WordPress Developer

Build Your Career with the HireLago Talent Marketplace! We're building a marketplace where exceptional professionals get discovered by exceptional companies. Be considered for full-time and part-time remote opportunities that match your skills and experience. When you join our Talent Network, you'll have the opportunity to be assessed and vetted by our Recruitment Team. Become a HireLago Certified Professional, and showcase your profile to trusted employers worldwide. Job Title: WORDPRESS DEVELOPER Vertical: Tech Location: Remote - Philippines, Eastern Europe, and Latin America USD Salary: Negotiable based on experience Role Scope & Purpose: The WordPress Developer is responsible for designing, building, customizing, and maintaining WordPress websites that meet client or business requirements. This role covers the full spectrum of WordPress development - from theme and plugin development to performance optimization and site security. The WordPress Developer works closely with designers, project managers, and clients to deliver scalable, fast, and SEO-friendly WordPress solutions. Key Responsibilities Develop, customize, and maintain WordPress websites including custom themes and pluginsTranslate design mockups (Figma, Adobe XD) into pixel-perfect, responsive WordPress implementationsConfigure and customize popular WordPress plugins (WooCommerce, Advanced Custom Fields, Elementor, Yoast, etc.)Optimize website performance (page speed, Core Web Vitals, caching, image optimization)Implement on-page SEO best practices in collaboration with SEO specialistsEnsure website security through best practices, plugin management, and regular updatesManage site migrations, backups, and hosting configurationsSet up and customize WooCommerce stores including product pages, checkout flows, and payment integrationsTroubleshoot and resolve bugs, errors, and compatibility issuesMaintain documentation for custom development work and provide technical support to content editors Requirements 2-4 years of professional WordPress development experienceProficiency in PHP, HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript for WordPress developmentExperience building custom themes and plugins from scratch or via child themesStrong understanding of WordPress core architecture, hooks, filters, and the WP REST APIExperience with performance optimization and page speed best practicesFamiliarity with version control (Git) and deployment workflowsKnowledge of website security best practices within the WordPress ecosystem Nice to Have Experience with WooCommerce development and ecommerce customizationFamiliarity with headless WordPress implementations (REST API, GraphQL, WPGraphQL)Experience with page builders (Elementor, Beaver Builder, or Divi) and their limitationsKnowledge of hosting environments (WP Engine, Kinsta, Cloudways, or similar managed WordPress hosts)Basic understanding of SEO and experience working alongside SEO specialistsExperience with Gutenberg block development Benefits ✅ Become a Certified Professional through our vetting process✅ Showcase your profile on the HireLago Talent Marketplace, trusted by growing startups, agencies, and established companies worldwide✅ Gain access to exclusive remote opportunities before they're publicly advertised✅ Get matched with roles that fit your skills, experience, schedule, and salary expectations✅ Build long-term career opportunities through our growing global employer network✅ 100% free for professionals, no placement fees, subscriptions, or hidden costs