WordPress Developer (WFH)
About the Company
Coalition Technologies is a company offering remote work opportunities for web development professionals. Its team works remotely with support from time tracking software, structured communication, and processes designed to help remote employees work effectively. The company has supported remote team members for more than a decade and welcomes qualified applicants from around the world.
About the Role
Coalition Technologies is seeking a Remote WordPress Developer to develop, customize, maintain, and optimize WordPress websites. This position suits a developer with hands-on experience in custom themes, plugin development, PHP, MySQL, and front-end technologies who can build responsive, high-performing websites for a range of project requirements. You will work on WordPress development, website migrations, plugin integrations, API-based data retrieval, and converting design layouts into accurate web templates. The role also requires managing multiple projects, meeting deadlines, and maintaining a high standard of code quality and attention to detail.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and maintain WordPress websites. Build custom WordPress themes and plugins. Migrate websites from other platforms to WordPress. Integrate and configure plugins such as WPML, WooCommerce, and membership plugins. Build WordPress websites that can be managed through the administration panel. Optimize websites for page speed, performance, SEO, and conversion rate optimization. Retrieve data from WordPress backends using WPGraphQL or the WordPress REST API. Convert PSD layouts into pixel-accurate HTML5 and CSS3 templates. Create responsive websites that work across different browsers. Use version control systems such as Git or SVN. Manage multiple projects and tasks while working within tight deadlines. Maintain quality, accuracy, and attention to detail across deliverables.
Required Qualifications
At least 2 years of experience in WordPress development. Strong knowledge of the WordPress platform, architecture, custom themes, and plugin development. Experience integrating WordPress plugins, including WooCommerce, WPML, and membership plugins. Understanding of how to make WordPress websites manageable through the admin 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 WordPress backend data through 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. Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills. Excellent written and spoken English. A positive attitude, willingness to learn, and ability to adapt to 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, reliable internet, and reliable power.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with ReactJS or AngularJS. Experience with BigCommerce, Magento, or Shopify. Experience in WooCommerce development. Experience optimizing WordPress website performance. Experience implementing SEO and conversion rate optimization best practices on WordPress websites. Experience developing responsive websites from PSD layouts. Experience using Git or SVN for version control. Salary & Benefits 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. For candidates outside these states, compensation may fall outside the stated range. Location & Work Arrangement This is a fully remote position. Coalition Technologies welcomes qualified applicants from around the world. The role requires availability during the specified Pacific Time working hours and a reliable remote workstation.