WORDPRESS DEVELOPER
CONTRACT/FRELANCE
REMOTE (TORONTO)
Are you someone with a strong attention to detail and take pride in being meticulous about your craft?
Do you enjoy seeing large projects through from start to finish?
The Company
Our client is a website design organization that helps entrepreneurs put their best face forward.
Company Perks and Rewards
- Competitive Pay Rate ( CAD$50-64 per hour)
- Remote work
- Passionate, friendly team that loves what they do
The Job!
Our ideal candidate has strong technical skills, a proactive approach, and is a problem solver at heart. They enjoy working independently but can also collaborate and communicate effectively with team members and clients. Your responsibilities will include:
- Custom development: Build bespoke WordPress themes and plugins from scratch, or modify existing ones to meet requirements.
- Front-end and back-end integration: Develop responsive, pixel-perfect user interfaces based on Figma designs.
- Performance and security: Optimize website speed, scalability, and security, implementing best practices for database management and code structure.
- API and third-party integration: Integrate third-party tools, services, and APIs into the WordPress environment.
- Maintenance and troubleshooting: Debug, maintain, and update websites, ensuring compatibility across browsers and devices.
- Collaboration: Work with designers, project managers, and SEO specialists to deliver cohesive, optimized solutions.
What you bring to the job
You come with a strong portfolio showcasing custom themes and plugins, as well as excellent communication and team collaboration skills. You also come with:
- Proven experience as a WordPress Developer (3-5+ years of experience).
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
- Deep understanding of the WordPress CMS and core architecture.
- Strong knowledge of PHP, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, and MySQL.
- Proficiency in popular WordPress pagebuilders. React (for Gutenberg development), jQuery, and modern CSS frameworks like Bootstrap/Tailwind are preferred but not required.
- Experience with Git version control, command line, and Docker for development environments is preferred but not required.
- Knowledge of SEO best practices, accessibility standards, and web performance optimization.
- Agency experience is preferred, though not required
Qualified job seekers are asked to apply with attention to Shannan Willoughby. Reference #13769.
Expected Compensation: CAD $50.00 - $64.00 per hour
Existing Position Vacancy: Yes
I really look forward to hearing from you, but please understand that I will only be contacting those that are applicable for the role!
Options Consulting Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all individuals. Applicants selected for an in-person interview will be asked whether specific accommodations are needed to support a personal disability.
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Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Pay: $50.00-$64.00 per hour
Application question(s):
- How many years of experience as a WordPress Developer do you have?
- Do you have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience?
Work Location: Remote
