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A WordPress developer designs and maintains WordPress sites, ensuring optimal functionality, website architecture, and user experience. Skilled WordPress developers use a combination of technical skills, programming languages, and tools like PHP, JavaScript, and MySQL to deliver scalable and high-performance WordPress websites. Companies looking for a skilled WordPress developer on Upwork can use this template to craft an engaging job description.

Job Overview

A WordPress developer is responsible for building, customizing, and maintaining WordPress CMS websites. They collaborate with team members to enhance functionality, optimize website performance, and ensure a user-friendly design that aligns with organizational goals. From front-end development using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to back-end development with PHP and MySQL, the role combines various technical and design skills.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of content management systems, debugging tools, and frameworks like jQuery and Git. They will also be experienced in implementing SEO strategies, plugin development, and troubleshooting issues to enhance website performance. A bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field, along with several years of experience, is typically required.

Key Responsibilities

  • Designing WordPress sites. Develop responsive WordPress websites that align with user needs and meet project specifications.
  • Developing custom plugins. Build, test, and maintain custom plugins to expand functionality and improve user experience.
  • Customizing themes. Adapt WordPress themes to enhance visual appeal and website architecture, ensuring alignment with branding guidelines.
  • Debugging issues. Troubleshoot technical problems, fix bugs, and resolve performance issues to maintain website functionality.
  • Enhancing performance. Optimize WordPress websites for speed, scalability, and SEO using debugging tools and frameworks.
  • Collaborating with teams. Work closely with graphic design teams, content creators, and project managers to deliver cohesive web solutions.
  • Ensuring security. Implement security measures to protect WordPress websites from vulnerabilities and cyber threats.
  • Managing integrations. Connect third-party APIs and use code versioning tools like Git to improve website features and performance.
  • Developing user-friendly designs. Focus on responsive design and user interface enhancements to ensure positive user experiences.


Qualifications and Skills

  • Education. A bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field is preferred.
  • Experience. 3-5 years of experience in WordPress development, including plugin development and debugging, is required.
  • Technical skills. You'll need proficiency in PHP, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS, MySQL, and other programming languages.
  • Frameworks and tools. Be familiar with code versioning tools like Git, debugging platforms, and content management systems.
  • Problem-solving skills. The ability to identify and resolve technical issues quickly and effectively is needed.
  • Communication skills. We seek strong collaboration and communication skills for working with team members and stakeholders.
  • SEO knowledge. Understand search engine optimization practices to improve visibility and search engine rankings.
  • Responsive design. Have expertise in building responsive designs for optimal performance on all devices.
  • Project management. Be experienced in managing web development projects and delivering them on time and within scope.


About Our Company

We are a results-driven organization specializing in creating innovative and user-friendly WordPress websites. Our team values collaboration, creativity, and technical excellence. We focus on delivering high-performing websites that combine outstanding web design, robust back-end development, and seamless user experiences. Join us to help build engaging digital platforms and grow your career in WordPress development.

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