Contract WordPress Developer

Litz Digital LLC; Manchester (NH); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Litz Digital is seeking a reliable WordPress developer to join as an independent contractor for client projects. This fully remote role welcomes applicants worldwide.

You’ll build pages, templates, and features from briefs and designs, typically on well-scoped projects, enabling you to work independently once a kickoff occurs. Engagements are project-based, starting small to establish rhythm before larger work.

Qualifications

• Solid, demonstrable experience with WordPress (custom themes and/or plugin work)
• Comfortable working within existing codebases
• Clear async communication: you write well and respond promptly
• Ability to self-manage and deliver on time with minimal supervision

Responsibilities

• Build and customize WordPress themes and plugins from provided briefs and designs
• Write clean, semantic HTML with accessibility in mind
• Work within the Block Editor (Gutenberg), Advanced Custom Fields, and occasionally WooCommerce
• Write clean, commented, maintainable code
• Collaborate asynchronously via Slack and Asana
• Flag blockers, questions, or scope concerns early

Skills

WordPress expertise

Semantic HTML

Async communication

Self-management

Tools

Gutenberg

Advanced Custom Fields

WooCommerce

Job description

We’re growing, and we’re looking for a reliable WordPress developer to bring on as an independent contractor for client project work.

This is a fully remote role, and we welcome applicants from anywhere in the world.

The Role

You’ll work on client WordPress projects, building out pages, templates, and features from provided briefs and designs. Most projects are well-scoped and self-contained, so you’ll be able to work independently once a project kicks off, checking in when you hit a decision point or a blocker.

Engagements are project-based. We’ll typically start with a smaller project to establish a working rhythm before handing off anything bigger.

What You’ll Do

• Build and customize WordPress themes and plugins from provided briefs and designs
• Write clean, semantic HTML with accessibility in mind
• Work within the Block Editor (Gutenberg), Advanced Custom Fields, and occasionally WooCommerce
• Write clean, commented, maintainable code
• Collaborate asynchronously via Slack and Asana
• Flag blockers, questions, or scope concerns early rather than guessing

What We’re Looking For

Must-Haves

• Solid, demonstrable experience with WordPress (custom themes and/or plugin work, not just page builders)
• Comfortable working within existing codebases, not just new builds
• Clear async communication: you write well, respond in a reasonable timeframe, and don’t go dark mid-project
• Ability to self-manage and deliver on time with minimal supervision

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience with ACF (Advanced Custom Fields) and WooCommerce
• Familiarity with WCAG guidelines and accessible HTML practices
• Familiarity with Full Site Editing (FSE)
• Experience working within agency or multi-client environments

What This is NOT

• This is not a full-time position. Work volume varies with project load.
• This is not a design role. Assets and direction will be provided.
• This is not a role for someone who needs heavy day-to-day oversight.
• You’ll be given a clear brief and trusted to run with it.

What to Expect

• Fully remote, open to applicants anywhere in the world
• Async-first workflow, with occasional video calls for project kickoffs or reviews
• A technical founder who is hands-on, direct, and cares about building long-term working relationships

No recruiters or agencies, please. We’re looking for an individual contributor who will work directly with us.