Proficient in managing WordPress multisite installations
Strong skills in Advanced Custom Fields (ACF)
Solid knowledge of PHP for custom template logic
Experience with responsive design implementation using CSS/SCSS
Basic JavaScript skills for frontend functionality
Familiar with Azure DevOps and version control workflows
Responsibilities
Build and maintain custom WordPress themes using PHP, CSS, and JavaScript
Develop ACF layouts and custom content structures
Manage and troubleshoot WordPress multisite environments
Implement responsive designs from mockups or HTML/CSS assets
Build accessible navigation systems including mega-menus
Configure and troubleshoot WordPress plugins and automate tasks
Communicate clearly and proactively with project managers and team members
Benefits
Full-time contract position
Work across a diverse portfolio of industries
Opportunity to work independently and collaboratively
Structured development workflows and clear communication channels
Focus on ongoing maintenance and new builds for varied client needs
Full Job Description
Role Summary We are looking for a skilled WordPress Engineer to join our team on a full-time contract basis. This role focuses on ongoing WordPress site maintenance and development across a portfolio of client websites, as well as contributing to new builds and occasional platform migration projects. Our clients span education, nonprofit, defense, and other industries - adaptability across different business contexts is valued. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who communicates clearly, works independently, and is comfortable collaborating with project managers and other engineers in a structured development workflow. Key Responsibilities
Build and maintain custom WordPress themes using PHP, CSS, and JavaScript
Manage and troubleshoot WordPress multisite (WordPress Network) environments
Create and maintain custom post types, taxonomies, and template hierarchies
Implement responsive designs from provided mockups or HTML/CSS assets
Build accessible, semantic navigation systems including mega-menus with keyboard support
Configure and troubleshoot WordPress plugins, cron jobs, and email/newsletter automations
Integrate forms solutions (e.g., Gravity Forms) across client sites
Manage WordPress security hardening, plugin/core updates, backup and recovery procedures, and uptime monitoring across client sites
Follow established development workflows: pull requests, code reviews, and staging/production deployments via Azure DevOps
Communicate progress, blockers, and questions clearly and proactively to project managers and team members
Required Skills
WordPress Development - Strong experience building custom themes from scratch or extending existing themes; comfortable with page builders and the block editor
CSS/SCSS - Able to implement responsive designs and match provided mockups/assets
JavaScript - Basic to intermediate JS for frontend interactivity, carousels, menu behavior, and DOM manipulation
Azure DevOps - Familiar with Git-based workflows including pull requests, code reviews, and staging/production deployment pipelines
Plugin Management - Able to evaluate, configure, troubleshoot, and extend WordPress plugins
Security & Maintenance - Experience with WordPress security best practices, plugin/core updates, backup/recovery procedures, and site health monitoring
Communication - Works well with project managers and other engineers; responsive and proactive
Preferred Skills
Accessibility (WCAG) - Familiarity with accessibility standards and remediation techniques (ARIA roles, keyboard navigation, semantic HTML)
CMS Migration - Experience migrating websites from other CMS platforms (e.g., Sitefinity) to WordPress, including use of migration tools such as WP All Import or custom scripting (SQL, CSV, XML imports)
SSO Integration - Experience integrating single sign-on with WordPress
Gravity Forms - Experience building and customizing forms
WP-CLI - Comfortable with command-line WordPress management for efficient multi-site operations
Performance Optimization - Experience with caching strategies, image optimization, and Core Web Vitals tuning
Gutenberg Block Development - Experience building native Gutenberg blocks using React/JSX
