Job Description
WordPress Developer
Location: Hybrid (Chicago-based candidates preferred)
Job Type: Contract (W2, with optional benefits)
Hours: Full-time (40 hours/week, standard business hours)
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: Initial 34 months, with potential to extend
About the Role
Were looking for a seasoned WordPress Developer to support the launch of a new corporate website and new website features. This is a contract opportunity for a Chicago based client, with the potential to extend based on project success and ongoing needs.
Youll work closely with internal stakeholders and a third-party vendor to ensure a seamless rollout, while also contributing to the development of reusable assets and templates. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and thrives in a collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate on the rollout of a new corporate website which may involve coding custom plug-ins and new features
- Manage post-launch updates, edits, and troubleshooting
- Develop individual websites for commercial and multifamily properties
- Ensure all digital assets are organized and accessible to the team
- Act as a liaison with the external vendor, advocating for project needs and resolving scope-related issues
- Provide regular updates and maintain a high level of responsiveness and urgency
Requirements
- 5+ years of front-end web development experience, with a strong focus on WordPress
- Demonstrated experience building custom WordPress themes, plugins, and searchability features
- Strong portfolio showcasing custom WordPress builds and scalable architecture
- Experience managing third-party vendor relationships is strongly preferred
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Must be available during standard business hours
Job Tags
Full time, Contract work, Immediate start,