About the role
WordPress 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 WordPress 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
WordPress Development (Core Focus)
Build and customize WordPress 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:
WooCommerce
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 (WordPress 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 WordPress development experience
Strong skills in:
PHP
HTML
CSS
JavaScript
Experience with:
Elementor / Divi / WPBakery
Experience with hosting platforms:
cPanel
WP Engine
SiteGround
Kinsta
Nice to Have (High-Value Candidates)
WooCommerce 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 WordPress 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
Apply Now
If you:
Know WordPress beyond drag-and-drop
Care about speed, performance, and UX
Can build and troubleshoot independently
This role is a strong fit.
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