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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # WordPress Developer - **Company:** Mirage Software, Inc. - **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $104,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Adobe Analytics, HTML, JavaScript (Programming Language), PHP (Programming Language), Web Accessibility, Component-Based Software Engineering, HTML5, Cascading Style Sheets (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, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Enterprise Software Applications, Information Technology, Figma, Front End Software Development, Restful APIs, Software Version Control, Api Management - **Published:** July 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=45f00c3de7ba5bd5 ## About the Role * 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 ## 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 ## Related Videos - [Kill Your WordPress. Ship in Minutes. 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