WordPress Developer (Website Builds)

About the Position
We are looking for a WordPress developer to join our build team. You will create new client websites from scratch, handle full site rebuilds, and develop sites from template-based designs. All builds are currently done in Elementor.

Key Responsibilities

• New Site Builds & Rebuilds
  • Build complete WordPress websites from scratch based on Figma mockups and design direction
  • Rebuild existing client sites, moving content, structure, and functionality onto a new design while keeping SEO value intact
  • Develop sites from our in-house templates, adapting layouts, branding, and content to each client
• Elementor Development
  • Build page templates, global widgets, headers, footers, and reusable sections
  • Make sure every build is fully responsive across desktop, tablet, and mobile
  • Keep builds clean and consistent so they are easy to maintain after launch
• Technical SEO & Launch Readiness
  • Set up 301 redirects, sitemaps, schema, and meta structure during rebuilds and launches
  • Check for broken links, crawl errors, and performance issues before go-live
  • Test and verify all pages, forms, and functionality before handoff
• Collaboration & Communication
  • Report progress and blockers clearly in Asana and Slack
  • Work with SEO specialists and Account Managers to confirm requirements before and during builds
  • Ask questions and propose solutions when requirements are unclear or incomplete

Required Qualifications

• WordPress Proficiency
  • 3+ years of hands-on experience with WordPress core, themes, and plugins
  • 3+ years of hands-on experience with Elementor, including building full sites, not just editing pages
  • A portfolio showing websites you built from scratch
• Design-to-Build Skills
  • Ability to turn Figma designs into accurate, responsive pages
  • Good eye for spacing, typography, and visual consistency
• Self-Management & Communication
  • Strong English for task updates and questions
  • Organized, proactive, and able to work independently on remote, hourly engagements
• Attention to Detail
  • Methodical testing and QA of every page before launch

DevOps & Hosting Fundamentals

• Set up new WordPress sites on hosting environments (e.g., Kinsta, WP Engine)
• Migrate sites across hosts and between staging and live environments without downtime
• Understand and manage DNS settings, SSL certificates, and CDN configuration
• Use tools like phpMyAdmin, FastPanel, SSH, and FTP/sFTP

Nice to Have

• Experience using Claude or other AI tools in your development workflow

Language Skills

• English: Upper-Intermediate (B2) or higher
• Russian: good to have; used for internal team communication

Interview Stages

• Technical interview (30–90 min)
• Paid test assignment, up to 6 hours

Type of engagement: Contractor agreement with a US-based company, paid hourly.