Job Overview

Our client is looking for an experienced WordPress Developer to build, customize, secure, and optimize client websites. Most projects are WordPress-based, but occasionally involve work with Laravel, Wix, and Squarespace. The ideal candidate should have strong custom development skills, a good understanding of UI/UX, and the ability to implement technical SEO requirements across responsive web environments.

Schedule

• Flexible schedule, based on Los Angeles, CA time (20 hours per week).

Responsibilities

• WordPress Development & Maintenance: Build and customize WordPress websites using PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and custom themes; develop custom templates, plugins, functionality, and integrations ensuring responsive design across devices; convert Figma designs, mockups, and HTML layouts into fully functional WordPress pages; fix layout issues, broken elements, plugin conflicts, and mobile responsiveness problems; implement website updates and technical SEO recommendations; maintain websites built on Wix, Squarespace, and Laravel; and configure initial SEO settings (meta titles, descriptions, heading structure, canonical tags, XML sitemaps, indexing settings).
• Hosting, Cloudways & Cloudflare: Manage WordPress websites hosted on Cloudways; handle website migrations, staging environments, and production deployments; configure and maintain Cloudflare (DNS, SSL, caching, security settings); manage DNS records, nameservers, and MX records without disrupting existing email services; troubleshoot hosting, PHP, database, and server configuration issues; and coordinate infrastructure changes.
• Security & Reliability: Keep WordPress core, plugins, themes, and PHP versions updated; identify and resolve security vulnerabilities and malware-related issues; configure and test website backups; monitor website uptime and investigate outages; maintain secure access to hosting, WordPress, and related services; and follow safe deployment procedures with rollback options.
• Team Collaboration & Reporting: Work closely with the SEO specialist, designer, and project manager; provide realistic time estimates before starting tasks; communicate technical limitations, risks, and recommended solutions; review completed work for functionality, responsiveness, and performance; provide daily reports showing client, task, time spent, status, and completed work; and participate in scheduled team meetings.

Requirements

• 3+ years of professional WordPress development experience.
• Strong proficiency in PHP, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, with demonstrated experience in custom WordPress theme and plugin development.
• Proven experience managing WordPress websites on Cloudways.
• Strong understanding of Cloudflare, DNS, SSL, caching, and website migrations.
• Solid understanding of technical SEO and the ability to implement technical recommendations accurately.
• Hands-on experience with Wix, Squarespace, and Laravel-based websites.
• Strong UI/UX skills with the ability to implement clean, modern, user-friendly, and fully responsive designs.
• Proven ability to diagnose and resolve technical problems independently across multiple client websites simultaneously.
• High attention to detail and reliable, clear written English communication.
• Availability to take on development tasks as needed, with reasonable communication overlap during Pacific Time business hours.
• Ability to manage the technical website launch process (pre-launch testing, initial SEO configuration, analytics setup, security checks, and post-launch troubleshooting).

Qualifications

• Experience working with Elementor and Gutenberg is a plus.
• Knowledge of Google Ads and Meta Ads (Instagram/Facebook Ads) tracking setups is a significant plus.

How We Work

• Tasks are assigned as needed, depending on project requirements.
• Turnaround estimates are provided before starting each task.
• Time is tracked accurately for each client and project.
• Work reports are submitted for days when tasks are performed, detailing the client, task, time spent, status, and relevant links.
• Blockers, technical issues, or unexpected delays are communicated promptly.
• Participation in Google Meet check-ins or client meetings when needed.
• Use of authorized team accounts and secure credential management.

Tools & Access

• Credential Management: 1Password
• Hosting & Infrastructure: Cloudways, Cloudflare
• CMS & Frameworks: WordPress, Wix, Squarespace, Laravel
• Version Control: Git / GitHub
• Analytics & Tag Management: Google Analytics 4, Google Tag Manager, Google Search Console
• Performance & SEO: Google PageSpeed Insights, Lighthouse, Screaming Frog
• Communication & Collaboration: Slack, Google Workspace
• Ad Platforms: Google Ads, Meta Ads Manager (for tracking and landing page setup)

Independent Contractor Perks

• Permanent work from home
• Immediate hiring

Note

Please click the "Apply" button to complete your application, including the assessment questions, technical check, and voice recording. Your hourly pay rate will be established based on your performance in the application process; submissions with all requirements fulfilled will receive priority review.

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