WordPress DeveloperPavago • Salida, CA, United States
WordPress Developer
Pavago • Salida, CA, United States
6 days ago
Job type
- Full-time
Job descriptionStrong WordPress developer with both technical and creative skills. Problem-solver who thrives on optimizing performance and troubleshooting. Detail-oriented, ensuring every page is polished and compliant with best practices. Collaborative team player with excellent communication skills. 2+ years building and maintaining WordPress sites. Proficiency in PHP, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Familiarity with WordPress page builders (Elementor, Divi, WPBakery). Experience managing hosting platforms (cPanel, WP Engine, SiteGround, Kinsta). WooCommerce customization and e-commerce site builds. Plugin development or extending functionality with PHP. SEO best practices and integration with tools like Yoast SEO. Familiarity with Git for version control and CI / CD workflows. Start by reviewing support tickets for bug fixes, content updates, or urgent requests. Develop new pages or features based on design handoffs or campaign requirements. Optimize site speed and SEO, running performance tests and implementing improvements. Collaborate with marketing and content teams to publish posts, update landing pages, or configure campaigns. Apply security updates and backups, ensuring all sites are safe and compliant. End the day documenting changes and pushing updates through Git or staging sites. On-time delivery of site builds and updates. Page load times optimized ( Core Web Vitals maintained at ?90% scores. Uptime and security incidents minimized. Positive feedback from marketing and content teams. Initial Phone Screen Video Interview with Recruiter Practical Task (e.g., build a landing page from Figma design or optimize a demo site's Core Web Vitals) Client Interview with Marketing / Engineering Leadership Offer & Background Verification
WordPress Developer
Our client is seeking a WordPress Developer to design, build, and maintain websites using WordPress. This role requires expertise in theme customization, plugin development, performance optimization, and site security. The WordPress Developer ensures websites are visually engaging, responsive, and optimized for speed, SEO, and user experience.
Responsibilities :
- Build and customize WordPress sites using themes, page builders (Elementor, Divi, WPBakery), or custom coding.
- Develop and modify child themes for long-term maintainability.
- Create custom templates for landing pages, blogs, and content-heavy sites.
- Install, configure, and customize plugins for functionality (e.g., WooCommerce, Yoast SEO, Contact Form 7).
- Build or extend plugins using PHP when needed.
- Ensure compatibility of plugins with themes and updates.
- Convert Figma / Sketch / Adobe XD designs into pixel-perfect WordPress pages.
- Ensure responsive, cross-browser, and cross-device compatibility.
- Implement accessibility best practices (WCAG standards).
- Optimize site speed with caching, minification, lazy loading, and CDN integration.
- Conduct audits using Google Lighthouse, GTmetrix, or PageSpeed Insights.
- Improve Core Web Vitals for SEO and usability.
- Apply regular WordPress, theme, and plugin updates.
- Harden security with tools like Wordfence, Sucuri, or iThemes Security.
- Set up regular backups and disaster recovery protocols.
- Work with marketing, content, and design teams to align web assets with campaigns.
- Troubleshoot site issues, fix bugs, and support non-technical team members with CMS usage.
What Makes You a Perfect Fit :
Required Experience & Skills (Minimum) :
Ideal Experience & Skills :
What Does a Typical Day Look Like?
A WordPress Developer's day revolves around building, customizing, and maintaining websites. You will :
In essence : you are the guardian of WordPress websites, ensuring they are fast, secure, user-friendly, and aligned with business goals.
Key Metrics for Success (KPIs) :
Interview Process :
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