WordPress Developer

Location: Remote
Employment Type: Full-time
Company: ITFORLESS
Experience Level: Mid–Senior 

Job Summary 

ITFORLESS is looking for a skilled and motivated WordPress Developer to join our remote team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in developing, customizing, and maintaining WordPress websites with a focus on performance, security, and user experience. You will work closely with designers, marketers, and content teams to build scalable, visually appealing, and high-performing websites that support business goals. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Develop, customize, and maintain WordPress websites (themes, plugins, and core functionality). 

• Convert UI/UX designs (Figma/Adobe XD) into responsive, pixel-perfect WordPress websites. 

• Customize and extend themes and plugins to meet business requirements. 

• Ensure websites are fast, secure, SEO-friendly, and mobile-responsive. 

• Optimize website performance, page speed, and core web vitals. 

• Implement and manage WooCommerce stores, payment gateways, and product pages (if required). 

• Perform regular updates, backups, troubleshooting, and bug fixes. 

• Integrate third-party tools and APIs (CRM, forms, analytics, marketing tools). 

• Collaborate with graphic designers, content writers, and marketing teams. 

• Maintain proper documentation and follow best development practices. 

• Stay updated with WordPress trends, plugins, security standards, and development tools. 

Required Skills & Qualifications 

• Proven experience as a WordPress Developer (portfolio or live sites required). 

• Strong knowledge of WordPress CMS, themes, and plugin architecture. 

• Proficiency in PHP, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and jQuery. 

• Experience with page builders (Elementor, Gutenberg, WPBakery, or similar). 

• Understanding of responsive design, UI/UX principles, and cross-browser compatibility. 

• Experience with SEO best practices and performance optimization. 

• Familiarity with security practices and WordPress hardening. 

• Experience working with Git or version control systems is a plus. 

• Ability to work independently in a remote, fast-paced environment. 

• Strong communication and time-management skills. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience with custom theme and plugin development. 

• Knowledge of WooCommerce, memberships, and subscription-based websites. 

• Basic knowledge of MySQL and REST APIs. 

• Experience with multisite setups. 

• Familiarity with hosting platforms (cPanel, WHM, AWS, Cloudways, etc.). 

• Understanding of AI-powered tools for development, testing, or content optimization is a plus.