WordPress Developer

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. Originally posted on Himalayas