WordPress Developer

WordPress Developer

Position Type: Full-Time, Remote

Working Hours: U.S. Business Hours

Location: Remote (LATAM, South Africa, Philippines, Pakistan Preferred)

About the Role

We are hiring a skilled WordPress Developer to build, customize, optimize, and maintain high-performing WordPress websites for growing businesses.

This role is ideal for someone who combines strong technical WordPress expertise with a sharp eye for design, performance, SEO, and user experience. You will work closely with marketing, content, and design teams to develop websites that are visually polished, responsive, fast-loading, and conversion-focused.

The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable handling everything from custom page builds and plugin integrations to performance optimization and troubleshooting.

What You’ll Own

WordPress Development & Customization

• Build and customize WordPress websites using Elementor, Divi, WPBakery, Gutenberg, or custom development
• Develop and maintain custom WordPress themes and child themes
• Create responsive landing pages, blogs, and website templates optimized for user experience and conversions
• Customize layouts and functionality using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP

Plugin Management & Integrations

• Install, configure, and customize WordPress plugins such as WooCommerce, Yoast SEO, Contact Form 7, and Advanced Custom Fields
• Troubleshoot plugin conflicts and ensure compatibility across updates
• Extend site functionality through custom PHP development when required
• Integrate third-party tools, CRMs, analytics platforms, and marketing systems

Website Performance & SEO Optimization

• Optimize website speed, Core Web Vitals, and overall site performance
• Implement caching, image optimization, lazy loading, CDN integration, and code minification
• Run audits using Google Lighthouse, GTmetrix, and PageSpeed Insights
• Apply SEO best practices including metadata, schema, heading structure, and mobile optimization

Website Maintenance & Security

• Manage WordPress core, plugin, and theme updates
• Monitor website uptime, backups, and security protocols
• Implement security best practices using tools such as Wordfence, Sucuri, or iThemes Security
• Troubleshoot bugs, broken layouts, hosting issues, and website errors quickly and efficiently

Collaboration & Support

• Work closely with marketing and design teams to launch campaigns and website updates
• Convert Figma, Adobe XD, or Sketch designs into responsive WordPress pages
• Support non-technical team members with CMS-related updates and workflows
• Maintain organized staging environments, documentation, and deployment processes

What Makes You a Great Fit

• You are highly skilled in WordPress development and troubleshooting
• You care about clean design, responsive layouts, and performance optimization
• You are detail-oriented and ensure websites are polished and error-free
• You understand both technical development and marketing-focused website execution
• You work independently while communicating clearly within remote teams
• You take ownership of website quality, stability, and user experience

Required Experience & Skills

• 2+ years of professional WordPress development experience
• Strong proficiency in WordPress, PHP, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
• Experience with Elementor, Divi, WPBakery, Gutenberg, or similar page builders
• Experience managing hosting environments such as WP Engine, SiteGround, Kinsta, or cPanel hosting
• Strong understanding of responsive design and cross-browser compatibility
• Familiarity with website speed optimization and technical SEO best practices
• Excellent troubleshooting and debugging skills

Preferred Experience

• WooCommerce development and e-commerce website experience
• Experience building or extending custom WordPress plugins
• Familiarity with Git workflows and staging/deployment environments
• Experience with APIs, CRM integrations, or marketing automation tools
• Background working with agencies, SaaS companies, or high-growth brands

What a Typical Day Looks Like

A WordPress Developer’s day revolves around building, optimizing, and maintaining websites that support marketing and business growth. You will:

• Review and resolve website support requests, bugs, or content updates
• Build and customize WordPress pages and templates from design files
• Optimize website speed, SEO, and mobile responsiveness
• Collaborate with marketing teams on landing pages and campaign launches
• Monitor website health, backups, and security updates
• Push updates through staging and deployment workflows while documenting changes

In short: you ensure websites are fast, secure, visually polished, user-friendly, and optimized for growth.

Key Metrics for Success (KPIs)

• On-time delivery of website builds and updates
• Website load speeds consistently under 3 seconds
• Strong Core Web Vitals and Lighthouse performance scores
• Minimal website downtime and security issues
• Clean, responsive, and conversion-focused page implementation
• Positive feedback from marketing, design, and leadership teams

Interview Process

1. Initial Phone Screen
2. Video Interview with Pavago Recruiter
3. Practical Assessment (Landing Page Build or Website Optimization Task)
4. Client Interview
5. Offer & Onboarding

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