Wordpress Developer

We are seeking a Freelance Senior WordPress Developer for an exciting project beginning part-time in January and February 2025, with full-time work from March through July 2025.

Type: Contract (Starting off as part-time)

Location : Hybrid, Chicago

Pay Range : $45-50/hr.

Our clients span various industries, including CPG, Emerging Tech, and Tourism. We value passion and collaboration, so you’ll be working alongside a talented and close-knit team that genuinely enjoys working together while striving for collective success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build a custom WordPress website that’s easy for novice administrators to edit and straightforward for other developers to maintain.
• Develop code in accordance with project requirements using HTML, CSS/LESS/SASS, XML/JSON, AJAX, JavaScript, and PHP.
• Extend frameworks like Bootstrap to ensure efficient code theming and customization (note: we do not use React, Angular, or Vue.js).
• Design, create, and manage relational databases using MySQL.
• Collaborate with the creative, UX, and tech lead to determine best practices for programming on each project.
• Conduct quality control and testing to ensure proper functionality, troubleshoot development issues, and ensure cross-browser compatibility.
• Optimize website performance, including load times and server response, and ensure the website complies with accessibility standards.
• Adhere to version control policies and follow best practices for code versioning using Git.

Requirements:

• Expertise in front-end development techniques, and configuring/customizing WordPress.
• Experience with PHP, HTML, XML, JavaScript, and a basic understanding of database design.
• Strong understanding of UX for web and mobile experiences.
• Experience working with custom themes and ACF (Advanced Custom Fields) in WordPress.
• Proven ability to translate designs from tools like XD and Figma into functional, responsive websites.
• At least 5 years of professional experience developing WordPress websites.
• A portfolio showcasing a range of development projects with a focus on translating designs into WordPress.

If you meet these qualifications and are passionate about creating high-quality, user-friendly websites, we’d love to see your portfolio and hear from you!