QA Specialist & Web Developer - Contract Role (Remote)

Position Overview

Market My Market seeks a detail-oriented QA Specialist & Web Developer Contractor for a critical dual role. This position ensures the quality and functionality of client websites while managing content updates, maintenance, and minor development tasks. Responsibilities include comprehensive quality assurance testing, issue resolution, and routine website updates across our portfolio of legal, dental, and medical practice websites.

About Market My Market

Market My Market delivers customized, full-service marketing campaigns that drive online presence and business results for small to medium-sized medical offices, dental practices, and law firms.

Key Responsibilities

Website Quality Assurance Testing

• Conduct comprehensive pre-launch QA testing using established checklists covering Design, Functionality, Content, SEO, and Responsive design.
• Perform comprehensive website reviews, including functionality, design consistency, and user experience testing.
• Test websites across multiple devices, browsers, and screen sizes to ensure responsive design compliance.
• Execute thorough functionality testing, including navigation, forms, social media links, and contact details accuracy.
• Validate all website migration requirements and ensure page-to-page consistency.

WordPress Development & Content Management

• Make routine content updates (text changes, image replacements, link updates).
• Update and maintain existing WordPress websites for clients.
• Implement minor design adjustments and layout changes as requested.
• Add new pages, posts, and content sections following established templates.
• Update contact information, hours of operation, and practice details.
• Troubleshoot and resolve basic WordPress issues.
• Ensure all updates maintain design consistency and follow brand guidelines.

Issue Documentation and Tracking

• Document all identified issues in detailed tracking systems (Issues Backlog spreadsheets).
• Prioritize issues using established priority levels (High, Medium, Low).
• Create clear, actionable issue descriptions with specific page URLs and detailed problem descriptions.
• Assign issues to appropriate team members (DEV, CX, SEO) based on issue type.
• Track issue resolution status through completion, maintaining accurate records of all QA activities.

SEO and Technical Quality Assurance

• Conduct SEO-focused reviews using tools like Screaming Frog to identify technical issues.
• Verify proper implementation of:
  • Meta descriptions (identify and resolve duplicate meta descriptions).
  • H1 header tags on all pages.
  • Title tags consistency between staging and live sites.
  • URL structure and internal linking.
  • Google Analytics and tracking code implementation.
• Run comprehensive site crawls and compare staging vs. original site data.
• Ensure proper 301 redirect implementation and functionality.

Content and Design Quality Control

• Review content for accuracy, consistency, and proper formatting.
• Identify duplicate images and content issues.
• Verify proper font sizing and visual hierarchy.
• Ensure design consistency across all pages and templates.
• Check for proper image placement and quality.
• Validate that all content matches approved designs and specifications.

Required Skills and Qualifications

Technical Skills

• WordPress Expertise: Advanced proficiency with WordPress CMS, including themes, plugins, and custom configurations.
• Web Technologies: Strong understanding of HTML, CSS, and basic PHP for WordPress customization.
• SEO Knowledge: Familiarity with Screaming Frog, Google Search Console, and technical SEO best practices.
• Browser Testing: Experience with cross-browser compatibility testing.
• Responsive Design: Understanding of responsive web design principles and mobile-first development.
• Development Tools: Experience with page builders (Elementor, WPBakery, or similar).
• Testing Tools: Proficiency with web development and testing tools.
• AI Tools: Experience with AI-powered tools to streamline tasks is a plus.

Soft Skills

• Attention to Detail: Exceptional ability to identify subtle issues and inconsistencies.
• Systematic Approach: Methodical testing approach following comprehensive checklists.
• Clear Communication: Ability to document issues clearly with specific page references and actionable solutions.
• Organization: Strong organizational skills for tracking multiple projects and issues.
• Team Collaboration: Experience working with cross-functional teams (Development, Customer Experience, SEO).
• Time Management: Ability to prioritize and manage multiple QA reviews and update requests simultaneously.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues independently.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on WordPress development and maintenance experience.
• Experience with website rebuild and redesign projects.
• Familiarity with Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, and other web analytics tools.
• Experience with WP Engine or similar managed WordPress hosting platforms.
• Understanding of website security best practices.
• Experience working with professional services clients (legal, medical, dental).

Work Environment and Projects

This is a fully remote contract position requiring availability during EST working hours. Projects include:

• Website Rebuilds: Complete recreation of existing professional service websites.
• Templated Designs: Implementation of standardized design templates for new clients.
• Website Redesigns: Major updates to existing website designs and functionality.
• Migration Projects: Moving websites from various platforms to WordPress/WP Engine.
• Ongoing Maintenance: Routine content updates and technical maintenance for existing client sites.

Tools and Systems You'll Use

• Issue Tracking: Google Sheets-based issue tracking system.
• Project Management: Asana for task assignment and collaboration.
• SEO Tools: Screaming Frog for technical SEO auditing.
• Analytics: Google Analytics and Tag Manager for tracking validation.
• Testing Tools: Cross-browser testing platforms and responsive design tools.
• Development: WordPress admin, FTP/SFTP clients, code editors.

To Apply: Please include a resume highlighting your WordPress development and QA experience, and a portfolio with examples of WordPress websites you have built, maintained, or tested.