WordPress Developer

Coalition Technologies is seeking a detail-oriented and highly skilled Remote WordPress Developer to develop, customize, maintain, and optimize WordPress websites. This role is ideal for someone with strong experience in WordPress development, custom theme development, plugin development, PHP, MySQL, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, AJAX, responsive design, and website performance optimization.As a WordPress Developer, you will build and maintain WordPress websites, develop custom themes and plugins, integrate third-party plugins, migrate websites from other platforms, optimize page speed, and implement SEO and CRO best practices across WordPress sites.We are looking for talented and diligent candidates who perform well on our skills assessments. Strong skills test performance may be considered even if a candidate does not meet every preferred experience or educational background requirement.Why Join Coalition Technologies?Coalition Technologies is committed to delivering high-quality work for our clients while providing our team with a fun, thriving, innovative, and growth-focused work environment. We offer:100% remote work with a company that has supported remote team members for more than a decadeCompetitive profit-sharing bonus plan, with up to 50% of company profits paid to full-time employees each monthCompetitive Paid Time Off plan that supports work-life balanceSubsidized gym membershipsMedical, dental, vision, and life insurance packages for eligible US-based team membersInternational Health Insurance Reimbursement Program for eligible international team membersDevice upgrade and learning reimbursement programsCareer development plans with clearly defined goals and rewardsAdditional job-specific incentives and bonusesWordPress Developer ResponsibilitiesAs a WordPress Developer, your duties will include:Developing and maintaining WordPress websitesDeveloping custom WordPress themes and pluginsMigrating websites from other platforms to WordPressIntegrating and setting up plugins such as WPML, WooCommerce, Membership plugins, and similar toolsBuilding WordPress sites that are manageable from the admin panelOptimizing WordPress websites for page speed, performance, SEO, and conversion rate optimizationFetching data from the WordPress backend using tools such as WPGraphQL or the WordPress REST APITransforming complex PSD layouts into pixel-perfect HTML5/CSS3 templatesCreating responsive, cross-browser-compatible website designsWorking with version control systems such as Git or SVNWorking under tight deadlines while maintaining quality and accuracyManaging multiple projects and tasks at the same timeProducing high-quality work with a strong focus on detailRequired Skills and QualificationsThe ideal candidate will have:Minimum of 2 years of experience in WordPress developmentStrong knowledge of the WordPress platformExpertise in WordPress custom theme development and plugin developmentExpertise in WordPress plugin integration, including WooCommerce, WPML, Membership plugins, and similar toolsUnderstanding of how to make WordPress manageable from the admin panelStrong understanding of WordPress architectureAbility to perform database and code optimization for WordPressExpertise in HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScriptProficiency in PHP, MySQL, and AJAXAbility to work in a LAMP development environmentExperience fetching data from the WordPress backend using WPGraphQL or the WordPress REST APIStrong understanding of responsive web design techniquesThorough understanding of cross-browser compatibility issuesUnderstanding of W3C web standards, semantic HTML, and accessibility guidelinesAbility to work on multiple projects and tasks at the same timeGreat attention to detail and a highly organized work stylePositive, upbeat attitude with the ability to learn quicklyExcellent written and spoken English skillsAbility to adapt to a diverse and multicultural remote work environmentAvailability to work 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Pacific TimeReliable remote workstation, including a fast computer, microphone, speakers, reliable internet, and reliable powerPreferred SkillsThe following experience is preferred but not required:Experience with ReactJS or AngularJSExperience with BigCommerce, Magento, and ShopifyExperience with WooCommerce developmentExperience with WordPress performance optimizationExperience implementing SEO and CRO best practices in WordPress websitesExperience developing responsive websites from PSD layoutsExperience using Git or SVN for version controlRemote Work EnvironmentCoalition Technologies is a fully remote company. Our team works remotely with the support of time tracking software, structured communication, and a company culture designed to help remote team members succeed. We have supported remote team members for more than a decade and welcome qualified applicants from around the world.CompensationFor candidates located in California, New York, Washington, and Colorado, the starting base pay for this position ranges from $17 to $35 per hour. Compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, skills test performance, geographic location, and seniority of the position offered. For candidates outside of California, New York, Washington, and Colorado, compensation may fall outside the listed range.