WordPress Developer

Quick Facts

• Role: WordPress Developer (Contract)
• Experience: 5+ years
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience

Description

Build and maintain custom WordPress themes and plugins from scratch using native WordPress functionality—without relying on third-party page builders or plugins. Implement custom post types, taxonomies, metadata, hooks/filters, and REST APIs, and translate Figma designs into responsive, accessible production sites. Perform advanced debugging, security assessments, performance and technical SEO optimization, and support testing, documentation, and deployment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain custom WordPress themes and plugins from scratch using native WordPress APIs
• Implement custom post types, taxonomies, metadata, hooks, filters, and REST APIs
• Build responsive, accessible front-end interfaces using HTML5, CSS3, SCSS, JavaScript, and Bootstrap
• Translate Figma designs into production-ready WordPress websites
• Troubleshoot complex PHP, JavaScript, database, API, and application issues
• Review unfamiliar or legacy codebases, identify architectural weaknesses, and implement maintainable solutions
• Use Composer, PHP namespaces, autoloading, and manage third-party dependencies
• Perform application security assessments and remediate vulnerabilities including XSS, SQL injection, and CSRF
• Optimize website performance, accessibility, and technical SEO
• Support testing, regression validation, documentation, and deployment activities
• Provide realistic estimates and proactive communication on risks, blockers, and delivery timelines

Benefits

• Contract engagement
• Work on custom WordPress architecture with an emphasis on security, performance, and SEO