WordPress Developer (Elementor, PHP, Site Speed Optimization) – Remote

WordPress Developer (Elementor, PHP, Site Speed Optimization) – Remote | U.S. Hours Position Type: Full-Time, Remote Working Hours: U.S. Client Business Hours (flexibility for deployments & urgent fixes) About the Role 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. What You’ll Own WordPress Development (Core Focus) 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 Plugin Development & Customization Work with key plugins: WooCommerce Yoast SEO Contact Form 7 Customize or extend plugins using PHP Ensure compatibility across themes, plugins, and updates Front-End Development & UX Convert designs from: Figma Sketch Adobe XD Build pixel-perfect, responsive layouts Ensure: Cross-browser compatibility Mobile optimization Accessibility (WCAG standards) Performance Optimization (Critical) Improve site speed using: Caching Minification Lazy loading CDN integration Run audits using: Google Lighthouse GTmetrix Optimize Core Web Vitals for SEO + UX Security & Maintenance Manage updates (WordPress core, plugins, themes) Implement security using: Wordfence Sucuri Set up backups and recovery processes Collaboration & Support Work with marketing, design, and content teams Troubleshoot bugs and site issues Support non-technical team members with CMS usage What Makes You a Strong Fit 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 Required Experience & Skills 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 Nice to Have (High-Value Candidates) WooCommerce store builds and customization Custom plugin development SEO knowledge (technical + on-page) Git / version control workflows Experience with CI/CD pipelines What a Typical Day Looks Like 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 In short: You ensure every WordPress site is fast, secure, scalable, and conversion-ready. Key Metrics (KPIs) On-time delivery of builds and updates Page load speed Core Web Vitals ≥ 90% Minimal downtime and security issues Strong internal team satisfaction Why This Role Stands Out Real ownership of websites (not just maintenance) Work across performance, UX, and development Exposure to marketing + conversion-focused builds Opportunity to grow into senior dev / tech lead roles Interview Process Initial Phone Screen Video Interview with Recruiter Practical Task: Build a landing page from Figma OR optimize a demo site Client Interview Offer & Background Verification Apply Now If you: Know WordPress beyond drag-and-drop Care about speed, performance, and UX Can build and troubleshoot independently This role is a strong fit.