Full Stack WordPress Developer (Part-Time & Remote role) - ()

Role Overview

Full-time/part-time (part-time) Full Stack WordPress Developer working remote. You will maintain and improve WordPress multisites, collaborate with web services/DevOps processes, and help deliver secure, accessible, high-performing web experiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain WordPress multisites; recommend solutions and collaborate with the SPS web services team to resolve technical issues.
• Support DevOps workflows for testing, deployment/release management, and uptime.
• Set up and tune monitoring systems (e.g., ThousandEyes, New Relic, SolarWinds).
• Configure and maintain WordPress CMS for security and performance.
• Maintain version control for WordPress core, themes, and third-party plugins.
• Create, maintain, and back up databases.
• Plan and execute tasks for evaluating new website initiatives, including:
  • new feature development
  • troubleshooting/upgrades
  • third-party solution updates and integrations with enterprise systems
• Ensure responsive design, cross-platform compatibility, and perform performance analysis/optimization.
• Communicate effectiveness of emerging technologies to decision makers.
• Ensure security, maintenance, and scalability.
• Apply security patches on a regular cadence based on disclosed vulnerabilities.
• Support WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility compliance.
• Provide status reporting, performance measurement, retrospectives, and stakeholder communication.

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience as a full stack WordPress developer.
• 5+ years professional web development experience.
• Strong development skills in PHP, JavaScript, jQuery, CSS/HTML5.
• Experience with Git and source control.
• Experience building with APIs and RESTful services.
• Strong understanding of web accessibility and WCAG.
• Ability to navigate mid-project and post-development phases.
• Excellent organization, project management, communication, facilitation, and analytical/problem-solving skills.

Nice to Have

• Experience in a K-12 academic environment.
• Experience in a public agency.