Seasoned Expert in Frontend and Backend WordPress Development
A freelance contractor position for a Skilled Frontend/Full-Stack WordPress Developer is available, offering a chance to work on an ongoing existing product with the potential for longer-term work.
Job Requirements
The ideal candidate should have:
- Minimum 5-8 years of experience in WordPress development
- Strong proficiency in PHP, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS
- Experience developing custom WordPress themes and plugins with advanced use of hooks, actions, and filters
- Familiarity with WordPress architectures like BuddyPress, WooCommerce, BuddyBoss Platform, or Dokan
- Skills in mobile-first, responsive design and performance/speed optimization
- Knowledge of Git, staging environments, and cross-browser testing
- Experience with API integrations and third-party services
- Understanding version control and deployment workflows
- Professionalism, results-driven work ethic, and ability to meet deadlines
Optional: Interest or experience with AI-powered tools or automation may be a plus.
Responsibilities
The role involves:
- Developing and maintaining custom WordPress themes and plugins
- Implementing responsive, mobile-first designs that prioritize usability and performance
- Optimizing website speed through caching, code minification, and other strategies
- Maintaining design consistency using global CSS standards
- Collaborating on integrations with platforms such as BuddyPress, WooCommerce, and Dokan
- Building and managing API integrations with third-party tools
- Utilizing Git and staging environments for version control and safe deployment
- Performing rigorous testing for cross-browser compatibility, responsiveness, and performance
- Tracking progress and managing deliverables using project management tools like Trello and Google Sheets
Typical Tech Stack
The position requires working with:
- Languages: PHP, JavaScript (vanilla and frameworks), HTML5, CSS3
- WordPress Tools: Custom themes, plugins, Gutenberg blocks, BuddyPress, WooCommerce, Dokan
- Version Control: Git
- Performance Tools: Caching plugins, code minification tools
- Third-Party Integrations: APIs (CRM systems like Salesforce, Marketing Cloud, Hubspot), BuddyBoss, others
- Page Builders: Elementor (optional but common)
- Project Tools: Trello, Google Sheets
- Potential use of AI tools for automation/code troubleshooting
Application Process
Interested candidates should:
- Submit your application and portfolio as directed.
- Candidates meeting qualifications are invited for skills testing and scheduled interviews.
- Direct contact attempts to skip the queue are discouraged.
- Upon successful assessment, compensation is negotiated based on skill assessment, professionalism, and timely delivery.
- The hiring team maintains a talent database for future opportunities.
Compensation Context
Compensation will be negotiated based on skills assessment results, professionalism, proven quality, results-driven work, and timely delivery. Rates depend on project complexity, with custom plugin development costing from $2,000 to $10,000+, and ongoing maintenance contracts ranging from $300–$1,500/month.
This contractor role offers flexibility, relies heavily on expertise in WordPress ecosystems, and demands a mix of frontend and backend skills with a strong focus on delivering high-quality, performant, and maintainable WordPress solutions. The candidate is expected to create mobile-first, responsive designs that prioritize performance and usability, and perform rigorous testing for cross-browser compatibility, responsiveness, and performance. Speed optimization strategies, such as caching and minification, are part of the work to improve platform load times. The position is 100% results-driven and not a full-time employee position.
In applying for this freelance contractor role for a Skilled Frontend/Full-Stack WordPress Developer, an candidate's proficiency in finance, particularly in managing budgets for project costs such as custom plugin development and maintenance contracts, is crucial. Also, the ideal candidate should have an interest in integrating technology, such as AI-powered tools, into their lifestyle, as the use of such tools could help streamline work processes and improve the quality of WordPress solutions.
