Website Developer (WordPress & PHP)

VIIRL Marketing; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan + Company Match

Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

Short & Long-Term Disability

Apple products — full setup

Snacks, lunches, team outings

Job summary

VIIRL Marketing in Scottsdale is seeking an experienced Website Developer to own the web development function. Proficiency in WordPress, PHP, and VPS server management is essential as you lead development discussions and drive projects end-to-end.

You will build custom WordPress features, manage VPS hosting, and collaborate with marketing, design, and paid media teams to deliver secure, high-performance websites.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in PHP and WordPress development.
• Proven experience with custom WordPress development including themes/plugins.
• Experience managing VPS servers (GoDaddy, AWS, or similar).
• Knowledge of website security best practices (SSL, firewalls, 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 WordPress, PHP and hosting issues quickly.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently yet with a team.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

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 and manage web project timelines from mockups to go-live.
• Implement best practices for website speed, SEO and user experience.
• Ensure websites are secure and compliant with web standards.
• Establish internal processes and best practices to scale the team.
• Provide ongoing support, debugging, and performance enhancements.
• Collaborate with marketing, design, and paid media teams for integration.

Skills

PHP development

WordPress development

VPS server management

Website security

SEO & performance

API integrations

Troubleshooting

Project management

Cross-team collaboration

Multi-project handling

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