Job Description

What You’ll Do:

As a Senior WordPress Developer, you will own the end-to-end development of our public-facing websites on WordPress, driving customer engagement and business growth. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including Marketing, Growth, Design, and Engineering, to develop, maintain, and continually optimize our website, ensuring it aligns with our brand and delivers a top-notch user experience.

• Lead the development, and enhancement of our websites on WordPress, incorporating custom integrations and third-party services
• Collaborate with the Marketing team to implement SEO strategies, optimize site speed that drives customer engagement.
• Regularly test and improve code for functionality, performance, security and scalability.
• Develop and integrate APIs to enhance website functionality.
• Design and write efficient, reusable code with a focus on usability, simplicity, and scalability.
• Conduct website performance QA tests using tools like Google Lighthouse to maintain web standards (Accessibility, Performance, Security, SEO).
• Mentor junior developers and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality web solutions.
• Ensure cross-browser compatibility and accessibility compliance (WCAG AA) across all major devices and browsers.
• Research and implement new technologies and strategies to improve site performance and user experience.
• Translate UI/UX design mock-ups into functional, pixel-perfect websites.
• Manage website updates, troubleshoot issues, and communicate project progress effectively.
• Adhere to a website maintenance schedule to ensure long-term functionality and performance.

Data Privacy Compliance:

• Implement and maintain data privacy measures to ensure compliance with GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, and other relevant data protection laws.
• Develop and manage data protection policies and procedures for websites.
• Conduct regular audits to ensure ongoing compliance with data privacy requirements.

Security Measures:

• Implement robust security measures to protect website data from breaches and cyber attacks.
• Regularly update and patch web applications to minimize security vulnerabilities.

What We Look For:

• 8+ years of experience in WordPress development, including custom themes, plugins, and Gutenberg blocks.
• Advanced knowledge of front-end languages (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery) and back-end languages (PHP).
• Proficiency in Git for version control, including branching, pull requests, and managing merge conflicts.
• Experience with WordPress integrations (forms, chatbots, etc.) and third-party services.
• Proven ability to translate approved UI/UX design mockups into fully functional, pixel-perfect websites.
• Experience with HubSpot for creating emails, landing pages, and other marketing assets.
• Strong understanding of web accessibility standards (WCAG AA compliance) and experience using tools like AXE, NVDA, and VoiceOver.
• Familiarity with performance optimization, security best practices, and SEO techniques.
• Experience integrating RESTful services and APIs, including GraphQL or SOAP.
• Demonstrated experience in testing and optimizing responsive landing pages and emails.
• Knowledge of online marketing platforms (e.g., Google, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn).
• Experience with tools like Elementor, WooCommerce, or other popular WordPress plugins.
• Experience working with headless CMS architectures, with a decoupled front end.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across teams.
• Enthusiasm for modern web technologies and a proactive approach to learning and development.

Nice-to-Have:

• Experience with modern JavaScript frameworks like React or Angular
• Knowledge of additional CMS platforms such as Prismic, Contentful, Sanity or Strapi.
• Familiarity with web hosting best practices, including reverse proxies, CDNs, and server optimization.
• Experience in cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure.

Skills & Tools