Wordpress Developer at KillerSpots Agency Cincinnati, OH

Comunidade Metodista; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health/dental/vision insurance

Simple IRA with match

Gym membership option

Fun collaborative team

Job summary

Killerspots Agency in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a full-time, in-house WordPress Developer to join our office. This is not a remote role; you’ll work directly with the creative team and clients to build, maintain, and improve high-performing WordPress websites.

Your mission is to ensure sites are up-to-date, fast, secure, and visually impressive while driving results for clients.

Requirements: 3+ years WordPress development; strong HTML/CSS/JS/PHP/MySQL; experience with custom themes and plugins.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of proven WordPress development experience (portfolio required).
• Strong knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, and MySQL.
• Experience developing custom themes and modifying plugins.
• Experience with performance optimization (caching, CDN, image compression).
• Ability to work onsite in Cincinnati, with client-facing communication.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage responsive WordPress websites.
• Audit, update, and maintain client sites (plugins, themes, security, speed).
• Troubleshoot downtime and resolve issues proactively.
• Collaborate with clients and in-house teams to achieve goals.
• Develop custom themes and plugins as needed.
• Optimize for SEO, performance, UX, and mobile-first design.
• Stay current with WordPress updates and security best practices.

Skills

WordPress development

HTML/CSS/JS

PHP/MySQL

Custom themes

Performance optimization

UI/UX

Client-facing

Troubleshooting

On-site

Tools

WordPress

Git

WooCommerce

Job description

Wordpress Developer job at KillerSpots Agency. Cincinnati, OH.

In-House WordPress Developer – Full Time (Cincinnati, OH)

Location: On-Site Only – Cincinnati, OH
Job Type: Full Time
Experience Level: Mid-Senior
Department: Web Development
Salary: Based on experience (Competitive + Benefits)

About Killerspots Agency

Since 1999, Killerspots Agency has delivered contagiously creative marketing that gets real results. We’re a full-service digital marketing and media agency headquartered in Cincinnati, OH—serving clients across the globe with jingle production, digital strategy, web development, video production, and more.

We're a fast-paced, energetic, and highly collaborative team. Our culture is grounded in excellence, ownership, and measurable impact. If you're obsessed with clean code, fast sites, and client success—this is your crew.

About the Role

We’re hiring a full-time, in-house WordPress Developer to join our Cincinnati office. This is not a remote position . You’ll work directly with our creative team and face-to-face with clients to build, maintain, troubleshoot, and improve high-performing WordPress websites.

Your mission: ensure every Killerspots-hosted site is up-to-date, blazing fast, visually impressive, and driving results. You’ll be the go-to for clients and internal teams on all things web.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and manage responsive, conversion-optimized WordPress websites.
• Regularly audit, update, and maintain all client sites (plugins, themes, security, speed).
• Troubleshoot downtime and resolve issues proactively.
• Work directly with clients in person and over the phone to understand goals, present ideas, and execute vision.
• Develop custom themes and plugins when needed (you write clean, scalable code).
• Optimize for SEO, performance, UX, and mobile-first design.
• Collaborate with the creative and marketing teams to execute branding and campaign strategies online.
• Stay current with WordPress releases, security updates, and emerging tech.

Requirements

Must-Haves:

• 3+ years of proven WordPress development experience (portfolio required).
• Strong knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, and MySQL .
• Demonstrated experience developing custom themes and modifying plugins.
• Experience with performance optimization (caching, CDN, image compression).
• Understanding of UI/UX principles.
• Strong communication and presentation skills—you’ll be client-facing.
• Solid troubleshooting skills with a proactive mindset.
• Able to work onsite, Monday through Friday, at our Cincinnati office.
• Highly organized and accountable. You take ownership.

Bonus Points For:

• WooCommerce experience
• SEO optimization expertise
• Familiarity with Git and version control
• Experience in agency or fast-paced multi-client environments
• Understanding of accessibility standards (WCAG)

Benefits

• Competitive salary (based on experience)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Simple IRA retirement plan with company match
• Gym Membership option.
• Fun, collaborative team environment
• Creative projects with national clients
• Growth opportunities.