Wordpress Developer

Suron; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A digital solutions company in the United States is seeking a Senior WordPress Developer to lead the development of high-performance client websites. This role involves technical leadership, mentoring junior developers, and optimizing site performance using modern development practices. The ideal candidate will have over four years of experience, proficient in WordPress, Bricks Builder, and ACF Pro. They must also be familiar with AI-assisted development tools to drive innovative solutions and meet accessibility standards.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of WordPress development experience.
• Expert-level proficiency with Bricks Builder and ACF Pro.
• Experience with Git version control and deployment workflows.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools (Claude Code preferred).
• Understanding of REST APIs, custom post types, and WordPress architecture.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical development and architecture of client digital experiences.
• Build reusable component libraries, custom blocks, and dynamic templates.
• Establish and enforce coding standards and workflows.
• Conduct code reviews and provide technical guidance to junior developers.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex front-end/back-end bugs.

Skills

WordPress development

Bricks Builder

ACF Pro

Git version control

AI-assisted development

Job description

Build, architect, and optimize high-performance client websites using modern WordPress development practices, AI-assisted tooling, and advanced page building frameworks.

About the Role

The purpose of the Senior WordPress Developer role is to:

• Lead the technical development and architecture of client digital experiences using Bricks Builder and ACF Pro
• Leverage AI-assisted development tools (Claude Code) to accelerate delivery and maintain code quality at scale
• Mentor junior developers and establish development standards across the team
• Transform complex design concepts into modular, maintainable, high-performance websites
• Drive continuous improvement in development workflows, site performance, and technical capabilities
• Serve as the technical authority for WordPress architecture decisions, troubleshooting, and optimization

Responsibilities

• Build reusable component libraries, custom blocks, and dynamic templates that scale across client sites
• Develop advanced ACF field groups, flexible content layouts, and custom post type architectures
• Utilize Claude Code and AI-assisted development to accelerate coding, debugging, and documentation
• Technical Leadership
• Establish and enforce coding standards, development workflows, and documentation practices
• Conduct code reviews and provide technical guidance to junior developers
• Evaluate and implement new tools, plugins, and technologies that improve team efficiency
• Lead technical discovery and scoping for new client projects
• Performance & Optimization
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex front-end/back-end bugs and performance bottlenecks
• Optimize site performance to exceed Core Web Vitals benchmarks
• Implement advanced caching strategies, database optimization, and asset delivery improvements
• Ensure websites meet accessibility (WCAG) and SEO technical requirements
• Integration & Infrastructure
• Implement tracking scripts, analytics tools, conversion pixels, and marketing automation integrations
• Manage hosting environments, staging workflows, DNS configurations, and site migrations
• Maintain version control using Git with proper branching strategies and deployment pipelines
• Collaborate with project managers, designers, and strategists to translate requirements into technical solutions
• Support & Maintenance
• Respond to and resolve escalated development support tickets and critical bugs
• Oversee plugin updates, security patches, and WordPress core maintenance
• Document technical processes, custom functionality, and client-specific configurations
• Take ownership of projects from technical scoping through deployment and optimization
• Deliver clean, documented, modular, and scalable code that other developers can maintain
• Proactively identify opportunities to improve site performance, workflows, and team capabilities
• Stay current with WordPress ecosystem developments, Bricks Builder updates, ACF best practices, and AI development tools
• Respond promptly to critical issues while maintaining focus on strategic development priorities
• Communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical team members and clients
• Drive results with minimal supervision—self-motivated problem-solver who takes initiative

KPIs

• Metric
• Bug Resolution Time - Average time to resolve critical/high-priority issues
• Page Load Speed - Core Web Vitals performance (LCP, CLS, INP) across client sites
• Deployment Accuracy - % of releases deployed without rollback or hotfix
• Dev Ticket SLA Compliance - % of tickets resolved within SLA timeframes
• Code Quality Score - Peer review ratings and automated testing results
• Project Delivery - % of development milestones delivered on time
• Component Reusability - Adoption rate of shared components/templates across projects

Required Skills & Experience

• 4+ years WordPress development experience
• Expert-level proficiency with Bricks Builder and ACF Pro
• Experience with Git version control and deployment workflows
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools (Claude Code preferred)
• Understanding of REST APIs, custom post types, and WordPress architecture
• Track record of delivering high-performance, accessible websites