Web Developer, WordPress

📋 Description

• Construct and uphold website pages utilizing Elementor Pro, which includes sections, templates, and dynamic content elements.

• Design and adjust WordPress themes (both child and custom) to fulfill design and functionality specifications.

• Develop and manage basic WordPress plugins, encompassing custom post types, taxonomies, shortcodes, widgets, and simple mu-plugins.

• Diagnose and resolve layout, functionality, and performance problems using browser DevTools and WordPress debugging methods.

• Collaborate with the team to execute designs (converting PSD to WordPress) while ensuring alignment with the existing code structure and functionality.

• Conduct testing on all modifications before deployment, adhere to coding standards, and document non-obvious decisions while proactively addressing any blockers.

⛳️ Requirements

• WordPress experience (1-2 years)

• Proficient in creating and modifying child themes and custom themes from the ground up

• Basic plugin development skills: registering custom post types, taxonomies, shortcodes, widgets, and settings pages

• Knowledge of must-use plugin (mu-plugin) development: understanding the circumstances for using mu-plugins and crafting small utilities that load automatically

• Competence in working with the WordPress hooks system (add_action, add_filter, remove_action)

• Skilled in using Elementor Pro page builder: constructing pages, sections, columns, and widgets.

• Experience in creating Elementor Theme Builder templates (headers, footers, archive pages, single posts).

• Capability to write custom CSS within Elementor sections and widgets.

• Understanding of how to enhance Elementor with custom widgets (PHP-based).

• Familiarity with Dynamic Tags and conditions in Elementor Pro.

• Awareness of how Elementor affects page performance and strategies to mitigate potential issues.

• Basic knowledge of FTP/SFTP and cPanel/hosting panel usage.

• Familiarity with browser DevTools for troubleshooting layout and JavaScript challenges.

• Comfortable working with page builders alongside custom code without disrupting existing functionality.

• Ability to adhere to established code conventions and documentation.

• Effectively communicates blockers and seeks assistance before spending too much time stuck.

• Tests modifications before deploying to production.

• Provides concise notes or comments for non-obvious code decisions.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive monthly salary (based on experience and location).

• Core working hours in EST, Monday to Friday.

• Fully remote position.

• Independent contractor opportunity.

• Chance to collaborate across various brands and digital products.