Wordpress developer (contract)

Open to candidates based in Lat Am, South Africa and Eastern Europe. Applications from other regions will not be considered. ROLE OVERVIEW

We’re looking for an experienced Word Press Developerto support ongoing development, optimization, and troubleshooting across a portfolio of complex Word Press websites.

This is a contract-based role, working closely with our internal team as an integrated contributor. You’ll be involved in day-to-day delivery, collaborating across functions, and helping us maintain a high standard of execution.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING Execute scoped development tasks across multiple Word Press sites Build and extend custom themes, plugins, and blocks Troubleshoot complex issues across performance, integrations, and functionality Optimize sites for Core Web Vitals and overall performance Translate Figma designs into production-ready Word Press implementations Collaborate closely with account managers and other developers WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED Core Requirements Strong experience with Word Press (custom themes, plugins, block editor) Proficiency in PHP, Java Script (React and/or j Query), HTML, and Sass Experience with Woo Commerce and complex plugin ecosystems Strong debugging and problem-solving ability Experience working with Git-based workflows Communication (Required) Excellent written and spoken English Ability to communicate clearly and professionally in a remote, async-first environment Comfortable participating in client-facing or internal discussions when needed Technical Experience Performance optimization (Core Web Vitals) Familiarity with tools like Cloudflare, Nginx, Maria DB/My SQL, Redis Experience with build tools (NPM, Gulp, Webpack) Ability to work from Figma designs to production Working Style Reliable, deadline-oriented execution Comfortable working across multiple tasks and priorities Able to collaborate as part of a distributed team WHAT YOUR DAY LOOKS LIKE Working through 1–4 tasks per day depending on complexity Collaborating with team members across Slack, Click Up, and Zoom Contributing to ongoing client work across a range of industries and use cases Solving technical challenges with a focus on quality and maintainability TOOLS & TECHNOLOGY Java Script (React, j Query), PHP, Sass Word Press (Gutenberg, ACF, Elementor, Woo Commerce) NPM, Gulp, Webpack Git (Gitflow workflows) Cloudflare, Maria DB/My SQL, Nginx/Apache, Redis ENGAGEMENT & COMPENSATION Contract-based engagement with consistent, ongoing work Competitive hourly or project-based compensation $2,000 equipment stipend at start, with periodic refresh opportunities Flexible working schedule with expected overlap for collaboration Paid time off supported within the engagement model WHO THIS ROLE IS FOR Experienced Word Press developers who enjoy hands-on execution Developers comfortable working as part of a structured, high-performing team Individuals who value autonomy while contributing to a shared standard

If you take pride in your work, communicate clearly, and enjoy solving real-world problems in Word Press, we’d like to hear from you. #J-18808-Ljbffr