
Senior WordPress Developer - Remote - Part-Time
2w2 weeks agoBruntWork
Remote · Part-time · $70,000 – $110,000
About this role
We are seeking a Senior WordPress Developer with strong backend and frontend development skills to join our digital team. This role is central to maintaining, improving, and potentially reimagining our current web infrastructure. We're looking for someone who can execute and consult on the best path forward, such as migrating to a new CMS or optimizing our existing WordPress instance.
A typical day involves responding to requests via Trello or Slack, pushing WordPress updates, plugin reviews, and site health checks. You'll deploy new landing pages based on Figma or design files, debug custom plugin issues or legacy code, and write optimized SQL queries. Conducting site audits and suggesting performance or UX improvements rounds out core tasks.
Schedule is Monday to Friday with flexible hours during business times, at 20 hours per week. Collaborate with internal stakeholders through these channels and join weekly dev stand-up calls for sprint planning and priorities. This setup supports efficient remote work focused on high-impact deliverables.
Advise on CMS strategy and technical direction to make cornerstone pages fast, accessible, and high-converting. Strong understanding of performance, scalability, and user experience drives the role. Opportunities exist to shape the site's future through strategic consulting and optimization.
Requirements
- 5+ years of professional experience with WordPress and PHP development
- Advanced MySQL knowledge including custom queries, data optimization, and indexing
- Proficient in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and jQuery
- Strong backend and frontend development skills
- Experience with WordPress performance, scalability, and user experience optimization
- Ability to debug custom plugins and legacy code
- Knowledge of deploying sites from design files like Figma
Responsibilities
- Respond to requests via Trello or Slack from internal stakeholders
- Push WordPress updates, plugin reviews, and site health checks
- Deploy new landing pages based on Figma or design files
- Debug custom plugin issues or legacy code
- Write optimized SQL queries to extract or update data
- Conduct site audits and suggest performance or UX improvements
- Advise on CMS strategy and technical direction for the site
- Collaborate in weekly dev stand-up calls for sprint planning and priorities
Benefits
- Fully remote position
- Flexible schedule during business hours Monday to Friday
- 20 hours per week commitment
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