Front End Developer – WordPress

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Philippines.

📋 Description

• Create and sustain WordPress websites within pre-existing template frameworks

• Design single-page landing pages and multi-page informational or service-oriented websites

• Develop high-converting landing pages tailored for marketing initiatives

• Convert sitemaps, wireframes, UX concepts, and designs into website layouts and user journeys

• Assist in the creation of sitemaps, page structures, content hierarchy, and overall website planning

• Design responsive interfaces suitable for desktop, tablet, and mobile devices

• Utilize WordPress, Gutenberg, Elementor, and various other page builders for development

• Create reusable components, sections, and templates

• Implement forms, integrations, tracking mechanisms, pop-ups, plugins, and various website functionalities

• Oversee cPanel and hosting environments, including domains, DNS, SSL, nameservers, and email setup

• Manage website migrations, domain alterations, DNS updates, hosting arrangements, and launches

• Conduct quality assurance for websites and resolve technical issues pre- and post-launch

• Fix bugs, restore broken functionality, address layout concerns, and improve performance issues

• Provide ongoing website maintenance, updates, security, optimization, and troubleshooting support

• Implement SEO best practices, covering site structure, metadata, headings, internal linking, URLs, and technical aspects

• Leverage SEO, AEO, and technical SEO expertise during development

• Guarantee that websites are accessible, responsive, high-performing, and user-friendly

• Collaborate with designers, content creators, SEO specialists, and account managers

• Engage in website strategy, planning, and technical discussions

• Identify areas for enhancing functionality, usability, and user experience

• Keep updated with WordPress, web development trends, UI/UX practices, and emerging technologies

• Take ownership of projects from initial concept through to launch without daily supervision

⛳️ Requirements

• Candidate must be based in the Philippines

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant web development experience

• Significant experience in developing websites using WordPress

• Strong front-end development capabilities and design sensibility

• Excellent grasp of UI/UX principles

• Experience in developing sitemaps and website architecture

• Extensive experience with Elementor, Gutenberg, and other WordPress page builders

• Proficient in HTML and CSS

• Experience in PHP / WordPress theme development

• Knowledge of WordPress custom post types and custom fields

• Advanced skills in Elementor development

• Experience with Gutenberg / block development

• Good working knowledge of JavaScript

• Solid understanding of responsive web development practices

• Familiarity with SEO, AEO, and technical SEO fundamentals

• Experience using cPanel

• Knowledge of domains, DNS, nameservers, SSL, and hosting

• Proven experience troubleshooting WordPress websites

• Experience in website migrations, hosting setup, and launches

• Understanding of website performance and page speed optimization

• Experience with forms, plugins, integrations, and tracking systems

• Strong quality assurance skills and attention to detail

• Capable of interpreting designs into polished, functional websites

• Ability to independently troubleshoot technical and UX challenges

• Proficient in identifying opportunities to enhance user experience

• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities

• Capable of managing multiple projects and working independently

• Portfolio showcasing creativity, innovation, and strong design acumen

• Familiarity with Bricks or other WordPress builders

• Experience with WooCommerce

• Experience with Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, and Search Console

• Familiarity with schema markup

• Knowledge of website accessibility / WCAG

• Experience with Git / version control systems

• Experience with APIs and third-party integrations

• Understanding of web security principles

• Experience with staging environments

• Familiarity with Figma and ability to work from design files

• Graphic design skills are a plus

• Must disclose any ongoing roles or client engagements

• Must indicate this role on LinkedIn as “Independent Contractor”

🏝️ Benefits

• 100% remote work from home

• Flexible time management as an independent contractor

• Alignment with AU business hours for effective collaboration