WordPress Developer

Job Title: WordPress Developer

Position Type: Full-Time, Remote

Working Hours: U.S. client business hours (with flexibility for deployments, content updates, and urgent fixes)

About the Role:

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

Responsibilities:

• Website Development:
• Build and customize WordPress 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.

• Plugin Management & Customization:
• Install, configure, and customize plugins for functionality (e.g., WooCommerce, Yoast SEO, Contact Form 7).
• Build or extend plugins using PHP when needed.
• Ensure compatibility of plugins with themes and updates.

• Front-End & UX:
• Convert Figma/Sketch/Adobe XD designs into pixel-perfect WordPress pages.
• Ensure responsive, cross-browser, and cross-device compatibility.
• Implement accessibility best practices (WCAG standards).

• Performance Optimization:
• Optimize site speed with caching, minification, lazy loading, and CDN integration.
• Conduct audits using Google Lighthouse, GTmetrix, or PageSpeed Insights.
• Improve Core Web Vitals for SEO and usability.

• Security & Maintenance:
• Apply regular WordPress, theme, and plugin updates.
• Harden security with tools like Wordfence, Sucuri, or iThemes Security.
• Set up regular backups and disaster recovery protocols.

• Collaboration & Support:
• 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.

What Makes You a Perfect Fit:

• Strong WordPress 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.

Required Experience & Skills (Minimum):

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

Ideal Experience & Skills:

• WooCommerce 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.

What Does a Typical Day Look Like?

A WordPress 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 WordPress websites, ensuring they are fast, secure, user-friendly, and aligned with business goals.

Key Metrics for Success (KPIs):

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

• Initial Phone Screen
• Video Interview with Pavago Recruiter
• Practical Task (e.g., build a landing page from Figma design or optimize a demo site’s Core Web Vitals)
• Client Interview with Marketing/Engineering Leadership
• Offer & Background Verification