketing systems **Website Performance \& SEO Optimization*** Optimize website speed, Core Web Vitals, and overall site performance * Implement caching, image optimization, lazy loading, CDN integration, and code minification * Run audits using Google Lighthouse, GTmetrix, and PageSpeed Insights * Apply SEO best practices including metadata, schema, heading structure, and mobile optimization **Website Maintenance \& Security*** Manage WordPress core, plugin, and theme updates * Monitor website uptime, backups, and security protocols * Implement security best practices using tools such as Wordfence, Sucuri, or iThemes Security * Troubleshoot bugs, broken layouts, hosting issues, and website errors quickly and efficiently **Collaboration \& Support*** Work closely with marketing and design teams to launch campaigns and website updates * Convert Figma, Adobe XD, or Sketch designs into responsive WordPress pages * Support non\-technical team members with CMS\-related updates and workflows * Maintain organized staging environments, documentation, and deployment processes **What Makes You a Great Fit*** You are highly skilled in WordPress development and troubleshooting * You care about clean design, responsive layouts, and performance optimization * You are detail\-oriented and ensure websites are polished and error\-free * You understand both technical development and marketing\-focused website execution * You work independently while communicating clearly within remote teams * You take ownership of website quality, stability, and user experience **Required Experience \& Skills*** 2\+ years of professional WordPress development experience * Strong proficiency in WordPress, PHP, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript * Experience with Elementor, Divi, WPBakery, Gutenberg, or similar page builders * Experience managing hosting environments such as WP Engine, SiteGround, Kinsta, or cPanel hosting * Strong understanding of responsive design and cross\-browser compatibility * Familiarity with website speed optimization and technical SEO best practices * Excellent troubleshooting and debugging skills **Preferred Experience*** WooCommerce development and e\-commerce website experience * Experience building or extending custom WordPress plugins * Familiarity with Git workflows and staging/deployment environments * Experience with APIs, CRM integrations, or marketing automation tools * Background working with agencies, SaaS companies, or high\-growth brands **What a Typical Day Looks Like** A WordPress Developer’s day revolves around building, optimizing, and maintaining websites that support marketing and business growth. You will: * Review and resolve website support requests, bugs, or content updates * Build and customize WordPress pages and templates from design files * Optimize website speed, SEO, and mobile responsiveness * Collaborate with marketing teams on landing pages and campaign launches * Monitor website health, backups, and security updates * Push updates through staging and deployment workflows while documenting changes In short: you ensure websites are fast, secure, visually polished, user\-friendly, and optimized for growth. **Key Metrics for Success (KPIs)*** On\-time delivery of website builds and updates * Website load speeds consistently under 3 seconds * Strong Core Web Vitals and Lighthouse performance scores * Minimal website downtime and security issues * Clean, responsive, and conversion\-focused page implementation * Positive feedback from marketing, design, and leadership teams **Interview Process*** Initial Phone Screen * Video Interview with Pavago Recruiter * Practical Assessment (Landing Page Build or Website Optimization Task) * Client Interview * Offer \& Onboarding \#WordPressDeveloper \#WordPress \#WebDevelopment \#Elementor \#WooCommerce \#PHP \#RemoteJobs \#WebDesign \#TechnicalSEO \#WebsiteOptimization