WordPress developer | Talent Marketplace

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Job Title: Wordpress Developer

Vertical: Tech

Location: Remote

• Philippines, Eastern Europe, and Latin America

USD Salary: Negotiable based on experience

Role Scope & Purpose:

The WordPress Developer is responsible for designing, building, customizing, and maintaining WordPress websites that meet client or business requirements. This role covers the full spectrum of WordPress development - from theme and plugin development to performance optimization and site security. The WordPress Developer works closely with designers, project managers, and clients to deliver scalable, fast, and SEO-friendly WordPress solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, customize, and maintain WordPress websites including custom themes and plugins.
• Translate design mockups (Figma, Adobe XD) into pixel-perfect, responsive WordPress implementations.
• Configure and customize popular WordPress plugins (WooCommerce, Advanced Custom Fields, Elementor, Yoast, etc.).
• Optimize website performance (page speed, Core Web Vitals, caching, image optimization).
• Implement on-page SEO best practices in collaboration with SEO specialists.
• Ensure website security through best practices, plugin management, and regular updates.
• Manage site migrations, backups, and hosting configurations.
• Set up and customize WooCommerce stores including product pages, checkout flows, and payment integrations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve bugs, errors, and compatibility issues.
• Maintain documentation for custom development work and provide technical support to content editors.

Requirements

• 2–4 years of professional WordPress development experience.
• Proficiency in PHP, HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript for WordPress development.
• Experience building custom themes and plugins from scratch or via child themes.
• Strong understanding of WordPress core architecture, hooks, filters, and the WP REST API.
• Experience with performance optimization and page speed best practices.
• Familiarity with version control (Git) and deployment workflows.
• Knowledge of website security best practices within the WordPress ecosystem.

Nice to Have

• Experience with WooCommerce development and ecommerce customization.
• Familiarity with headless WordPress implementations (REST API, GraphQL, WPGraphQL).
• Experience with page builders (Elementor, Beaver Builder, or Divi) and their limitations.
• Knowledge of hosting environments (WP Engine, Kinsta, Cloudways, or similar managed WordPress hosts).
• Basic understanding of SEO and experience working alongside SEO specialists.
• Experience with Gutenberg block development.

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• ✅ Build long-term career opportunities through our growing global employer network.
• ✅ 100% free for professionals, no placement fees, subscriptions, or hidden costs.