Website Developer

VIIRL Marketing; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan + Company Match

Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

Short Term & Long-Term Disability

Apple Products - full setup with the最新

VIIRL sponsored snacks/lunches/teamOut

Job summary

VIIRL Marketing is seeking an experienced Website Developer for our North Scottsdale office to own the web development department. If you’re passionate about WordPress, PHP, and VPS server management, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we want to talk to you.

You will lead client discussions, build custom WordPress features, manage VPS hosting, and drive site speed, security, and SEO optimizations while collaborating with marketing and design teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience (5+ preferred) in PHP and WordPress development.
• Proven track record with custom WordPress themes and plugins.
• Experience managing VPS servers (GoDaddy, AWS or similar).
• Knowledge of website security best practices including SSL and firewalls.
• Familiarity with SEO principles and Core Web Vitals.
• Experience with API integrations and custom post types in WordPress.
• Ability to troubleshoot WordPress, PHP, and hosting issues quickly.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently while collaborating.

Responsibilities

• Lead client-facing development discussions including requirements and demos.
• Develop custom PHP functionalities and API integrations for clients.
• Deploy, configure, and maintain VPS hosting environments.
• Coordinate web project timelines from mockups to go-live.
• Implement best practices for site speed, SEO, and UX.
• Ensure websites meet security standards and compliance.
• Establish internal processes to scale the web development team.
• Provide ongoing support, debugging, and performance enhancements.
• Collaborate with marketing, design, and paid media teams.

Skills

PHP

WordPress

VPS servers

Security best practices

SEO basics

APIs

Troubleshooting

Project multitasking

Tools

GoDaddy

AWS

Job description

This is a full-time on-site position in our North Scottsdale office.

We’re looking for an experienced Website Developer who is ready to take ownership of the web development department If you’re passionate about WordPress, PHP development, and VPS server management, and you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your ideas can shape the future, we want to talk to you.

Key Responsibilities

• Client Collaboration: Lead client facing development discussions including requirements, defining project scope, and demos
• Custom Development: Develop custom PHP functionalities and API integrations tailored to client needs
• VPS Server Management: Deploy, configure, and maintain VPS hosting environments for optimal site performance and security
• Project Management: Coordinate and manage web project timelines including mockup approvals, acquiring content, reviews, and go live dates
• SEO & Performance Optimization: Implement best practices for website speed, SEO, and user experience
• Security & Compliance: Ensure websites are protected from vulnerabilities and comply with web standards
• Department Leadership: Establish internal processes, frameworks, and best practices to scale the web development team over time
• Troubleshooting & Maintenance: Provide ongoing support, debugging, and performance enhancements for client websites
• Collaboration: Work closely with marketing, design, and paid media teams to ensure seamless integration of web assets

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience (5+ preferred) in PHP and WordPress website development.
• Proven experience with custom WordPress development, including custom themes and plugin development
• Experience managing VPS servers (GoDaddy, AWS, or similar)
• Knowledge of website security best practices, including SSL, firewalls, and malware prevention
• Familiarity with SEO principles, Core Web Vitals, and performance optimization
• Experience with API integrations and custom post types in WordPress
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve WordPress, PHP, and hosting-related issues quickly
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently while collaborating with a team
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Competitive salary based on experience
• 401(k) Plan + Company Match
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability
• Apple Products - full setup with the latest hardware and software
• VIIRL sponsored snacks/lunches/team outings