Associate WordPress Developer (On-Site)

1-Stop Design Shop•Bedford, MA

3d•$30 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

We’re looking for a WordPress Web Developer who’s confident in both front-end creative and back-end programming—with an expert-level command of WordPress . You’ll help us plan, design, build, launch, and maintain websites for a variety of clients—from small local businesses to national brands. You should have a strong grasp of modern development standards, mobile-first design, custom WordPress theme/plugin development, and third-party integrations. You'll collaborate closely with design and marketing team members, and project coordinator to ensure our message is being delivered properly, conducting monthly audits on website assets and structure to ensure reliability, and regularly communicating with other team members and management to continue to grow the business. The ideal candidate has experience writing front-end code, excellent communication skills, and strong attention to detail.

Requirements

3-4+ years of proven experience as a Full Stack Developer (portfolio or past projects required).
Expert-level WordPress development (not just configuration).
WordPress Core: Deep understanding of WordPress functions, APIs, and best practices.
Frontend Languages: Expert in HTML, CSS3 (SASS/SCSS), JavaScript.
Hands-on experience with at least one modern frontend framework (React, Vue, or Angular).
Backend Language: Master knowledge of backend languages/frameworks ( Node.js, Python/Django, PHP/Laravel, or similar).
Experience working with databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Experience with responsive/mobile-first development
Understanding of version control (Git/GitHub) and local/staging workflows, RESTful APIs and third-party integrations.
Familiarity with page speed optimization, image optimization, caching, and security best practices.
Excellent communication skills and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Elementor Pro, or other page builders (but can work without them)
Knowledge of managing CMS structure, admin UX, and custom fields using ACF or similar tools
Have implemented third-party APIs and integrations (e.g. CRMs, booking tools, eCommerce)
Hosting management (cPanel, managing DNS, Cloudflare, installing SSLs etc.)

Responsibilities

Translate and/or design concepts in Adobe Photoshop into responsive, pixel-perfect code.
Utilitze UI/UX design principles.
Can troubleshoot and debug without breaking a sweat.
Collaborate with creative director, designer, project manager, and marketing team to plan features and timelines.
Optimize sites for performance, accessibility, and SEO best practices