WordPress developer | Talent Marketplace

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 plugins. - Translate design mockups (Figma, Adobe XD) into pixel-perfect, responsive WordPress implementations. - Configure 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 specialists. - Ensure website security through best practices, plugin management, and regular updates. - Manage site migrations, backups, and hosting configurations. - Set up and customize WooCommerce stores including product pages, checkout flows, and payment integrations. - Troubleshoot and resolve bugs, errors, and compatibility issues. - Maintain documentation for custom development work and provide technical support to content editors. Requirements - 2–4 years of professional WordPress development experience. - Proficiency in PHP, HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript for WordPress development. - Experience building custom themes and plugins from scratch or via child themes. - Strong understanding of WordPress core architecture, hooks, filters, and the WP REST API. - Experience with performance optimization and page speed best practices. - Familiarity with version control (Git) and deployment workflows. - Knowledge of website security best practices within the WordPress ecosystem. Nice to Have - Experience with WooCommerce development and ecommerce customization. - Familiarity with headless WordPress implementations (REST API, GraphQL, WPGraphQL). - Experience with page builders (Elementor, Beaver Builder, or Divi) and their limitations. - Knowledge of hosting environments (WP Engine, Kinsta, Cloudways, or similar managed WordPress hosts). - Basic understanding of SEO and experience working alongside SEO specialists. - Experience 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.