Wordpress Web Developer

Argon Agency; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Free food & snacks

Health insurance

Paid time off

Wellness resources

Job summary

A leading digital agency in Florida is looking for a skilled WordPress Developer to design and maintain high-performing WordPress websites. The ideal candidate should have over 2 years of experience with strong expertise in PHP, HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript. Responsibilities include developing custom themes, optimizing websites for speed and SEO, and collaborating with diverse teams to enhance user experience. This position offers a flexible work schedule and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience developing WordPress websites.
• Strong proficiency in PHP, HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript.
• Experience building custom themes and plugins.

Responsibilities

• Develop custom WordPress themes and plugins from scratch.
• Customize existing themes and plugins to meet project requirements.
• Ensure websites are responsive, mobile-friendly, and SEO optimized.

Skills

WordPress development

PHP

HTML5

CSS3

JavaScript

SEO principles

Performance optimization

Problem-solving skills

Tools

Git

Advanced Custom Fields (ACF)

Elementor

WooCommerce

Job description

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Free food & snacks
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Wellness resources

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented WordPress Developer to join our team. This role is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-performing WordPress websites that align with brand standards, user experience best practices, and business objectives.

The ideal candidate has strong technical expertise in WordPress development, front-end and back-end programming, performance optimization, and security best practices. This position requires collaboration with designers, marketers, and content teams to deliver responsive, conversion-focused digital experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop custom WordPress themes and plugins from scratch
• Customize existing themes and plugins to meet project requirements
• Convert design mockups (Figma, Adobe XD, etc.) into fully functional WordPress sites
• Ensure websites are responsive, mobile-friendly, and cross-browser compatible
• Optimize websites for speed, SEO, and performance
• Implement technical SEO best practices
• Manage site migrations, backups, and updates
• Troubleshoot and resolve website issues in a timely manner
• Maintain website security and implement best practices
• Integrate third-party APIs and tools (CRM, marketing automation, analytics, etc.)
• Collaborate with marketing and design teams to improve user experience and conversion rates
• Document development processes and maintain organized code repositories

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience developing WordPress websites
• Strong proficiency in PHP, HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript
• Experience building custom themes and plugins
• Familiarity with page builders (Elementor, WPBakery, Divi etc.)
• Experience with Advanced Custom Fields (ACF)
• Understanding of MySQL databases
• Knowledge of SEO principles and performance optimization
• Experience with Git/version control
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
• Excellent attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with WooCommerce
• Familiarity with headless WordPress
• Knowledge of React or modern JavaScript frameworks
• Experience working in an agency environment
• Understanding of ADA compliance and accessibility standards