Wordpress Developer

OVERVIEW

We’re looking for a skilled Wordpress Developer to join our team at The Business Toolkit as a full-time contractor.

You will work closely with our consultants and report directly to the Web Director, ensuring timely and high-quality deliverables. Your expertise in modern web languages and WordPress will be crucial in creating and maintaining robust, user-friendly, and engaging online experiences for our clients.

Your day-to-day will include developing wordpress websites, integrating with third-party tools, optimizing performance, and troubleshooting. Strong communication, time management, and attention to detail are essential.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Website Development and Management : You’ll be responsible for building and maintaining websites that are fast, scalable, maintainable and accessible. Leverage page builders like Bricks and Greenshift (Gutenberg) to create responsive layouts.
• Custom Development and Integrations : Develop and customize WordPress themes and plugins, and seamlessly integrate third-party APIs and CRM systems to meet specific project requirements.
• Technical Optimization and Troubleshooting : Manage custom post types, optimize website performance, and ensure SEO best practices and accessibility standards are met. Troubleshoot and resolve website issues, ensuring minimal downtime.

REQUIREMENTES

• Proven experience as a WordPress Developer, with a strong portfolio showcasing your work.
• Solid understanding of WordPress core and architecture
• Proficiency in HTML5 , CSS3 , and JavaScript
• Comfortable working with PHP , particularly in a WordPress context
• Accessibility best practices (WCAG compliance, semantic markup)
• Commitment to performance-focused development , optimizing page speed, minimizing bloat, and following best practices for clean, efficient, and scalable code throughout the entire build process.
• Strong eye for UI / UX and attention to visual detail
• Experience with popular Wordpress page builders such as Bricks (First Priority), and Greenshift (Gutenberg) .
• Extensive experience with the WooCommerce Ecosystem.
• Proficiency with Custom Content Management using Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) and / or Metabox.
• Understanding of SEO and Local SEO best practices
• Experience integrating with CRMs, email marketing tools, or third-party APIs

BONUS SKILLS

• Familiarity with Automatic CSS (ACSS) or similar utility-based systems.
• Copywriting skills for website content.
• Graphic and asset design skills using tools like Adobe Creative Suite or Figma.
• Experience with website analytics .
• Experience with other CMS platforms.
• Experience with headless wordpress.

Please submit your application by completing the following form : https : / / form.asana.com / ?k=L6bUsKGlyahpruKaR-B6-w&d=395535231047064

The ideal candidate is passionate about WordPress and web development, with a strong understanding of user experience (UX) principles and SEO best practices. They are proactive, self-motivated, and eager to learn, always seeking ways to improve their skills and contribute to the team. They communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, are well-organized, and can manage multiple projects simultaneously without sacrificing quality or deadlines.