Freelance Web Developer - Wordpress

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Freelance Web Developer - Wordpress based in India.

This is a fully remote, hourly freelance opportunity for an experienced WordPress Web <Developer.You> will build and maintain high-quality websites for internal initiatives and a diverse range of client projects.The role combines custom WordPress development with frontend and backend expertise, performance optimization, and technical <SEO.You> will transform creative concepts and designs into responsive, scalable, and pixel-perfect digital experiences.Your work will also contribute to website security, reliability, accessibility, and long-term maintainability.Working with remote marketing, design, and client teams, you will manage multiple projects while delivering polished solutions within tight deadlines.

Accountabilities

• Design, develop, and maintain custom WordPress websites, ensuring strong performance, responsiveness, technical SEO, and cross-browser compatibility.
• Develop and customize WordPress themes and plugins from scratch to deliver functionality aligned with specific business, campaign, and client requirements.
• Configure and optimize page builders such as Elementor and Gutenberg while maintaining scalable and maintainable website architectures.
• Translate creative concepts and UI/UX designs from tools such as Figma or Adobe XD into pixel-perfect, responsive web interfaces.
• Collaborate with marketing strategists, UX/UI designers, and clients to understand requirements and deliver effective digital experiences.
• Perform ongoing website maintenance, including WordPress core updates, security patching, server-side optimization, and routine backups.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical, performance, and compatibility issues across websites, browsers, and devices.
• Manage MySQL databases and implement caching and other performance strategies to improve speed, stability, and uptime.
• Integrate third-party APIs and services while ensuring secure and reliable data exchange.

Requirements

• 3+ years of professional experience as a WordPress Web Developer, with a strong portfolio demonstrating live, high-quality custom WordPress websites.
• Advanced proficiency in PHP, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and MySQL, with a strong understanding of WordPress architecture and development practices.
• Extensive experience developing and customizing WordPress themes and plugins, including work with page builders such as Elementor or Gutenberg.
• Experience integrating third-party APIs and services into WordPress websites and managing database-driven web applications.
• Strong understanding of web security best practices, mobile-first development, responsive design, caching, performance optimization, and technical SEO.
• Solid UI/UX knowledge and the ability to translate design specifications into accurate, functional, and visually polished interfaces.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose complex technical issues and implement effective solutions.
• Excellent organizational, time-tracking, and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills for working effectively with fully remote marketing, design, development, and client teams.
• Previous experience working with marketing agencies, brands, or web development studios is an advantage.

Benefits

• Fully remote work arrangement.
• Flexible freelance engagement with hourly-based compensation.
• Competitive hourly rates aligned with industry standards and experience level.
• Opportunity to work on both internal web initiatives and diverse client projects.
• Exposure to custom WordPress development, frontend and backend technologies, technical SEO, performance optimization, and web security.
• Opportunity to work across different industries, brands, campaigns, and digital experiences.
• Collaboration with distributed marketing, design, development, and client teams.
• Flexible project-based environment suited to experienced freelance developers.