WordPress Developer (Website Builds)

About the Position
We are looking for a WordPress developer to join our build team. You will create new client websites from scratch, handle full site rebuilds, and develop sites from template-based designs. All builds are currently done in Elementor.
Key Responsibilities
New Site Builds & RebuildsBuild complete WordPress websites from scratch based on Figma mockups and design direction
Rebuild existing client sites, moving content, structure, and functionality onto a new design while keeping SEO value intact
Develop sites from our in-house templates, adapting layouts, branding, and content to each client

Elementor DevelopmentBuild page templates, global widgets, headers, footers, and reusable sections
Make sure every build is fully responsive across desktop, tablet, and mobile
Keep builds clean and consistent so they are easy to maintain after launch

Technical SEO & Launch ReadinessSet up 301 redirects, sitemaps, schema, and meta structure during rebuilds and launches
Check for broken links, crawl errors, and performance issues before go-live
Test and verify all pages, forms, and functionality before handoff

Collaboration & CommunicationReport progress and blockers clearly in Asana and Slack
Work with SEO specialists and Account Managers to confirm requirements before and during builds
Ask questions and propose solutions when requirements are unclear or incomplete

Required Qualifications
WordPress Proficiency3+ years of hands-on experience with WordPress core, themes, and plugins
3+ years of hands-on experience with Elementor, including building full sites, not just editing pages
A portfolio showing websites you built from scratch

Design-to-Build SkillsAbility to turn Figma designs into accurate, responsive pages
Good eye for spacing, typography, and visual consistency

Self-Management & CommunicationStrong English for task updates and questions
Organized, proactive, and able to work independently on remote, hourly engagements

Attention to DetailMethodical testing and QA of every page before launch

DevOps & Hosting Fundamentals
Set up new WordPress sites on hosting environments (e.g., Kinsta, WP Engine)
Migrate sites across hosts and between staging and live environments without downtime
Understand and manage DNS settings, SSL certificates, and CDN configuration
Use tools like phpMyAdmin, FastPanel, SSH, and FTP/sFTP
Nice to Have
Experience using Claude or other AI tools in your development workflow
Language Skills
English: Upper-Intermediate (B2) or higher
Russian: good to have; used for internal team communication
Interview Stages
Technical interview (30–90 min)
Paid test assignment, up to 6 hours
Type of engagement: Contractor agreement with a US-based company, paid hourly.