Wordpress Application Developer, Tier 1

thunder::tech; Cleveland (OH); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Work Atmosphere

Medical, Dental, Rx and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Anniversary Recognition with Yearly Incentive

Vacation Time

Sick Time

Mental Health Days

Summer Fridays

Pet Bereavement Days

10 Paid Holidays

Job summary

thunder::tech in Cleveland is seeking a detail-oriented WordPress Application Developer to enhance their Development Department. The role centers around developing and maintaining high-performance WordPress websites, collaborating with designers and front-end teams. Ideal candidates will have strong WordPress experience, specifically in custom theme and plugin development, with a background in Computer Science or Web Development. Benefits include a hybrid work atmosphere, comprehensive insurance, vacation, and mental health days.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of professional WordPress development experience.
• Experience with custom themes, plugin development, and modern workflows.
• Strong understanding of WordPress performance and security best practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop, customize, and maintain WordPress websites.
• Implement designs focusing on performance and accessibility.
• Collaborate with design and development teams to meet project goals.

Skills

WordPress development

Custom theme development

Plugin development

Responsive design

WordPress performance optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Git

WordPress APIs

Job description

Wordpress Application Developer, Tier 1

We’re seeking a detail-oriented WordPress Developer to join our Development Department.

Our Development Department partners with strategy, design, and front-end teams to bring engaging, content-driven digital experiences to life. This role is focused on building, customizing, and maintaining WordPress-based websites that are performant, accessible, and easy to manage.

This position is well-suited for someone who enjoys CMS-driven development, custom theming, and working closely with designers and content teams.

Specific Responsibilities

• Develop, customize, and maintain WordPress websites
• Build custom WordPress themes and plugins to meet project requirements
• Implement designs with attention to responsiveness, accessibility, and performance
• Integrate WordPress with third‑party services, APIs, and marketing tools
• Maintain and optimize WordPress databases and site performance
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve site issues across environments
• Collaborate with designers, front-end developers, and project managers
• Provide project updates and technical guidance to internal teams
• Stay current with WordPress core updates, plugin ecosystems, and security best practices

Primary Qualifications

• Strong experience developing with WordPress
• Experience creating custom themes and plugins (not just page builders)
• Understanding of WordPress performance, security, and deployment best practices

Expected Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Web Development, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 1–3 years of professional WordPress development experience
• Experience working with modern WordPress workflows, including: Custom themes (block or classic), plugin development, git‑based source control
• Familiarity with hosting platforms, staging environments, and deployment workflows

Benefits Overview

• Hybrid Work Atmosphere (Remote/In Office)
• Medical, Dental, Rx and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Anniversary Recognition with Yearly Incentive

Relaxation & Mental Health

• Vacation Time
• Sick Time
• Mental Health Days
• Manager Discretion “Bonus” Days
• Summer Fridays
• Pet Bereavement Days
• 10 Paid Holidays, Including St. Patrick’s Day and Paid Day Off For Your Birthday and Work Anniversary

Conclusion

thunder::tech is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels. We consider qualified applicants from all backgrounds, including race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability and veteran status. We strongly encourage people of all backgrounds and communities to apply, especially women, BIPOC and other underrepresented individuals in the marketing industry.