CMS Specialist - WordPress, Joomla & Drupal

Crea8.ae; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

Crea8.ae in Abu Dhabi is seeking a CMS Specialist to build and maintain production-ready websites using WordPress, Joomla, and Drupal. The role emphasizes plugin management, page builders, and front-end customization without requiring full-stack development.

You will collaborate with designers and marketing teams to implement responsive pages, ensure cross-browser compatibility, and optimize performance including SEO basics and site security.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with WordPress, Joomla, and Drupal.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain websites using WordPress, Joomla, and Drupal.

Skills

WordPress

Joomla

Drupal

Front-end basics

HTML/CSS/JS

SEO basics

Tools

Elementor

Beaver Builder

WordPress plugins management

Joomla extensions

Drupal modules

Job description

CMS Specialist

We are seeking an entry to mid-level CMS specialist with hands-on experience in content management systems (CMS0, including WordPress, Joomla, and Drupal. The role focuses on building, managing, and maintaining websites using CMS platforms, with a strong emphasis on plugin management, page builders, and front-end customization. This role is ideal for a specialist who is practical, detail-oriented, and capable of delivering production-ready websites without requiring full-stack development expertise.

CMS Development & Management

• Develop and maintain websites using WordPress, Joomla & Drupal.
• Install, configure, and manage themes and plugins/modules.
• Perform CMS updates, backups, and security maintenance.
• Troubleshoot CMS-related issues and bugs.

Page Builder & UI Implementation

• Build responsive pages using native WordPress editor and builders such as Elementor & Beaver.
• Customize layouts using drag and drop builders and theme settings.
• Translate UI/UX designs into functional web pages.

Plugin & Feature Integration

• Evaluate, install, and configure plugins for SEO, performance, forms, and security.
• Ensure compatibility between themes, plugins, and CMS versions.
• Optimize plugin usage to avoid performance bottlenecks.

Basic Front-End Development

• Apply HTML, CSS, and basic JavaScript for customization.
• Modify templates and styles to meet design requirements.
• Ensure mobile responsiveness and cross-browser compatibility.

Performance & Optimization

• Optimize website speed and performance.
• Implement caching, image optimization, and best practices.
• Support SEO implementation (on-page basics, metadata, structure).

Collaboration

• Reports to Head of Production, work closely with designers, content creators, and marketing teams.
• Support deployment, testing, and QA processes.
• Assist in website updates and content publishing.