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WordPress Web Developer
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Waukesha, Waukesha County, Wisconsin, 53188, USA
Listed on 2026-02-16
Listing for:
iNET-Web
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-02-16
Job specializations:
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IT/Tech
Web Developer, UI/UX Design, Digital Media / Production
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Responsibilities:
- Build and maintain Word Press websites that are semantic, accessible, and easy to manage long-term
- Convert design mock-ups into functional Word Press pages across multiple devices and browsers
- Develop, customize, and maintain Word Press themes and page layouts (including both custom builds and theme-based builds when appropriate)
- Take over ("adopt") existing Word Press sites built by other developers and maintain, improve, and expand them over time
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues on existing Word Press builds (plugin conflicts, performance issues, broken layouts, mobile problems, etc.)
- Coordinate with project managers and technical leads to translate business and user requirements into stable Word Press solutions
- Collaborate with designers, developers, and QA in an agile environment
- Handle multiple projects and deadlines with a detail-oriented mindset (it is common to work across 2–5 different client projects in a single day)
- Work on a wide range of task sizes, from small 1-hour website updates to large 100+ hour site builds and structural expansions
- Review site structure, layouts, and build approaches for best practices in UI/UX
- Proactively identify issues (performance, SEO-impacting problems, structural limitations, security risks, etc.) before they become a problem and work with project teams and management to facilitate the best resolution
- Maintain and make regular updates to Word Press websites you build, as well as Word Press sites built by others (that the agency manages)
- Strong knowledge of Word Press website development, customization, and long-term maintenance
- Comfortable working on a mix of project types including:
- Custom Word Press builds
- Theme-based builds (selecting and customizing themes)
- Existing Word Press sites built by others that require ongoing maintenance and improvement
- Strong understanding of Word Press theme structure, templates, and the Word Press admin environment
- Ability to build clean, responsive, accessible layouts within Word Press
- Solid understanding of responsive design, accessibility, and best UX/UI practices
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Ability to learn quickly.
- Comfortable working in an agency environment with frequent context switching between multiple client websites, priorities, and deadlines
- Ability to work within a team environment where design and production are a collaborative effort
- Familiarity with design applications such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Figma
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Passion and self-drive for staying up to date with Word Press best practices, plugin ecosystem changes, and security considerations
- Strong attention to detail, organized, socially perceptive
- Must have a degree or formal training in Computer Science, Web Development, UX/UI Design, Software Engineering or a related field
Skills & experience adding value:
- Strong skillset in HTML, CSS/SCSS, and JavaScript (PHP experience is a major plus)
- Experience working within a source control environment (e.g. Git)
- Proven experience developing, customizing, and maintaining Word Press websites to meet client specifications
- Experience working with Gutenberg and/or page builders (Elementor, WPBakery, Divi, etc.)
- Strong understanding of Word Press performance optimization, security best practices, and plugin/theme management
- Strong understanding of SEO principles
- AI prompt engineering
- Experience working in other CMS / site-builder ecosystems is strongly preferred, including:
- Square Space
- Wix
- Shopify
- Big Commerce
- Experience working in an agency environment where project workload ranges from quick-turn updates to long-term multi-week builds
- Paid time off & holidays
- Voluntary OT (@time-and-a-half pay)
- Health, Dental, Vision insurance; w/ HSA option
- Corporate sponsored Lifetime Fitness membership
- Flexible schedule/ family-first company
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