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Contract Senior Word Press Developer

The Contract Senior Word Press Developer collaborates closely with 829 Studios’ client services, design, and project teams to architect, build, and maintain high-quality Word Press websites for diverse clients. This senior role requires deep Word Press expertise combined with strategic consultation and cross-disciplinary collaboration to deliver performant, accessible, and visually refined digital experiences.

You will translate strategy and design into scalable, maintainable Word Press implementations. Key responsibilities include custom theme and plugin development, content architecture, and performance optimization, ensuring every Word Press build meets technical and business objectives.

• Build, configure, and maintain Word Press sites utilizing modern best practices for custom themes, plugins, and content architecture.
• Develop custom Word Press themes that accurately translate design specifications, delivering responsive and accessible experiences across all devices.
• Build and maintain custom plugins, blocks (ACF & Gutenberg), post types, taxonomies, and editorial workflows tailored to client requirements.
• Implement and maintain block-based editing experiences (both ACF and native Gutenberg) to empower content teams while maintaining design consistency.
• Manage site migrations, rebuilds, and deployments, ensuring preservation of performance, SEO, and content integrity.
• Maintain Word Press core, themes, and plugins with a strong focus on security, stability, and long-term maintainability.

• Optimize Word Press sites for speed, scalability, and reliability across various traffic patterns and hosting environments.
• Ensure sites meet accessibility standards (WCAG 2.x AA), integrating accessibility into both front-end development and editorial experiences.
• Integrate Word Press with third-party services and APIs, including CRMs, marketing platforms, analytics, and form systems.
• Debug and resolve front-end and backend issues using a methodical approach and clear communication.

• Collaborate with Account Managers, Project Managers, Designers, and Engineers to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions.
• Participate in technical planning, estimation, and documentation during discovery and delivery phases.
• Provide guidance on Word Press architecture, development standards, and best practices.
• Support smooth deployments and releases by collaborating with hosting and Dev Ops stakeholders.
• Act as a senior technical voice on Word Press projects, ensuring quality, consistency, and long-term success.

• 8–10+ years of professional web development experience, with significant hands‑on Word Press expertise.
• Proven experience building and maintaining custom Word Press websites using custom themes and plugins.
• Strong proficiency in PHP, HTML, CSS, and Java Script .
• Deep understanding of Word Press core concepts, including the block editor (ACF & Gutenberg), theme architecture, and plugin development.
• Experience building flexible content models using custom post types, taxonomies, and block patterns.
• Familiarity with modern front-end tooling and CSS frameworks.
• Strong understanding of performance optimization techniques for Word Press.
• Working knowledge of accessibility standards and best practices.
• Experience integrating Word Press with REST APIs and third-party platforms.
• Ability to translate design files (Figma, Adobe, etc.) into pixel‑accurate, responsive implementations.
• Comfort performing basic Dev Ops and hosting‑level tasks (e.g., debugging caching issues, reviewing logs, importing databases).
• Strong attention to detail, excellent problem‑solving skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Experience with headless or decoupled Word Press architectures is a plus.