Senior WordPress Developer (Web Platforms & Migration)

Blueprint Technologies•Redmond, WA

1d•$38 - $41

About The Position

You will be a hands-on WordPress Developer responsible for supporting the migration, development, and ongoing maintenance of multiple large-scale, customer-facing websites. You will work across both front-end and back-end development, ensuring websites are scalable, performant, accessible, and aligned with modern web standards. This role involves upgrading existing WordPress themes, migrating sites to new hosting environments, and enhancing development workflows through automation and build tools. You will collaborate closely with designers, developers, and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality web experiences while maintaining operational reliability.

Requirements

3–5 years of experience in web development with a strong focus on WordPress
Proven experience migrating WordPress websites between hosting platforms
Hands-on experience updating WordPress theme frameworks (e.g., Sage versions)
Strong proficiency in PHP for back-end development
Solid understanding of front-end technologies including HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and jQuery
Experience working with WordPress core functions, hooks, filters, and theme development
Experience with build tools and automation frameworks such as Webpack, NPM, and Yarn
Familiarity with CSS preprocessors such as SASS
Experience using version control systems such as Git
Strong understanding of responsive design and cross-browser compatibility
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, related field, or equivalent practical experience

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with cloud platforms such as Azure or similar environments
Experience with automated testing frameworks and practices
Exposure to agile development methodologies
Understanding of user authentication and authorization concepts
Experience working on large-scale or high-traffic websites (e.g., media, publishing, or enterprise platforms)
Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

Migrate existing WordPress websites to new hosting platforms with minimal disruption
Upgrade and maintain WordPress themes, including transitioning between theme framework versions (e.g., Sage 9 to Sage 11)
Develop and maintain custom WordPress functionality using core APIs, hooks, filters, and best practices
Build and enhance both front-end and back-end components using PHP, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and jQuery
Implement and optimize build pipelines and automation workflows using tools such as Webpack, NPM, and Yarn
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including designers and developers to deliver user-friendly, responsive, and accessible websites
Perform code reviews and contribute to maintaining high code quality and performance standards
Conduct cross-browser and cross-device testing to ensure consistent user experiences
Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve issues in production and development environments
Maintain version control using Git or similar tools
Support continuous improvements in web infrastructure, performance, and development processes