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Rafael Jude M.

Manila, Philippines

$10/hr
4.9
122 jobs

I help businesses, agencies, and startups build fast, responsive, and user-friendly websites that look great and perform well across all devices. With over 9 years of experience in front-end and WordPress development, I've worked with clients worldwide to create custom websites, landing pages, and CMS-driven solutions. Whether it's converting a Figma design into a pixel-perfect website, customizing a WordPress theme, or improving an existing site, I focus on delivering clean, maintainable, and high-quality work. My expertise includes: ✓ WordPress Development ✓ Elementor & Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) ✓ HTML5, CSS3, SCSS/SASS ✓ JavaScript & jQuery ✓ Responsive Web Design ✓ Figma to WordPress / HTML ✓ Landing Pages & Marketing Websites ✓ Website Maintenance & Optimization ✓ UI/UX Improvements Over the years, I've worked with agencies, SaaS companies, e-commerce businesses, and service-based companies, helping them launch and improve their online presence. What you can expect when working with me: • Clear and professional communication • Attention to detail • Clean, organized code • Reliable delivery and ongoing support • A focus on creating websites that are both functional and visually appealing If you're looking for a developer who can turn designs into responsive websites, improve your WordPress site, or provide long-term website support, I'd be happy to discuss your project. Let's build something great together.

  • jQuery
  • JavaScript
  • HTML5
  • CSS 3
  • SCSS
  • Tailwind CSS
  • Bootstrap
  • GSAP
  • UI Animation
  • Interactive Design
  • WordPress
  • Elementor
  • Git
  • Figma
  • Angular
Deepa P.

Ahmedabad, India

$14/hr
4.8
119 jobs

Need a WordPress expert who actually delivers? With 12,000+ hours on Upwork and 8+ years building high-performance WordPress solutions, I help agencies and businesses solve complex technical challenges—from slow sites to custom integrations to plugin conflicts that other developers couldn't fix. I'm the developer teams turn to when deadlines are tight, requirements are complex, or previous developers disappeared mid-project. What Makes Me Different ✅ Proven Track Record • 12,000+ successful hours on Upwork (Top Rated Plus) • Long-term partnerships with 50+ agencies and businesses • Average client relationship: 2+ years • 100% job success score ✅ Fast, Reliable Delivery • Same-day response time for urgent issues • Clear communication in plain English (no technical jargon unless needed) • Proactive problem-solving—I spot issues before they become emergencies ✅ Technical Depth • Not just a theme customizer—I build custom solutions from scratch • Deep understanding of WordPress core, hooks, and architecture • Performance optimization specialist (regularly achieve 90+ PageSpeed scores) ✅ Services I Provide • Custom theme development (from Figma/XD/Sketch/PSD) • Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) implementations • Custom post types and taxonomies • WooCommerce customization and optimization • Elementor Pro advanced customizations ✅ Technical Stack • Core: PHP | MySQL | WordPress | WooCommerce • Frontend: HTML5 | CSS3 | JavaScript | jQuery | AJAX • Frameworks: Laravel | CodeIgniter • Page Builders: Elementor Pro | Gutenberg • Design Tools: Figma | Adobe XD | Sketch | Photoshop • DevOps: Git | cPanel | WHM | WP-CLI ✅ How I Work • Clear Communication: Daily updates, screenshot/video documentation • Transparent Pricing: Detailed estimates before starting work • Quality Code: Clean, commented, WordPress coding standards compliant • Long-term Support: Available for maintenance and future updates • Flexible Availability: Part-time, full-time, or project-based arrangements Ready to discuss your project? Send me a message with: • Brief description of what you need • Timeline/urgency • Any design files or existing site URL I typically respond within 2-4 hours during business hours (IST) and offer a free 15-minute consultation to ensure we're a good fit. Let's build something great together.

  • jQuery
  • Elementor
  • MySQL
  • CSS
  • JavaScript
  • PHP
  • WooCommerce
  • Divi
  • WordPress
  • HTML
  • WordPress SEO Plugin
  • MySQL Programming
  • WordPress e-Commerce
  • Web Development
Navin S.

Sikar, India

$30/hr
4.6
75 jobs

Hello, I am a Full Stack Developer with over 12 years of experience, specializing in front-end development with jQuery and JavaScript. My aim is to deliver optimized web applications that are error-free, with semantic and clean code. Technology Stack: Angular, SignalR, ASP.NET Core, MVC, C# Node.js, Express.js, MongoDB Highcharts, D3.js, jQuery, JavaScript Bootstrap, SCSS, HTML5, CSS3, Tailwind CSS SQL Server, MongoDB Bitbucket, GitHub, GitLab, SVN, TFS Jira, Asana, Trello Zeplin, Figma, Photoshop (PSD to HTML) Achievements & Impact: Successfully led a team to develop a high-potential project. Improved website performance for a client by 40% through code optimization and efficient use of resources. Industries & Clients: Extensive experience in e-commerce, finance, and healthcare industries. Worked with clients ranging from startups to established enterprises, delivering tailored solutions to meet their unique needs. Certifications & Skills: Certified in Information Technology, enhancing my ability to deliver cutting-edge solutions. Strong communication and problem-solving skills, ensuring smooth collaboration with clients and team members. I look forward to speaking with you soon. Feel free to contact me here on Upwork so we can collaborate towards achieving success! Feel free to adjust the examples to better fit your actual experiences and achievements!

  • jQuery
  • AngularJS
  • Angular
  • MongoDB
  • SCSS
  • D3.js
  • CSS
  • Node.js
  • ASP.NET
  • Material UI
  • Bootstrap
  • ASP.NET Core
  • Tailwind CSS
  • Highcharts
  • PSD to HTML
  • Angular Material
  • .NET Core
Rashmi K.

Indore, India

$15/hr
4.9
28 jobs

Codiant Software Technologies is a pioneer in AI-powered digital innovation, specializing in next-generation Web & Mobile Applications, UI/UX Design, Enterprise Mobility Solutions, and Application Maintenance Services. With deep expertise in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Generative AI, and Intelligent Automation, we help Fortune 500 companies and ambitious startups build smarter products, automate operations, and scale faster. Our AI capabilities span LLM integrations, AI agents, predictive analytics, and workflow automation, enabling businesses to move beyond traditional development and unlock real, measurable value. Backed by strong engineering across Web and Mobile platforms, we deliver intelligent, scalable, and future-ready solutions that accelerate digital transformation and drive long-term growth. Headquartered in East Moline, USA, with an offshore development center in India and corporate offices in the UK, Australia, and UAE, Codiant is an ISO 9001:2008 and ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certified organization. Leveraging years of experience and an extensive AI knowledge base, we design and implement intelligent, scalable, and future-ready solutions that bring measurable value to every client engagement. Our Main Services Include: • Resource Augmentation (Hire IT Resources On-Demand Basis) • AI Development & Consulting • Generative AI (LLMs, GPT-based Apps, AI Agents), Predictive Analytics & ML • Automation & AI Integrations (N8N), Computer Vision & NLP Solutions • Mobile Applications (Flutter, React Native, iOS, Android and Xamarin) • Web Application Design & Development • Enterprise Modernization & Digital Transformation • Custom Software Development • UI/UX Development • SaaS Development • Cloud & Data Migration • Digital Product Engineering • Digital Marketing (SEO, SEM, SMM) • E-Commerce Solutions (Custom and Template-Based) • Marketplace Platform Development • Full Stack Development • QA & Testing Services • Application Maintenance & Support IT Resource Augmentation – Scale Your Team with Ease: Need expert developers, designers, or AI specialists on demand? Our Resource Augmentation services provide flexible IT staffing solutions to help you scale your team quickly. Whether you need short-term talent or long-term dedicated resources, we offer skilled professionals in: • AI & Machine Learning Solutions (NLP, Chatbots, Voice Agents, Predictive Analytics, Recommendation Engines, Generative AI Applications) • Full-Stack Development • Mobile & Web Development • UI/UX Design • Cloud & DevOps Engineering Hire top-tier talent without the overhead costs. Our Technical Expertise: • LLMs & Gen AI: LangChain, LlamaIndex, OpenAI, FAISS, Stable Diffusion • ML Algorithms: XGBoost, Random Forest, SVM, CNN, LSTM, BERT, GPT-2, Transformers • MLOps & Deployment: MLflow, Jupyter, Google Colab, GitHub, VSCode • Hybrid Mobile App: Flutter, React Native, • iOS: Swift, Objective C • Android: Kotlin, Java • Frontend: ReactJS, AngularJS, NextJs, Vue.js, HTML, CSS3, jQuery • Front-end Framework: Bootstrap • Backend: PHP: Node.js, Express.js, Nest.js, Python, Laravel, CodeIgniter, Yii, • Microsoft Technologies: .Net, C#, ASP.NET • Frameworks & Libraries: TensorFlow, PyTorch, Hugging Face, OpenCV, Ultralytics • Data Science & Visualization: Pandas, NumPy, SciPy, Matplotlib, Seaborn, Plotly, Tableau • CMS: WordPress, Shopify • UI/UX Design, UX Audit, Logo & Branding, Wireframing, Prototyping • Cloud Infrastructure: AWS (S3, Lambda, EC2), Azure, Google Cloud • Custom WebRTC Applications • Crypto Wallets We have Successfully Delivered 1450+ Projects across Industry Verticals Like: • Healthcare & Telemedicine • Transport & Logistics • E-Learning & LMS • On-Demand Services (Taxi, Delivery) • E-Commerce & Marketplaces • Recruitment & Job Portal • FinTech & Digital Banking • Insurance • Real Estate & Property Management • Fitness & Wellness • OTT and Entertainment • Travel and Hospitality • Social Media and Dating Platform • Rental Platform • NGO and Crowdfunding Platform • Event • AR/VR & Emerging Tech • CRM/ERP/POS Awards and Accolades: • Best Community Development • Top iOS App Development Companies in the USA • Top 50+ Mobile App Development Companies In the USA • Top CodeIgniter Development Companies | Top CodeIgniter Developers • Top Real Estate Mobile App Development Companies • Top Health & Fitness App Development Companies & Healthcare App Developers • Top 10+ Logistics App Development Companies *We work on agile methodology so that you can be flexible enough in your requirements and goals. *Committed to delivering value at every single step. *Reaching the milestones within committed deadlines. *Understanding of all work cultures viz. American, British, European, Australian, Asian and Arabic. We look forward to connecting with you and building a perfect solution that meets your business needs. Get in touch!

  • jQuery
  • AI Development
  • LangChain
  • Shopify Development
  • Python
  • React Native
  • Flutter
  • React
  • Node.js
  • Android App Development
  • iOS Development
  • .NET Core
  • Machine Learning
  • Cloud Migration
  • Angular
  • n8n
  • OpenCart
  • Yii
  • CodeIgniter
  • WordPress
Darren H.

Denton, Texas

$65/hr
4.9
189 jobs

Shopify specialist with 11+ years and 5,000+ hours of hands-on development. Now taking direct client contracts after three years of exclusive agency work. Theme customization is my core strength. I work in a local dev environment with AI-assisted tooling (Claude Code, Cursor Pro) for speed and accuracy, and I approach every edit least-destructively: customizer first, then CSS, then Liquid/HTML, then JavaScript. Everything I build is commented so non-developers can make future changes without touching code. I also build custom Shopify apps when the storefront API alone can't solve the problem. What I work with: Liquid, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, Figma-to-Shopify, Metafields/Metaobjects, ReCharge/Subscriptions, Klaviyo, Ajax/Cart API, WCAG/ADA compliance, Theme App Extensions, Cart Transform functions. Fast turnaround. All work commented. Available 7am–10pm CT. Response time under 4 hours.

  • jQuery
  • Shopify
  • Web Development
  • Shopify Theme
  • Shopify Templates
  • Liquid
  • Shopify Apps
  • HTML
  • PHP
  • Squarespace
  • CSS
  • WordPress
  • Web Design
  • JavaScript
  • Ecommerce Website Development
Manish Kumar S.

Jaipur, India

$15/hr
5.0
26 jobs

✅ TOP RATED – Top 3% on Upwork| 9+ Years ✅Web Development: WordPress, Custom themes, plugins, Gravity Forms, WooCommerce, LMS ✅Social Media Automation: Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, Google My Business ✅API Integration: Microsoft APIs, Google APIs, OpenAI (ChatGPT, Claude AI, Copyleaks) ✅Database Management: MySQL - secure and scalable solutions ✅Optimization & Debugging: Page speed tuning, malware removal, advanced bug fixing 🛠️ Why Choose Me? ✅ Client-First Approach: "Pay after satisfaction" policy for total peace of mind ✅ Results-Driven: Every line of code aims to boost performance or revenue ✅ On-Time Delivery: Fast, reliable, and deadline-focused ✅ Secure Builds: Enhanced performance + industry-standard security best practices 🔥 Services I Offer ✅ Custom WordPress Development (Themes, Plugins, Customizations) ✅ API Integration (OpenAI, Google, Microsoft, Payment Gateways, More) ✅ WooCommerce Development (E-commerce, Bookings, Custom Workflows) ✅ Social Media Automation Tools ✅ Website Maintenance, Speed Optimization, Malware Cleanup 🤝 Let’s Collaborate If you need a dedicated, highly-skilled developer who values your time and goals, let’s connect. I'll help turn your vision into a clean, scalable, high-performance website that drives real business results. 📩 Message me today to discuss how we can bring your project to life.

  • jQuery
  • WordPress
  • PHP
  • JavaScript
  • CSS
  • WooCommerce
  • Elementor
  • WordPress Plugin
  • WordPress Development
  • WordPress Theme
  • CSS 3
  • Web Design
  • PSD to HTML
  • Gravity Forms

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Cost to hire a jQuery Developer

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jQuery Developer interview questions

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How to Hire Top jQuery Developers

How to hire jQuery developers

Looking to add animations and Ajax (asynchronous JavaScript) interactions to your website? A jQuery developer can help.

So how do you hire jQuery developers? What follows are some tips for finding top jQuery consultants on Upwork.

How to shortlist jQuery professionals

As you’re browsing available jQuery consultants, it can be helpful to develop a shortlist of the professionals you may want to interview. You can screen profiles on criteria such as:

  • Technology fit. You want a jQuery developer who understands the libraries, frameworks, and other technologies behind your web project.
  • Project experience. Screen candidate profiles for specific skills and experience (e.g., using jQuery with Bootstrap to create responsive web pages).
  • Feedback. Check reviews from past clients for glowing testimonials or red flags that can tell you what it’s like to work with a particular jQuery developer.

How to write an effective jQuery job post

With a clear picture of your ideal jQuery developer in mind, it’s time to write that job post. Although you don’t need a full job description as you would when hiring an employee, aim to provide enough detail for a contractor to know if they’re the right fit for the project.

Job post title

Create a simple title that describes exactly what you’re looking for. The idea is to target the keywords that your ideal candidate is likely to type into a job search bar to find your project. Here are some sample jQuery developer job post titles:

  • jQuery developer needed for creating a responsive WordPress theme
  • Front-end developer with jQuery/HTML/CSS experience
  • Need help fixing jQuery issues for a simple WebRTC project

jQuery project description 

An effective jQuery job post should include:

  • Scope of work: From Ajax to animations, list all the deliverables you’ll need.
  • Project length: Your job post should indicate whether this is a smaller or larger project.
  • Background: If you prefer experience with certain industries, web technologies, or developer tools, mention this here.
  • Budget: Set a budget and note your preference for hourly rates vs. fixed-price contracts.

jQuery developer responsibilities

Here are some examples of jQuery developer job responsibilities:

  • Develop front-end web features
  • Translate UI/UX designs into front-end features
  • Write Ajax callbacks and manipulate the DOM using jQuery
  • Create responsive HTML web/email templates

jQuery developer requirements and qualifications

Be sure to include any requirements and qualifications you’re looking for in a jQuery developer, such as:

  • Web fundamentals HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
  • Working knowledge of Ajax and jQuery
  • RESTful web services
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jQuery developers FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is jQuery?

jQuery is a JavaScript library that makes the DOM (Document Object Model) traversal and manipulation easier. With jQuery it’s possible to implement animations, event handling, responsive design, and Ajax with fewer lines of code than with vanilla JavaScript.

How much does it cost to hire a jQuery developer?

The first step to determining the cost to hire a jQuery developer will be to define your needs. Rates can vary due to many factors, including expertise and experience, location, and market conditions.

Cost factor #1: project scope

The first variable to consider when determining scope is the nature of the work that needs to be completed. Not all jQuery projects are created equal. Debugging a simple internal GUI will typically take less time than building a jQuery-powered application from scratch.

Tip: The more accurately your job description describes the scope of your project, the easier it will be for talent to give you accurate cost estimates and proposals.

Cost factor #2: jQuery development experience

Choosing the right level of expertise for the job is closely tied to how well you determined the scope of your project. You wouldn’t need an advanced jQuery developer to whip up a simple landing page UI for an information product. On the other hand, if your UI requires tricky DOM manipulation and animations, you’ll probably want to invest in an expert.

Beyond experience level, you need to consider the type of experience the talent possesses. The following table breaks down the rates of the typical types of jQuery developers you can find on Upwork.

Rates charged by jQuery developers on Upwork

Level of Experience Description Hourly Rate
Beginner Can use jQuery to build a simple webpage. Familiar with Ajax, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS. $20-30+
Intermediate Beyond jQuery, familiar with the larger JavaScript development ecosystem. Proficient in technology stacks such as MEAN (MongoDB, Express, Angular, Node.js). $30-60+
Expert Strong JavaScript programming skills. Experienced with tricky DOM manipulations, complex jQuery migrations, and custom builds. $60-90+

Cost factor #3: location

Location is another variable that can impact a jQuery developer’s rates. It’s no secret that you can leverage differences in purchasing power between countries to gain savings on talent. But it’s also important to factor in hidden costs such as language barriers, time zones, and the logistics of managing a remote team. The real advantage to sourcing talent remotely on Upwork is the ability to scan a global talent pool for the best possible person for the job. Location is no longer an obstacle.

Cost factor #4: independent contractor vs. agency

The final variable regarding talent cost is hiring an independent contractor vs. an agency. An agency is often a “one size fits all” model, so you’ll often have access to a designer, a project manager, an engineer, and more. When hiring individuals you have total autonomy regarding who is responsible for which part of the project, but you’ll need to source each of those skills separately.

The trade-off between hiring individuals vs. hiring an agency is the level of administrative overhead you incur personally in coordinating tasks among all members of the team. Project scope and personal preference will determine which style is a better fit for your needs.

Common jQuery developer mistakes

Disabling async when you don’t really need to: jQuery’s known for its support for Ajax, but there are times when you care about the order in which operations are executed in the browser. But while it might be tempting to disable async, this can actually slow down your application and potentially lock up the browser as it synchronously loads different parts of your code. A better way to manage how you want things executed is to use callbacks.

Writing spaghetti code: jQuery’s been around for a long time, and as a result it’s developed a bit of a reputation for spaghetti code. Infinite selector chains, overusing general-purpose functions instead of objects, and nondescriptive variable names all lead to a codebase that is difficult to understand and maintain. That’s why it’s important to document your code and adhere to proper formatting best practices to ensure future developers will be able to access and build off your work.

Redundant jQuery selectors: Every time you call $( this ) or $( ‘selector’ ) you ask jQuery to rescan the entire DOM for the matching element, wrap it in an object, and create a new instance in memory. The problems start happening when you repeat these selectors within a callback function or throughout a script, creating redundant instances of jQuery objects you already have. Do this too many times and your code can crash due to memory cascades.

Tips and best practices

Keep DOM manipulations to a minimum

Just because jQuery is good at DOM manipulation doesn’t mean you want to do it too often. Every time you manipulate the DOM directly, you trigger two things:

  • DOM reflow, which is the official term for when the browser needs to recalculate the position/size of your DOM elements across the entire page.
  • DOM repaint, the repainting of the skin (e.g., color, visibility) of DOM elements on the screen.

It takes time and resources to scan, reflow, and repaint an entire page for every little change. So only manipulate the DOM directly when you need to.

DRY (don’t repeat yourself)

If you find yourself writing the same code for the same action multiple times, chances are high you could probably refactor it into a leaner, more performant block of code. If you can use one event on multiple selectors by wrapping it in a var, do it. The DRY principle encourages readability, flexibility, testability, and efficiency when writing code.

Merge and minify

Before you push your code to production, make sure to merge and minify your script files. This reduces your file size and prevents browsers from having to make multiple HTTP requests to process all your scripts individually. The combined result can lead to an overall performance improvement.