WordPress Developer

Pavago

1d•Remote

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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
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

Nice To Haves

WooCommerce store builds and customization
Custom plugin development
SEO knowledge (technical + on-page)
Git / version control workflows
Experience with CI/CD pipelines

Responsibilities

Build and customize WordPress websites using Elementor, Divi, and WPBakery.
Develop and maintain child themes for scalability.
Create custom templates for landing pages, blogs, and marketing pages.
Customize or extend plugins using PHP.
Ensure compatibility across themes, plugins, and updates.
Convert designs from Figma, Sketch, and Adobe XD into pixel-perfect, responsive layouts.
Ensure cross-browser compatibility, mobile optimization, and accessibility (WCAG standards).
Improve site speed using caching, minification, lazy loading, and CDN integration.
Run audits using Google Lighthouse and GTmetrix.
Optimize Core Web Vitals for SEO + UX.
Manage updates (WordPress core, plugins, themes).
Implement security using Wordfence and Sucuri.
Set up backups and recovery processes.
Work with marketing, design, and content teams.
Troubleshoot bugs and site issues.
Support non-technical team members with CMS usage.
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.
Ensure every WordPress site is fast, secure, scalable, and conversion-ready.