Senior WordPress Developer - Full Website Build & Launch/ 1 week ago
Quick Summary
Senior WordPress Developer (5+ Years Experience)
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates (On-site)
Job Type: Full-time | Night Shift (aligned with Los Angeles working hours)
We are seeking a Senior WordPress Developer with 5+ years of hands-on experience to design, build, optimize, and fully launch professional WordPress websites. This role demands end-to-end ownership, focusing on delivering production-ready, secure, fast, and SEO-optimized solutions, moving beyond simple theme installation.
Candidates must have proven experience delivering production-ready, secure, fast, and SEO-optimized WordPress websites.
Responsibilities:
- Build and launch complete WordPress websites from start to finish.
- Develop and customize WordPress themes and plugins.
- Ensure full mobile and cross-browser compatibility.
- Optimize site speed, performance, and Core Web Vitals.
- Implement on-page SEO best practices.
- Configure security, backups, and caching solutions.
- Handle domain, hosting, DNS, and SSL setup.
- Set up contact forms, integrations, and tracking tools.
- Test, deploy, and launch websites to production.
- Provide documentation and post-launch support.
Required Skills & Experience:
- 5+ years of professional WordPress development experience (required).
- Deep understanding of WordPress core, hooks, and custom post types.
- Strong skills in PHP, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
- Experience with custom theme development.
- Proficiency with Elementor and/or Gutenberg.
- Strong SEO knowledge (Yoast, RankMath, etc.).
- Proven performance optimization experience.
- Strong understanding of WordPress security best practices.
- Experience managing hosting environments and DNS.
- Ability to work night shift aligned with U.S. (Los Angeles) operations.
This is an on-site role, and candidates who can join immediately must be in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Nice to Have (Bonus):
- Google Analytics & Search Console setup.
- CRM and third-party API integrations.
- Payment gateway experience (Stripe, PayPal).
- Multilingual WordPress experience.
- Ongoing maintenance availability.
Requirements:
- Live portfolio of WordPress websites built and launched.
- Ability to meet deadlines and communicate clearly.
- Ability to work independently.
- Experience with real production websites (no demo-only experience).
How to Apply:
Please include:
- Links to live WordPress websites you personally built and launched.
- A brief explanation of your role in each project.
- Your availability and expected rate.
Applications without a portfolio will not be considered.
Alternatively you may email your applications to: [email protected]
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: Remote