829 Studios · 3 weeks ago
Contract Senior WordPress Developer
United States
Contract
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$35/hr - $65/hr
8+ years exp829 Studios is seeking a Contract Senior WordPress Developer to work closely with their client services, design, and project teams. The role involves architecting, building, and maintaining high-quality WordPress websites while ensuring that all implementations meet technical and business objectives.
AdvertisingConsultingDigital MarketingEmail Marketing
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
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
Company
829 Studios
829 Studios is a digital marketing agency that offers branding, design, email marketing, SEO, and web development services.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2021-09-01Private Equity
Leadership Team
Nick Riotto
Board Member, Co-Founder
Peter Ross
Founding Partner
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