Freelance Front-End WordPress Developer
We are seeking a skilled Freelance Front-End WordPress Developer for a mid-level role focused on crafting client-side web applications and turning business and customer requirements into functional, visually engaging interactive experiences.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the full development lifecycle of designated web projects with minimal oversight
- Collaborate on larger, complex web projects as part of a broader development team
- Efficiently and accurately deliver development tasks and milestones
- Write clear, maintainable, and well-documented code
- Develop custom WordPress themes from the ground up
- Adapt and extend theme frameworks to create tailored client experiences
- Independently launch websites and email campaigns
- Communicate technical concepts in straightforward, accessible language for non-technical stakeholders
- Maintain and troubleshoot live websites following launch
- Ensure alignment of usability and visual design with client requirements
- Remain proactive in learning and integrating new technologies and tools
Initial Engagement:
- As an initial assignment, you will build and launch a website, after which ad hoc projects will include developing and maintaining additional client websites and digital products.
Technical Requirements:
- Advanced proficiency in HTML, CSS/SASS/preprocessors, PHP, JavaScript, and React
- Experience with Flexbox, Advanced Custom Fields, Webpack, NPM, Git, Command Line
- Deep familiarity with WordPress theme and plugin development, WooCommerce, and other CMS platforms
- Capable of creating HTML email templates, implementing AJAX, SVG animation, and working with SQL/GraphQL/headless environments
- Understanding of accessibility standards and SEO best practices
- Proficiency with design tools such as Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketch, or Figma is highly valued
Qualifications and Attributes:
- Minimum of 3 years of professional front-end development experience
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent hands-on experience
- Exceptional communication skills
- Strong attention to detail with a collaborative and creative approach
- Commitment to meeting deadlines and solving problems efficiently
