Senior Wordpress Developer - 0745 - Cape Town, South Africa

Bionic Talent; Cape Town; Remote; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A digital marketing agency is seeking a Senior WordPress Developer to independently build and maintain WordPress websites. The role requires strong experience in using Elementor and Go High Level, along with a solid foundation in front-end development. Ideal candidates should have excellent communication skills and familiarity with UI/UX principles. This is a fully remote position with a global reach, offering competitive compensation based on skills and experience.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience building websites in WordPress.
• Excellent communication in written English.
• 2+ years of experience working with Go High Level.
• Working knowledge of CSS, JavaScript, or the Divi theme.

Responsibilities

• Build and edit responsive WordPress websites using Elementor.
• Manage regular tickets, debugging, errors, etc.
• Build high-converting landing pages in Go High Level for campaigns.
• Apply on-page SEO best practices.
• Ensure all pages are fully responsive and built for performance.

Skills

WordPress development

CSS

Go High Level

Figma

on-page SEO

JavaScript

digital marketing

Divi theme

Job description

Senior WordPress Developer

Cape Town, South Africa

This role range is provided by Bionic Talent. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range Salary : USD to USD per month

About the client: Our client is a specialized digital marketing agency focused exclusively on supporting Law Firms. They partner closely with legal firms or independent lawyers to enhance online visibility, drive organic traffic, and generate high-quality leads.

About the role: We're looking for a Senior WordPress Developer who can independently build and maintain WordPress websites from scratch using tools like Elementor and Divi. The ideal candidate has a solid foundation in front-end development, a working knowledge of CSS for basic customizations, and experience managing plugins and troubleshooting website issues. Familiarity with UI / UX design principles and tools like Figma is highly desirable. This role requires extensive, proven experience with Go High Level (GHL) building full funnels, automations, and campaign flows. Experience in digital marketing or a development agency is a plus.

What you’ll be doing

• Build and edit responsive WordPress websites using Elementor, based on finalized copy, Figma files, and client notes.
• Select emotionally appropriate, non-generic imagery that aligns with the client's tone and audience.
• Manage regular tickets, debugging, errors, etc.
• Build high-converting landing pages in Go High Level (GHL) for campaigns, funnels, and A / B testing.
• Apply on-page SEO best practices such as proper header structure, image optimization, and page speed improvements.
• Publish blogs using a consistent, lightly designed formatting structure.
• Ensure all pages are fully responsive, visually consistent, and built for performance.
• Turn around standard assignments the same business day, and revise quickly based on feedback.

Who are we looking for

• 3-5 years of experience building websites in WordPress
• Excellent communication in written English
• Experience working with Figma
• 2+ years of experience working with Go High Level
• Working knowledge of CSS, JavaScript, or the Divi theme
• Comfortable working within templates, while also capable of designing custom sections to meet new client needs
• Understanding of on-page SEO, including header structure, image optimization, and site performance
• Experience in digital marketing or a development agency is a plus

Position details

Position: Senior WordPress Developer • Remote Status: Fully Remote • Preferred Location: Global • Working Hours: 9 am - 5 pm EST • Holidays: US Federal Holidays • Salary: USD to USD per month