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Wordpress Developer

24 Seven Talent
Chicago, IL, United States
$45-$50 an hour
Full-time
Part-time

We are seeking a Freelance Senior WordPress Developer for an exciting project beginning part-time in January and February 2025, with full-time work from March through July 2025.

Type : Contract (Starting off as part-time)

Location : Hybrid, Chicago

Pay Range : $45-50 / hr.

Our clients span various industries, including CPG, Emerging Tech, and Tourism. We value passion and collaboration, so you’ll be working alongside a talented and close-knit team that genuinely enjoys working together while striving for collective success.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Build a custom WordPress website that’s easy for novice administrators to edit and straightforward for other developers to maintain.
  • Develop code in accordance with project requirements using HTML, CSS / LESS / SASS, XML / JSON, AJAX, JavaScript, and PHP.
  • Extend frameworks like Bootstrap to ensure efficient code theming and customization (note : we do not use React, Angular, or Vue.js).
  • Design, create, and manage relational databases using MySQL.
  • Collaborate with the creative, UX, and tech lead to determine best practices for programming on each project.
  • Conduct quality control and testing to ensure proper functionality, troubleshoot development issues, and ensure cross-browser compatibility.
  • Optimize website performance, including load times and server response, and ensure the website complies with accessibility standards.
  • Adhere to version control policies and follow best practices for code versioning using Git.

Requirements :

  • Expertise in front-end development techniques, and configuring / customizing WordPress.
  • Experience with PHP, HTML, XML, JavaScript, and a basic understanding of database design.
  • Strong understanding of UX for web and mobile experiences.
  • Experience working with custom themes and ACF (Advanced Custom Fields) in WordPress.
  • Proven ability to translate designs from tools like XD and Figma into functional, responsive websites.
  • At least 5 years of professional experience developing WordPress websites.
  • A portfolio showcasing a range of development projects with a focus on translating designs into WordPress.

If you meet these qualifications and are passionate about creating high-quality, user-friendly websites, we’d love to see your portfolio and hear from you!

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