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# Web Developer

- **Company:** Design Hire, LLC
- **Location:** Scottsdale, AZ, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $70,000.0 - $85,000.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** HTML, JavaScript (Programming Language), PHP (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, HTML5, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Databases, Software Debugging, Web Development, MySQL, Performance Tuning, PHP Development, Web Standards, Web Usability, WordPress, Godaddy, Malware, Firewalls (Computer Science), Api Management
- **Published:** October 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=8df86d8391f26761

## About the Role

* Minimum 3 years of professional WordPress and PHP development experience, with 5+ years preferred.
 * Proven experience developing custom WordPress themes, plugins, custom post types, and website functionality.
 * Strong proficiency in PHP, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, MySQL, and related web development technologies.
 * Hands-on experience managing VPS servers and hosting environments such as GoDaddy, AWS, or similar platforms.
 * Experience with API integrations, website troubleshooting, debugging, and performance optimization.
 * Knowledge of website security, SSL certificates, firewalls, malware prevention, SEO principles, and Core Web Vitals.
 * Strong client communication and project coordination skills, including gathering requirements, managing deliverables, and supporting website launches.
 * Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, establish development processes, and contribute to the growth of a web development department.

## Description

* Design, develop, customize, and maintain WordPress websites, themes, and plugins using PHP, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and MySQL.
 * Develop custom functionality, API integrations, and database-driven solutions while troubleshooting website, hosting, and application issues.
 * Configure, manage, and maintain VPS hosting environments, ensuring website security, reliability, performance, and compliance with web standards.
 * Lead client-facing development discussions, gather requirements, define project scopes, and coordinate timelines, approvals, testing, and website launches.
 * Establish development standards, workflows, and best practices while collaborating with design and marketing teams to improve website functionality, SEO, and user experience.