WordPress Developer

Apptad Inc; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Apptad Inc. is seeking an experienced WordPress Developer to lead the technical strategy and development for our portfolio of internal and business division websites in a contract role.

You will oversee day-to-day feature development, maintain system security and stability, and architect custom WordPress solutions tailored to evolving business needs. The ideal candidate combines deep WordPress architecture with strong frontend design sensibility.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional web development experience with WordPress architecture.
• Proficient in PHP, HTML5, CSS3/SASS, JavaScript and MySQL.
• Expert knowledge of Gutenberg, custom blocks, React-based themes/plugins, REST API.
• Experience with Git/Bitbucket workflows and WP Engine hosting.
• Strong understanding of UX to translate designs from Figma into WordPress pages.

Responsibilities

• Translate Figma design mock-ups into fully responsive, performant WordPress builds.
• Apply foundational UX design principles to layout and construct engaging interior web pages.
• Architect custom WordPress features, plugins, and block-based enhancements.
• Audit sites for performance, SEO, accessibility, security, and code quality.
• Collaborate with product managers to identify UX improvements and evaluate vendor proposals.
• Provide accurate Scrum estimates for bugs and features.
• Manage deployment and versioning using Git/Bitbucket; troubleshoot conflicts.
• Maintain clear documentation for internal applications and architectures.

Skills

WordPress

PHP

HTML5

CSS3/SASS

JavaScript

MySQL

Gutenberg/Block development

REST API

React/Vue.js

UX/UI

Tools

Git

Bitbucket

WP Engine

Job description

Job Description

• We are seeking an experienced WordPress Developer to lead the technical strategy and development for our portfolio of internal and business division websites In this contract role.
• you will oversee day today feature development maintain system security and stability and architect custom WordPress solutions tailored to evolving business needs.
• The ideal candidate pairs a deep mastery of WordPress architecture with strong frontend design sensibility

Key Responsibilities

Development

• UX Translate Figma design mock-ups into fully responsive performant and cross browser compatible WordPress builds.
• Apply foundational UX design principles to layout and construct engaging interior web pages

Architecture Customization

• Architect custom WordPress based features plugins and block-based enhancements that meet complex business requirements.

Audit Quality

• Assurance Review existing sites to ensure compliance with modern best practices including web performance SEO accessibility legal standards and security protocols Conduct structured code reviews for ongoing projects

Stakeholder Vendor Management

• Partner with product managers to identify UX improvements and cost reduction opportunities Evaluate 3rdparty vendor proposals project estimates themes and plugins to advise stakeholders on technical viability

Scrum Estimation

• Provide accurate scope estimates for bugs and custom features review external estimates for technical accuracy

Maintenance Version

• Control Manage code deployment and versioning using Git and Bitbucket Troubleshoot complex core theme and plugin conflicts as they arise

Documentation Standards

• Maintain clean clear documentation for all internal applications custom block frameworks and system architecture

Qualifications Requirements

• Experience 4 years of professional web development experience with a proven track record as a WordPress Architect Lead Developer
• Core Technical Stack Advanced proficiency in PHP HTML5 CSS3SASS JavaScript and MySQL
• WordPress Mastery Expert level knowledge of modern WordPress architecture including Gutenberg custom block development React based custom theme plugin development REST API and hooksfilters
• Tooling Hosting Proficiency with GitBitbucket version control workflows and hands-on experience with the WP Engine hosting environment preferred
• Modern Frontend Frameworks Exposure to JavaScript frameworks like React or Vue.js

Skills

Mandatory Skills : Wordpress