Wordpress Developer - Canada based

United States Digital Space LLC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC seeks a highly skilled WordPress developer for a part-time role. Primary work is WordPress and WPML (~80%), with 20% across Next.js, Ruby on Rails, and Express/Node.js projects. Maintain several WordPress sites in maintenance mode and contribute to modern JavaScript and Ruby projects.

The position is client-facing, so excellent communication is essential. US or Canadian residency is required to be available during regular business hours.

Qualifications

• WordPress development experience required.
• WPML plugin experience required.
• Strong understanding of WordPress core, themes, and plugins.
• Familiarity with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Experience with website optimization and troubleshooting.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.
• US or Canadian based with availability during business hours.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular maintenance and updates on multiple WordPress websites.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues as they arise.
• Collaborate with clients to understand needs and provide solutions.
• Implement new features and functionality on existing sites and apps.
• Optimize performance and ensure cross-browser compatibility.
• Stay up-to-date with best practices and trends.

Skills

WordPress

WPML

HTML/CSS/JS

Tools

Next.js

Ruby on Rails

Express/Node.js

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced developer to join our team on a part-time basis. This role is primarily focused on WordPress and WPML (approximately 80% of the work) , with the remaining 20% involving development across Next.js, Ruby on Rails, and Express/Node.js projects. You will be responsible for maintaining and updating multiple WordPress websites in maintenance mode, and potentially contributing to additional projects built on modern JavaScript and Ruby frameworks. This is a client-facing role, so excellent communication skills are essential.

US or Canadian citizenship and residency are a must.

Responsibilities:

• Perform regular maintenance and updates on multiple WordPress websites


• Troubleshoot and resolve any technical issues that may arise


• Collaborate with clients to understand their needs and provide solutions


• Implement new features and functionality on existing websites and applications


• Optimize website/application performance and ensure compatibility with different browsers and devices


• Keep up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a WordPress developer


• Proven experience with WPML plugin


• Strong understanding of WordPress core, themes, and plugins


• Familiarity with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript


• Experience with website optimization and troubleshooting


• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills


• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously


• US or Canadian based with availability during regular business hours

Nice to have:

• Working experience with Next.js, Ruby on Rails, and/or Express/Node.js

If you are a highly motivated and skilled developer with strong WordPress expertise, looking for a part-time opportunity, we would love to hear from you. This is a great opportunity to work on a variety of projects and gain valuable experience in a client-facing role.