WordPress Developer (Elementor + Onsite SEO Optimization)

Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain WordPress sites using Elementor based on provided Photoshop or Figma designs.
• Optimize site performance for Google PageSpeed Insights, including:
• Image compression (WebP), lazy loading, and next-gen format optimization.
• Efficient CSS and JavaScript loading (minification, defer/async, removal of unused CSS).
• Font loading optimizations and preload strategies.
• Core Web Vitals improvements (LCP, CLS, FID).
• Mobile responsiveness and speed tuning.
• Configure and manage WP Rocket caching, CDN settings, and asset optimization.
• Implement and maintain All-in-One SEO plugin configurations, including basic schema markup.
• Create and manage dynamic templates and fields using Advanced Custom Fields (ACF).
• Integrate with HubSpot forms, tracking, and automation tools.
• Follow WordPress best practices, including theme structure, plugin management, and security.
• Maintain clean, scalable code and handle regular updates and QA testing.
• Work within a Cloudways staging environment, pushing updates to live after internal review.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of WordPress development experience.
• Proven expertise in Elementor Pro, custom styling, and responsive layout building.
• Strong understanding of SEO technical optimization techniques.
• Experience with Google PageSpeed or similar tools.
• Proficient with WP Rocket, ACF, and All-in-One SEO plugin.
• Solid grasp of HTML, CSS, JS, and modern front-end development principles.
• Experience integrating with HubSpot and CRM tools.
• Familiarity with Cloudways hosting and staging workflows.
• Meticulous attention to design details and ability to match UI designs accurately.

Bonus Skills:

• Knowledge of accessibility best practices (WCAG).
• Understanding of structured data and SEO testing tools (e.g., Google Search Console, Schema.org testing tools).