About the job
Job Title: Creative WordPress Developer
Position Type: Full-Time, Remote
Working Hours: Align with U.S. client business hours, with flexibility for deployments, content updates, and urgent fixes.
About the Role:
Join our innovative team at pavago as a WordPress Developer, where you will spearhead the design, development, and maintenance of dynamic websites powered by WordPress. This role demands a high level of proficiency in theme customization, plugin development, performance optimization, and site security. As a WordPress Developer, you will ensure our websites are visually captivating, responsive, and optimized for speed, SEO, and an exceptional user experience.
Responsibilities:
- Website Development:
- Craft and personalize WordPress sites utilizing themes, page builders (such as Elementor, Divi, WPBakery), or custom coding techniques.
- Develop and refine child themes for enhanced maintainability.
- Design custom templates for landing pages, blogs, and content-rich websites.
- Plugin Management & Customization:
- Install, configure, and tailor plugins to enhance functionality (e.g., WooCommerce, Yoast SEO, Contact Form 7).
- Create or extend plugins using PHP as necessary.
- Ensure plugins' compatibility with themes and keep them updated.
- Front-End & User Experience:
- Transform designs from Figma/Sketch/Adobe XD into pixel-perfect WordPress pages.
- Guarantee responsive, cross-browser, and cross-device compatibility.
- Implement accessibility best practices in line with WCAG standards.
- Performance Optimization:
- Enhance site speed through caching, minification, lazy loading, and CDN integration.
- Conduct performance audits using tools like Google Lighthouse, GTmetrix, or PageSpeed Insights.
- Boost Core Web Vitals for improved SEO and usability.
- Security & Maintenance:
- Regularly apply updates to WordPress, themes, and plugins.
- Strengthen security measures using tools such as Wordfence, Sucuri, or iThemes Security.
- Establish regular backup and disaster recovery protocols.
- Collaboration & Support:
- Collaborate with marketing, content, and design teams to ensure web assets align with campaigns.
- Diagnose site issues, rectify bugs, and assist non-technical team members in navigating the CMS.
What Makes You a Perfect Fit:
- A strong WordPress developer with a blend of technical and creative skills.
- A problem-solver who excels at optimizing performance and troubleshooting issues.
- Detail-oriented, ensuring every page is polished and complies with best practices.
- A collaborative team player with outstanding communication skills.
Required Experience & Skills (Minimum):
- 2+ years of experience in building and maintaining WordPress sites.
- Proficiency in PHP, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

