WordPress Developer

Pavago

United States
Remote
Mid Level
2+ years
Posted 12 Nov 2026

Skills

Required

WordPress development
HTML
CSS
JavaScript
hosting platforms
cPanel

Preferred

WordPress
Git / version control workflows
CI/CD
plugins
PHP
Adobe XD
Cross-browser
WCAG
CDN integration
Wordfence

WordPress Developer (Elementor, PHP, Site Speed Optimization) – Remote | U.S. Hours

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.

Responsibilities

Build and customize WordPress websites using:
Elementor
Divi
WPBakery
Develop and maintain child themes for scalability
Create custom templates for:
Landing pages
Blogs
Marketing pages
Work with key plugins:
WooCommerce
Yoast SEO
Contact Form 7
Customize or extend plugins using PHP
Ensure compatibility across themes, plugins, and updates
Convert designs from:
Figma
Sketch
Adobe XD
Build pixel-perfect, responsive layouts
Ensure:
Cross-browser compatibility
Mobile optimization
Accessibility (WCAG standards)
Improve site speed using:
Caching
Minification
Lazy loading
CDN integration
Run audits using:
Google Lighthouse
GTmetrix
Optimize Core Web Vitals for SEO + UX
Manage updates (WordPress core, plugins, themes)
Implement security using:
Wordfence
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
You ensure every WordPress site is fast, secure, scalable, and conversion-ready.
On-time delivery of builds and updates

Requirements

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
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
Strong internal team satisfaction
Know WordPress beyond drag-and-drop
Care about speed, performance, and UX
Can build and troubleshoot independently
This role is a strong fit.

Preferred

WooCommerce store builds and customization
Custom plugin development
SEO knowledge (technical + on-page)
Git / version control workflows
Experience with CI/CD pipelines
Real ownership of websites (not just maintenance)

Benefits

Work across performance, UX, and development
Exposure to marketing + conversion-focused builds