Backend developer Jobs in Cincinnati, OH

In-House WordPress Developer – Full Time (Cincinnati, OH) Location:

• On-Site Only – Cincinnati, OH Job Type: Full Time Experience Level: Mid-Senior Department: Web Development Salary: Based on experience (Competitive + Benefits) About Killerspots Agency Since 1999, Killerspots Agency has delivered contagiously creative marketing that gets real results.
• We’re a full-service digital marketing and media agency headquartered in Cincinnati, OH—serving clients across the globe with jingle production, digital strategy, web development, video production, and more.
• We're a fast-paced, energetic, and highly collaborative team.
• Our culture is grounded in excellence, ownership, and measurable impact.
• If you're obsessed with clean code, fast sites, and client success—this is your crew.
• About the Role We’re hiring a full-time, in-house WordPress Developer to join our Cincinnati office.
• This is not a remote position .
• You’ll work directly with our creative team and face-to-face with clients to build, maintain, troubleshoot, and improve high-performing WordPress websites.

Your mission:

• ensure every Killerspots-hosted site is up-to-date, blazing fast, visually impressive, and driving results.
• You’ll be the go-to for clients and internal teams on all things web.
• Key Responsibilities Build and manage responsive, conversion-optimized WordPress websites.
• Regularly audit, update, and maintain all client sites (plugins, themes, security, speed).
• Troubleshoot downtime and resolve issues proactively.
• Work directly with clients in person and over the phone to understand goals, present ideas, and execute vision.
• Develop custom themes and plugins when needed (you write clean, scalable code).
• Optimize for SEO, performance, UX, and mobile-first design.
• Collaborate with the creative and marketing teams to execute branding and campaign strategies online.
• Stay current with WordPress releases, security updates, and emerging tech.

Requirements Must-Haves:

• 3+ years of proven WordPress development experience (portfolio required).
• Strong knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, and MySQL .
• Demonstrated experience developing custom themes and modifying plugins.
• Experience with performance optimization (caching, CDN, image compression).
• Understanding of UI/UX principles.
• Strong communication and presentation skills—you’ll be client-facing.
• Solid troubleshooting skills with a proactive mindset.
• Able to work onsite, Monday through Friday, at our Cincinnati office.
• Highly organized and accountable.
• You take ownership.

Bonus Points For:

• WooCommerce experience SEO optimization expertise Familiarity with Git and version control Experience in agency or fast-paced multi-client environments Understanding of accessibility standards (WCAG) Application Instructions To be considered, you MUST submit: Your resume A cover letter that tells us why you're the right fit A portfolio link with examples of live WordPress sites you’ve built or maintained Applications without all three will not be reviewed.
• Absolutely no phone calls, please.
• Benefits Competitive salary (based on experience) Health, dental, and vision insurance Simple IRA retirement plan with company match​​​​​​​ Gym Membership option.
• Fun, collaborative team environment Creative projects with national clients Growth opportunities. Ready to join a team where your work won’t just go live—it’ll make noise?

Apply today and show us what you’ve built.

• Absolutely no phone calls, please.
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