WordPress Developer - Remote Position
About the Company
Coalition Technologies is a fully remote company that supports its team through structured communication, time-tracking software, and established remote-work practices. The company has supported remote employees for more than a decade and welcomes qualified applicants from around the world.
About the Role
Coalition Technologies is seeking a detail-oriented WordPress Developer to develop, customize, maintain, and optimize WordPress websites. This remote position is suited to a developer with strong experience in PHP, MySQL, custom WordPress themes and plugins, frontend technologies, and website performance optimization. You will work on website development, platform migrations, third-party integrations, responsive layouts, and performance improvements. The role requires strong technical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and maintain WordPress websites. Create custom WordPress themes and plugins. Migrate websites from other platforms to WordPress. Integrate and configure plugins such as WPML, WooCommerce, membership plugins, and similar tools. Build WordPress websites that can be managed through the administration panel. Optimize websites for page speed, performance, search engine optimization (SEO), and conversion rate optimization (CRO). Retrieve data from the WordPress backend using WPGraphQL or the WordPress REST API. Convert complex PSD layouts into pixel-perfect HTML5 and CSS3 templates. Create responsive, cross-browser-compatible website designs. Use version control systems such as Git or SVN. Manage multiple projects and tasks while meeting tight deadlines and maintaining quality. Deliver accurate, high-quality work with close attention to detail.
Required Qualifications
At least 2 years of experience in WordPress development. Strong knowledge of the WordPress platform and its architecture. Expertise in custom WordPress theme and plugin development. Experience integrating WordPress plugins, including WooCommerce, WPML, membership plugins, and similar tools. Understanding of how to make WordPress websites manageable through the administration panel. Ability to optimize WordPress code and databases. Strong skills in HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript. Proficiency in PHP, MySQL, and AJAX. Ability to work in a LAMP development environment. Experience retrieving backend data using WPGraphQL or the WordPress REST API. Strong understanding of responsive web design and cross-browser compatibility. Knowledge of W3C web standards, semantic HTML, and accessibility guidelines. Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to learn quickly. Excellent written and spoken English communication skills. Ability to work effectively in a diverse, multicultural remote team. Availability to work 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Pacific Time. A reliable remote workstation with a fast computer, microphone, speakers, dependable internet access, and reliable power.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with ReactJS or AngularJS. Experience with BigCommerce, Magento, or Shopify. Experience developing with WooCommerce. Experience optimizing WordPress website performance. Experience implementing SEO and CRO best practices on WordPress websites. Experience developing responsive websites from PSD layouts. Experience using Git or SVN for version control. Location and Work Arrangement This is a fully remote position. Coalition Technologies welcomes qualified applicants from around the world. The work schedule is 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Pacific Time. Salary and Compensation For candidates located in California, New York, Washington, and Colorado, the starting base pay ranges from $17 to $35 per hour. Compensation may vary based on experience, qualifications, skills test performance, geographic location, and the seniority of the position offered. Candidates located outside these states may receive compensation outside the stated range.