WordPress Developer

Mirage Software, Inc.
Chicago, United States of America
7 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior
Compensation
$ 104K

Job location

Chicago, United States of America

Tech stack

Adobe Analytics
HTML
JavaScript
PHP
Web Accessibility
Component-Based Software Engineering
HTML5
CSS
Code Review
Custom Software
DevOps
Web Development
Github
Design of User Interfaces
JSON
Automation of Marketing
Performance Tuning
Systems Development Life Cycle
Release Management
Responsive Web Design
Screen Reader
Semantic HTML
Systems Integration
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
Web Performance Optimization
Web Standards
Web Usability
Website Architecture
Website Builder
Website Wireframe
WordPress
XML
Enterprise Software Applications
Information Technology
Figma
Front End Software Development
REST
Software Version Control
Api Management

Job description

The client is looking for a Senior WordPress Developer with strong experience building and maintaining enterprise-scale WordPress platforms, including custom theme development, component-based architecture, API integrations, accessibility compliance, and performance optimization.

The ideal candidate should be capable of designing scalable WordPress solutions rather than simply maintaining existing websites. Candidates should realistically match 90%+ of the requirements below.

What the Client is Really Looking For

The client needs a developer who can own the complete WordPress development lifecycle-from front-end architecture and custom development to enterprise integrations, accessibility compliance, performance optimization, and multi-site scalability.

This role requires close collaboration with:

  • Marketing & Communications
  • UI/UX Designers
  • IT Teams
  • Enterprise Application Teams

Requirements

  • Design and develop custom WordPress themes
  • Build reusable WordPress components and templates
  • Develop custom plugins
  • Support enterprise multi-site WordPress environments
  • Maintain scalable and standards-driven WordPress architecture

Front-End Development

Strong hands-on experience with:

  • HTML5
  • CSS3
  • JavaScript
  • PHP
  • Responsive web design
  • Component-based development

Ability to convert Figma designs and wireframes into reusable, responsive WordPress components.

WordPress Architecture & Integrations

Experience integrating WordPress with:

  • REST APIs
  • CRM platforms
  • Marketing automation tools
  • Enterprise applications
  • JSON/XML data formats

Experience using:

  • Advanced Custom Fields (ACF)
  • Custom content models
  • API integrations

Accessibility & Web Standards

Strong knowledge of:

  • WCAG 2.1 AA / 2.2 AA compliance
  • Semantic HTML
  • Keyboard navigation
  • Screen reader compatibility
  • Color contrast standards
  • Accessible web development best practices

Performance Optimization

Experience optimizing:

  • Core Web Vitals
  • Page speed
  • Mobile responsiveness
  • WordPress caching
  • Performance tuning
  • Security best practices

DevOps & Code Management

Hands-on experience with:

  • GitHub
  • Version control
  • Code reviews
  • Deployment processes
  • QA and release management
  • SDLC and change management practices

Multi-Site & Hosting

Experience supporting:

  • WordPress Multi-site
  • Multi-brand implementations
  • Hosting platforms such as Pantheon (or equivalent)
  • Environment management
  • Platform stability and uptime, * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 5+ years of WordPress development experience
  • Strong experience with:
  • WordPress theme development
  • Custom plugin development
  • HTML
  • CSS
  • JavaScript
  • PHP
  • Experience with:
  • REST APIs
  • JSON/XML
  • GitHub
  • Advanced Custom Fields (ACF)
  • Strong understanding of:
  • SEO best practices
  • Website architecture
  • Responsive design
  • Accessibility standards
  • Experience troubleshooting WordPress performance, plugin conflicts, and security issues
  • Ability to manage multiple projects independently, * Experience with WordPress Multi-site environments
  • Experience in Higher Education or large enterprise organizations
  • Experience with Pantheon or similar managed WordPress hosting platforms
  • Familiarity with headless or hybrid WordPress architectures

Ideal Candidate Profile

The strongest candidates will have:

  • Enterprise WordPress development experience
  • Custom theme and plugin development expertise
  • Strong front-end engineering skills
  • Experience integrating WordPress with enterprise systems
  • Deep understanding of accessibility standards (WCAG)
  • Performance optimization and SEO expertise
  • Experience supporting large, multi-site WordPress environments

Candidates Who Are Unlikely to Fit

WordPress Content Editors or Site Administrators

Developers focused only on page builders (Elementor, WPBakery, Divi, etc.)

Front-End Developers with little or no WordPress customization experience

Candidates without custom PHP, API integration, or plugin development experience

Developers whose experience is limited to maintaining small business or personal websites

Technical Skills

  • WordPress
  • PHP
  • HTML5
  • CSS3
  • JavaScript
  • REST APIs
  • JSON / XML
  • GitHub
  • Advanced Custom Fields (ACF)
  • Figma
  • SEO
  • WCAG 2.1 / 2.2 Accessibility
  • Pantheon (preferred)
  • Multi-site WordPress
  • SDLC & Release Management

Benefits & conditions

Pulled from the full job description

  • 401(k)
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
  • Dental insurance, * 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

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