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829 Studios · 3 weeks ago

Contract Senior WordPress Developer

positionUnited States
timeFull-time, Contract
remoteRemote
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
date8+ years exp

829 Studios is a company that specializes in building high-quality WordPress websites for a diverse range of clients. The Contract Senior WordPress Developer will work closely with client services, design, and project teams to translate strategy and design into scalable, maintainable WordPress implementations, ensuring that every build meets both technical and business objectives.

AdvertisingConsultingDigital MarketingEmail Marketing
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H1B Sponsor Likelynote

Responsibilities

Build, configure, and maintain WordPress sites using modern best practices for custom themes, plugins, and content architecture
Develop custom WordPress themes that accurately translate design specifications and deliver responsive, accessible experiences across devices
Build and maintain custom plugins, blocks (ACF & Gutenberg), post types, taxonomies, and editorial workflows tailored to client needs
Implement and maintain block-based editing experiences (both ACF and native) that empower content teams while protecting design consistency
Manage site migrations, rebuilds, and deployments while preserving performance, SEO, and content integrity
Maintain WordPress core, themes, and plugins with a strong focus on security, stability, and long-term maintainability
Optimize WordPress sites for speed, scalability, and reliability across traffic patterns and hosting environments
Ensure sites meet accessibility standards (WCAG 2.x AA), incorporating accessibility into both front-end and editorial experiences
Integrate WordPress with third-party services and APIs such as CRMs, marketing platforms, analytics, and form systems
Debug and resolve front-end and backend issues with a methodical approach and clear communication
Collaborate with Account Managers, Project Managers, Designers, and Engineers to translate business requirements into sound technical solutions
Participate in technical planning, estimation, and documentation during discovery and delivery phases
Provide guidance on WordPress architecture, development standards, and best practices
Support smooth deployments and releases through collaboration with hosting and DevOps stakeholders
Act as a senior technical voice on WordPress projects, helping ensure quality, consistency, and long-term success

Qualification

WordPress developmentPHPJavaScriptHTMLCSSPerformance optimizationAccessibility standardsREST APIs integrationProblem-solving skillsAttention to detailCollaboration

Required

8–10+ years of professional web development experience, with significant hands-on WordPress expertise
Proven experience building and maintaining custom WordPress websites using custom themes and plugins
Strong proficiency in PHP, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
Deep understanding of WordPress core concepts, including the block editor (ACF & Gutenberg), theme architecture, and plugin development
Experience building flexible content models using custom post types, taxonomies, and block patterns
Familiarity with modern front-end tooling and CSS frameworks
Strong understanding of performance optimization techniques for WordPress
Working knowledge of accessibility standards and best practices
Experience integrating WordPress with REST APIs and third-party platforms
Ability to translate design files (Figma, Adobe, etc.) into pixel-accurate, responsive implementations
Comfort performing basic DevOps and hosting-level tasks, such as debugging caching issues, reviewing logs, or importing databases
Strong attention to detail, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently

Preferred

Experience with headless or decoupled WordPress architectures is a plus

Company

829 Studios

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829 Studios is a digital marketing agency that offers branding, design, email marketing, SEO, and web development services.
dateFounded in 2007
location
Boston, Massachusetts, USA
people-size201-500 employees
web-link
https://829studios.com

H1B Sponsorship

829 Studios has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (1)
2023 (1)
2022 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
unknown
2021-09-01Private Equity

Leadership Team

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Nick Riotto
Board Member, Co-Founder
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Peter Ross
Founding Partner
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Recent News

CIVC Partners Invests in 829 Studios
2024-05-28
Seeking Alpha
Stryve Foods partners with 829 Studios
2023-06-21
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