WordPress Developer

Word Press Developer

Our client is seeking a Word Press Developer to design, build, and maintain websites using Word Press. This role requires expertise in theme customization, plugin development, performance optimization, and site security. The Word Press Developer ensures websites are visually engaging, responsive, and optimized for speed, SEO, and user experience.

• Build and customize Word Press sites using themes, page builders (Elementor, Divi, WPBakery), or custom coding.
• Develop and modify child themes for long-term maintainability.
• Create custom templates for landing pages, blogs, and content-heavy sites.
• Install, configure, and customize plugins for functionality (e.g., Woo Commerce, Yoast SEO, Contact Form
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• Build or extend plugins using PHP when needed.
• Ensure compatibility of plugins with themes and updates.
• Convert Figma/Sketch/Adobe XD designs into pixel-perfect Word Press pages.
• Ensure responsive, cross-browser, and cross-device compatibility.
• Implement accessibility best practices (WCAG standards).
• Optimize site speed with caching, minification, lazy loading, and CDN integration.
• Conduct audits using Google Lighthouse, GTmetrix, or Page Speed Insights.
• Improve Core Web Vitals for SEO and usability.
• Apply regular Word Press, theme, and plugin updates.
• Harden security with tools like Wordfence, Sucuri, or iThemes Security.
• Set up regular backups and disaster recovery protocols.
• Work with marketing, content, and design teams to align web assets with campaigns.
• Troubleshoot site issues, fix bugs, and support non-technical team members with CMS usage.

• Strong Word Press developer with both technical and creative skills.
• Problem-solver who thrives on optimizing performance and troubleshooting.
• Detail-oriented, ensuring every page is polished and compliant with best practices.
• Collaborative team player with excellent communication skills.

• 2+ years building and maintaining Word Press sites.
• Proficiency in PHP, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Familiarity with Word Press page builders (Elementor, Divi, WPBakery).
• Experience managing hosting platforms (cPanel, WP Engine, Site Ground, Kinsta).

• Woo Commerce customization and e-commerce site builds.
• Plugin development or extending functionality with PHP.
• SEO best practices and integration with tools like Yoast SEO.
• Familiarity with Git for version control and CI/CD workflows.

A Word Press Developer's day revolves around building, customizing, and maintaining websites. You will:

• Start by reviewing support tickets for bug fixes, content updates, or urgent requests.
• Develop new pages or features based on design handoffs or campaign requirements.
• Optimize site speed and SEO, running performance tests and implementing improvements.
• Collaborate with marketing and content teams to publish posts, update landing pages, or configure campaigns.
• Apply security updates and backups, ensuring all sites are safe and compliant.
• End the day documenting changes and pushing updates through Git or staging sites.

In essence: you are the guardian of Word Press websites, ensuring they are fast, secure, user-friendly, and aligned with business goals.

• On-time delivery of site builds and updates.
• Page load times optimized (