WordPress Developer at Xfive United States

Xfive; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A growing tech company is seeking a mid/senior-level WordPress Developer in the United States. The role involves collaborating with clients, conducting audits, and improving website performance. Ideal candidates should have at least 5 years of experience, fluency in English, and expertise in WordPress development. This is a freelance opportunity that offers flexible hours and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Freelance opportunity

Room to grow

Diverse projects

Great work-life balance

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of hands-on experience as a WordPress Developer.
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English (at least B2 level).
• Strong programming skills and understanding of principles like DRY and KISS.
• Expert knowledge of WordPress and Codex.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate directly with clients and offer solutions.
• Conduct audits and improve website performance.
• Deliver projects on time and at a high-quality level.

Skills

WordPress Development

PHP

JavaScript

HTML5

CSS3

Tools

Git

ReactJs

Laravel

Job description

Overview

WordPress Developer job at Xfive. United States.

We’re looking for a mid/senior-level WordPress Developer who’s ready to go beyond just writing code. In this role, you’ll have a chance to collaborate directly with clients, offer solutions, conduct audits, and improve website performance. This is a vibrant role for someone who enjoys coding, problem-solving, and building strong client relationships.

What do we offer

We’re all about building a team where you can thrive and do your best work. Here’s what you’ll love about working with us:

• Freelance opportunity : Enjoy the freedom of working on a freelance contract; earn between 25 and 35 USD per hour, depending on your experience and expertise.

• Room to grow : We’ll support you in learning new skills and advancing your career.

• Make an impact : Your ideas and work will directly influence the company’s direction and help drive meaningful change.

• Diverse projects : Tackle interesting work from startups, agencies, and companies in the US, UK, and Australia.

• Work your way : You can work from the comfort of your home, favorite coffee shop, or our Cracow office (with a nice parking space).

• Set your schedule : Work hours that suit you best, as long as there’s some overlap with the team and client.

• Transparency : We’re open and honest about the company’s decisions, direction, and overall condition, so you’ll always know where things stand.

• We’ve got your back : Our team is always there to help each other out. Whether it’s solving a tricky problem or brainstorming ideas, you’ll never feel stuck and left alone.

• Great vibes : Work with open-minded, fun, and collaborative people who know how to keep things light.

• Stay connected : Enjoy social events that bring everyone together, both online and in person.

• Ability to deliver projects on time and at a high-quality level.

• Ability to work autonomously .

• At least 5 years of hands-on experience as a WordPress Developer.

• Good verbal and written communication skills in English ( at least B2 level ) and the ability to communicate directly with clients during online meetings.

• Availability for at least20 hours per week to contribute to our projects.

• Strong programming skills and understanding of general principles (DRY, abstraction, KISS, code refactoring, optimization, security, best practices, etc.).

• Expert knowledge of WordPress and Codex .

• Ability to write WordPress themes and plugins from scratch.

• Very good knowledge of WordPress customization .

• Experience with ReactJs / NextJs and Headless WordPress is a plus.

• Very good knowledge of the Advanced Custom Fields plugin.

• Good knowledge of WooCommerce .

• Ability to create custom Gutenberg blocks

• Experience with WordPress Full Site Editing is a plus

• Writing efficient and reusable code.

• Perfect knowledge of PHP and OOP principles .

• Experience with PHP Frameworks like Symfony or Laravel is a plus

• Excellent knowledge of JavaScript (incl. ES6+) .

• Perfect knowledge of modern front-end development: HTML5, CSS3, Responsive Web Design, Performance Optimization, Accessibility .

• Good knowledge of CSS preprocessors: SCSS is preferred.

• Experience with libraries and frameworks like Bootstrap or Tailwind is a plus.

• Experience with CSS / Javascript animations is a plus

• Good knowledge of Git version control system and deployment workflows.

• Ability to work with the command line .

• Pixel precision and a basic aesthetic sense.

• Ability to debug complex issues and suggest/implement solutions.