Wordpress developer

Company Overview
Revalot specializes in providing Fractional Sales and Marketing Leaders to businesses seeking durable growth. Unlike traditional consultants or agencies, Revalot integrates deeply within client teams to deliver clarity, structure, and measurable results that drive lasting growth. We are rapidly expanding and seeking talented professionals to join our team.

Role Summary: SEO-Focused WordPress Developer
As a WordPress Developer, you will own the ongoing management, updates, and optimization of our internal company website while also supporting client delivery projects. You will maintain a polished, high-performing digital presence reflecting our brand, manage WordPress core and plugin infrastructure, and occasionally contribute to client website builds. This remote contract position is ideal for a professional who prioritizes reliable systems, clear communication, and effectively balances maintenance tasks with project execution.

Why You'll Love This Role

• Meaningful ownership of a core business asset (our company website) that directly supports growth.
• Clear scope and direction from engagement leads, with flexibility to solve problems independently.
• Dynamic mix of maintenance, optimization, and client project work keeps the role dynamic.
• Flexible, remote contract work with a team that values work-life balance.

Key Responsibilities

Internal Website Management (Primary)

• Maintain WordPress core, theme, and plugin updates using disciplined change control and testing.
• Implement security best practices: least-privilege access, secure admin setup, and monitored backups.
• Monitor performance and Core Web Vitals; optimize images, caching, and scripts for fast load times.
• Troubleshoot issues quickly, document root causes, and resolve bugs with minimal downtime.
• Update content, landing pages, and conversions-focused layouts as directed by Revalot leadership.
• Maintain clean site structure, redirects, metadata, and SEO fundamentals.

Theme & Infrastructure

• Configure and customize themes, child themes, and page builders while ensuring maintainable codebase.
• Install and configure vetted plugins for forms, analytics, security, backups, and integrations.
• Create reusable components to reduce content update friction.

Client Project Support (Secondary)

• Contribute to client website builds and landing pages as staffed for engagements.
• Implement responsive layouts and perform QA across devices and browsers.
• Apply SEO and accessibility best practices to client deliverables.
• Maintain white-label standards to present deliverables as Revalot services (branding, documentation, communications aligned to Revalot identity).

Collaboration & Documentation

• Track time accurately and maintain organized documentation for handoffs.
• Communicate status and issues promptly; flag blockers and dependencies early.
• Participate in check-ins and respond to feedback professionally.
• Interact with SEO and Google Ads agencies, implementing required changes as per their instructions.

Typical Deliverables

• Weekly/monthly internal website maintenance: updates, content changes, plugin/theme maintenance.
• Performance monitoring and optimization reports (Core Web Vitals, load times).
• Security and backup monitoring; documented security configurations.
• Bug fixes and troubleshooting documentation.
• Payment processor integration and testing (Clover, Worldline).
• Occasional client site builds or page builds (as assigned to engagements).
• Theme and plugin configuration documentation.
• Admin handoff notes and update guidance.
• White-label deliverables presented under Revalot branding and standards.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of WordPress development experience (in-house, agency, or consulting).
• Strong proficiency with WordPress, PHP, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, including troubleshooting and debugging.
• Experience implementing responsive builds and performing QA across devices and browsers.
• Comfort working from a defined strategy and design direction, shipping on deadline with minimal rework.
• Organized documentation habits, including accurate tracking of billable time and change notes.
• Professional communication and a client-ready standard for delivery.
• Experience integrating payment processors (Clover and/or Worldline) with WordPress sites.
• Experience with domain setup for websites and email.
• Experience with website and email migrations from existing platforms.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with WooCommerce, multilingual sites, and integrations (CRM, email, analytics, API).
• Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) and experience customizing Flatsome's UX Builder and child themes.
• Working knowledge of performance optimization and Core Web Vitals improvements.
• Accessibility familiarity (WCAG basics) and experience fixing common accessibility issues.
• Experience with managed WordPress hosting (for example: WP Engine, GoDaddy, etc.) and deployment workflows.
• Familiarity with SEO tooling and analytics (GA4, GTM) and basic event tracking implementation.

What You'll Gain

• Direct impact on a core company asset that supports business growth.
• Opportunities to specialize in performance optimization, security, or advanced WordPress features.
• Exposure to client work as engagements scale.

Contract Expectations

Independent contractor status, as confirmed by the candidate’s current go-to-market approach. Scope, hours, and term defined per engagement or statement of work. Time tracking required with sufficient detail to support internal allocation and client billing. Work requires internal review and approval before launch or client delivery. No unauthorized outsourcing or external support without written approval. Professional communication aligned to our standards.

Confidentiality & Compliance

Maintain strict confidentiality of client and company information (strategies, credentials, data, materials). Deliverables are owned as defined in the subcontractor agreement and client contract terms. Follow all privacy and information security requirements, including secure credential and data handling.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter. In your cover letter, include links to 2 to 4 relevant WordPress samples (portfolio, live sites, or case studies) and briefly describe your strengths (for example: Flatsome customization, ACF implementation, Clover/Worldline integration (if you have any), performance optimization, or maintenance support). Please include your availability, preferred weekly contract hours, hourly rate range, and the tools you are most comfortable using. Also include a link to your Linked In profile. Email your application to [email protected] with the subject line “WordPress Developer Posting”.

Diversity & Inclusion

Revalot is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and provide accommodations to ensure an accessible recruitment process for every qualified candidate. Moreover, Revalot supports the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and is dedicated to making our recruitment, assessment, and selection processes accessible for both employees and independent contractors. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities upon request. If you require an accommodation at any stage of the application or hiring process, please email [email protected]

Job Details

Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $35.00-$65.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 5 per week
Work Location: Remote

Application Questions

• Are you set up to be an independent contractor?
• Are you currently actively providing services as an independent contractor to anyone else?
• Have you worked with the Flatsome theme and its own UX builder? If yes, how many websites did you complete using it?
• What is your Linked In profile URL? (please paste it here):

Experience: Wordpress: 3 years (required)