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WordPress Developer

Job in Washington, District of Columbia, 20022, USA
Listing for: Pavago
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-27
Job specializations:
  • Software Development
    Web Developer, PHP Developer, Front End Developer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 70000 - 110000 USD Yearly USD 70000.00 110000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Word Press Developer (Elementor, PHP, Site Speed Optimization) - Remote | U.S. Hours

Position Type: Full-Time, Remote
Working Hours: U.S. Client Business Hours (flexibility for deployments & urgent fixes)

About the Role

We're hiring a Word Press Developer who can build, customize, and optimize high-performing websites - not just assemble pages.

This role combines development, performance optimization, and problem-solving
. You'll work across landing pages, blogs, and full websites, ensuring everything is fast, secure, SEO-optimized, and conversion-ready
.

If you've worked with Elementor + custom code + performance optimization , this role is a strong fit.

What You'll Own
Word Press Development (Core Focus)
  • Build and customize Word Press websites using:

    • Elementor
    • Divi
    • WPBakery
  • Develop and maintain child themes for scalability

  • Create custom templates for:

    • Landing pages
    • Blogs
    • Marketing pages
Plugin Development & Customization
  • Work with key plugins:

    • Woo Commerce
    • Yoast SEO
    • Contact Form 7
  • Customize or extend plugins using PHP

  • Ensure compatibility across themes, plugins, and updates

Front-End Development & UX
  • Convert designs from:

    • Figma
    • Sketch
    • Adobe XD
  • Build pixel-perfect, responsive layouts

  • Ensure:

    • Cross-browser compatibility
    • Mobile optimization
    • Accessibility (WCAG standards)
Performance Optimization (Critical)
  • Improve site speed using:

    • Caching
    • Minification
    • Lazy loading
    • CDN integration
  • Run audits using:

    • Google Lighthouse
    • GTmetrix
  • Optimize Core Web Vitals for SEO + UX

Security & Maintenance
  • Manage updates (Word Press core, plugins, themes)

  • Implement security using:

    • Wordfence
    • Sucuri
  • Set up backups and recovery processes

Collaboration & Support
  • Work with marketing, design, and content teams
  • Troubleshoot bugs and site issues
  • Support non-technical team members with CMS usage
What Makes You a Strong Fit
  • You are both developer + problem-solver
  • You care about performance, speed, and clean builds
  • You can debug issues independently
  • You communicate clearly with non-technical teams
Required Experience & Skills
  • 2+ years of Word Press development experience

  • Strong skills in:

    • PHP
    • HTML
    • CSS
    • Java Script
  • Experience with:

    • Elementor / Divi / WPBakery
  • Experience with hosting platforms:

    • cPanel
    • WP Engine
    • Site Ground
    • Kinsta
Nice to Have (High-Value Candidates)
  • Woo Commerce store builds and customization
  • Custom plugin development
  • SEO knowledge (technical + on-page)
  • Git / version control workflows
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines
What a Typical Day Looks Like
  • Fix bugs, update content, and handle support tickets
  • Build new landing pages or features
  • Optimize performance and run speed audits
  • Collaborate with marketing on campaigns
  • Apply updates and ensure site security
  • Push changes via staging or Git

In short:
You ensure every Word Press site is fast, secure, scalable, and conversion-ready.

Key Metrics (KPIs)
  • On-time delivery of builds and updates
  • Page load speed < 3 seconds
  • Core Web Vitals ≥ 90%
  • Minimal downtime and security issues
  • Strong internal team satisfaction
Why This Role Stands Out
  • Real ownership of websites (not just maintenance)
  • Work across performance, UX, and development
  • Exposure to marketing + conversion-focused builds
  • Opportunity to grow into senior dev / tech lead roles
Interview Process
  • Initial Phone Screen

  • Video Interview with Recruiter

  • Practical Task:

    • Build a landing page from Figma OR optimize a demo site
  • Client Interview

  • Offer & Background Verification

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