Word Press Developer

📍 Location Washington, DC
💼 Job Type Remote
⏱ Time Type Full Time
💰 Salary Not Specified USD
📅 Posted 2026-05-26
🏷 Category WordPress Developer

🎯 Key Responsibilities

  • Build, customize, and maintain WordPress websites, themes, and plugins.
  • Ensure websites are responsive, accessible, secure, and optimized for performance and SEO.
  • Develop and test new website features across multiple browsers and devices.
  • Customize WordPress themes and plugins to meet project requirements.
  • Integrate third-party APIs, tools, and services into WordPress environments.
  • Configure and manage WordPress hosting environments.
  • Perform debugging, troubleshooting, and website performance optimization.
  • Maintain coding standards, security best practices, and version control processes.
  • Implement analytics, tracking, and reporting solutions.
  • Collaborate with designers, content teams, and project managers to deliver high-quality web experiences.
  • Review code and provide guidance to junior developers.
  • Communicate technical concepts effectively to non-technical stakeholders.

🛠️ Skills & Tools

  • WordPress Development
  • PHP
  • HTML5
  • CSS3
  • JavaScript
  • MySQL
  • WordPress REST API
  • Advanced Custom Fields (ACF)
  • Custom Post Types (CPT)
  • Git Version Control
  • SEO Best Practices
  • Website Performance Optimization
  • WCAG Accessibility Standards
  • DNS & Hosting Management
  • WordPress Security
  • API Integrations
  • Analytics & Tracking Tools
  • Agile Development Methodologies

🎓 Experience Required

  • Bachelor’s Degree required.
  • 3–5 years of professional WordPress development experience.
  • Strong proficiency in PHP, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and MySQL.
  • Experience with WordPress theme and plugin development.
  • Understanding of SEO, accessibility standards, and site optimization.
  • Experience with WordPress REST API, Custom Post Types, and ACF preferred.
  • Familiarity with modern front-end frameworks is a plus.
  • Experience working within Agile development environments.
  • Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen.

💰 Salary

Not Specified

🌍 Work Setup

  • 100% Remote Position.
  • Collaborative team environment.
  • Opportunity to work on public and private sector projects.
  • Fast-paced and results-driven workplace.
  • Cross-functional collaboration with developers, designers, content teams, and project managers.

⭐ Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with Advanced Custom Fields (ACF).
  • Experience with WordPress REST API integrations.
  • Familiarity with modern JavaScript frameworks.
  • Knowledge of website security and enterprise-level WordPress deployments.
  • Interest in staying current with WordPress technologies and industry trends.

🎁 Benefits

  • Remote work flexibility.
  • Professional growth opportunities.
  • Collaborative and innovative work environment.
  • Opportunity to work on government and enterprise-level projects.

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