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)
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Build and customize WordPress websites using:
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Elementor
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Divi
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WPBakery
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Develop and maintain child themes for scalability
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Create custom templates for:
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Landing pages
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Blogs
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Marketing pages
Plugin Development & Customization
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Work with key plugins:
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WooCommerce
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Yoast SEO
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Contact Form 7
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Customize or extend plugins using PHP
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Ensure compatibility across themes, plugins, and updates
Front-End Development & UX
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Convert designs from:
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Figma
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Sketch
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Adobe XD
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Build pixel-perfect, responsive layouts
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Ensure:
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Cross-browser compatibility
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Mobile optimization
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Accessibility (WCAG standards)
Performance Optimization (Critical)
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Improve site speed using:
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Caching
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Minification
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Lazy loading
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CDN integration
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Run audits using:
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Google Lighthouse
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GTmetrix
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Optimize Core Web Vitals for SEO + UX
Security & Maintenance
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Manage updates (WordPress core, plugins, themes)
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Implement security using:
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Wordfence
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Sucuri
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Set up backups and recovery processes
Collaboration & Support
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Work with marketing, design, and content teams
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Troubleshoot bugs and site issues
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Support non-technical team members with CMS usage
What Makes You a Strong Fit
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You are both developer + problem-solver
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You care about performance, speed, and clean builds
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You can debug issues independently
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You communicate clearly with non-technical teams
Required Experience & Skills
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2+ years of WordPress development experience
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Strong skills in:
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PHP
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HTML
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CSS
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JavaScript
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Experience with:
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Elementor / Divi / WPBakery
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Experience with hosting platforms:
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cPanel
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WP Engine
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SiteGround
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Kinsta
Nice to Have (High-Value Candidates)
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WooCommerce store builds and customization
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Custom plugin development
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SEO knowledge (technical + on-page)
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Git / version control workflows
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Experience with CI/CD pipelines
What a Typical Day Looks Like
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Fix bugs, update content, and handle support tickets
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Build new landing pages or features
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Optimize performance and run speed audits
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Collaborate with marketing on campaigns
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Apply updates and ensure site security
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Push changes via staging or Git
In short:
You ensure every WordPress site is fast, secure, scalable, and conversion-ready.
Key Metrics (KPIs)
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On-time delivery of builds and updates
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Page load speed < 3 seconds
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Core Web Vitals ≥ 90%
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Minimal downtime and security issues
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Strong internal team satisfaction
Why This Role Stands Out
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Real ownership of websites (not just maintenance)
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Work across performance, UX, and development
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Exposure to marketing + conversion-focused builds
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Opportunity to grow into senior dev / tech lead roles
Interview Process
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Initial Phone Screen
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Video Interview with Recruiter
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Practical Task:
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Build a landing page from Figma OR optimize a demo site