WordPressDeveloper

### **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 Yo