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WordPress Developer

Pavago

United States • Remote - United States • Full-Time • 2+ years

Posted 2026-05-28 Tech & Engg

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Job Description

Ovii's Interpretation of the Role

We are looking for a WordPress Developer who will build, customize, and optimize high‑performing sites. The role blends front‑end implementation, PHP back‑end work, and performance tuning to deliver fast, secure, SEO‑friendly experiences. Remote work is required for U.S. business hours.

Role Snapshot

  • WordPress site construction
  • Performance and speed optimization
  • Custom theme and plugin development
  • Front‑end implementation from design files
  • Security and maintenance stewardship

Must-Have Requirements

  • WordPress
  • PHP
  • HTML
  • CSS
  • JavaScript
  • Elementor / Divi / WPBakery
  • WordPress development

Nice-to-Have Signals

  • WooCommerce
  • Custom plugin development
  • Technical SEO
  • Git
  • CI/CD pipelines
  • WooCommerce store builds
  • Git version control

Work Setup

  • Location: United States
  • Work mode: REMOTE
  • Remote scope: COUNTRY_RESTRICTED
  • Remote countries: United States
  • Timezone: U.S. client business hours
  • Employment type: Full-Time

Eligibility Gates

  • Visa sponsorship: no

Application Requirements

  • Coding test mentioned
  • Assessment mentioned

Not Specified in JD

  • Salary range
  • Visa sponsorship
  • Relocation
  • Notice period
  • Security clearance

What You'll Likely Work On

  • Build and customize WordPress sites using page‑builder tools and child‑theme development
  • Create responsive, pixel‑perfect layouts from Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD designs
  • Optimize core web vitals, implement caching, minification, and CDN strategies
  • Maintain site security with tools like Wordfence and Sucuri, and manage backups
  • Develop or extend plugins (e.g., WooCommerce, Yoast SEO) using PHP
  • Collaborate with marketing and design teams to support campaigns and content updates
  • Troubleshoot bugs, handle support tickets, and provide CMS guidance to non‑technical staff

Good Fit If You Have

  • Enjoys solving performance‑related challenges
  • Communicates technical concepts clearly to non‑technical teammates
  • Self‑starter who can debug and resolve issues independently

Skills

  • WordPress
  • PHP
  • HTML / CSS / JavaScript
  • Page‑builder tools (Elementor, Divi, WPBakery)
  • Hosting platforms (cPanel, WP Engine, SiteGround, Kinsta)
  • WooCommerce (preferred)
  • Custom plugin development (preferred)
  • Technical SEO (preferred)
  • Git version control (preferred)
  • CI/CD pipelines (preferred)

Remote Eligibility

  • United States