Interim Wordpress Developer

We’re seeking an experienced WordPress developer to help with a 3-6 month interim engagement. This project includes a website revision built on WordPress, and while wireframing is already complete, we need an experienced consultant who can help bring clarity and structure to the next phase. This engagement is ideal for someone who has performed a new WordPress conversions before and can quickly assess the current scope, identify unknowns, and provide a clear recommendation on project timeline, effort, and implementation approach. This is not a one-and-done build — targeting a flexible WordPress foundation that internal teams can manage confidently and evolve over time.

About the role

• Moscow, Idaho
• Worksite Location: Mostly remote; occasional onsite meeting requirements in the Twin Cities, as needed.
• Candidates must be local to the Minneapolis–St. Paul area, as the project will include in-person working sessions to collaborate, align, and keep momentum strong.

Responsibilities

• Review existing website requirements, completed wireframes, and current project documentation
• Conduct an initial assessment to clarify scope, open items, risks, and assumptions
• Provide recommendations on project duration, implementation phases, and overall build approach
• Build (or guide the build of) a modular, block-based WordPress architecture designed for long-term internal editing
• Develop clean, scalable components that support intuitive UX and clear user journeys
• Implement custom functionality as needed (integrations, configurators, forms, or other interactive components)
• Ensure performance, maintainability, and ease-of-use for non-technical internal stakeholders post-launch
• Deliver well-structured, well-documented work to support smooth handoff and internal ownership

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong professional experience building WordPress websites end-to-end
• Expertise in modular / component-based WordPress builds (block-based architecture for easy internal updates)
• Proven ability to scope ambiguous projects and translate “murky” requirements into clear deliverables
• Experience supporting or leading site rebuilds and CMS migrations (HubSpot experience highly preferred)
• Strong understanding of UX principles and how to build sites that balance flexibility, clarity, and performance
• Able to communicate clearly with internal stakeholders and collaborate cross-functionally
• Clean development practices, strong documentation habits, and a long-term mindset for site maintainability

About Versique

Versique: /ver-seek/ adj. being both versatile and unique; n. a high-performance recruiting firm specializing in executive leadership search, direct hire, and interim hiring solutions. Versique Executive, Professional, & Interim Recruiting is a locally owned and operated hiring and placement firm based in the Twin Cities of Minnesota. With specialized practice areas across our three divisions, Versique delivers tailored expertise to a wide range of industries. What sets us apart is our team of recruiters—seasoned professionals who have worked in the very fields they now hire for, providing unmatched industry insight and connections. We believe people are more than just resumes—they are transformative, unlocking the potential for organizational growth and success. Versique is proud to be award-winning, earning recognition on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies and the Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal's Fast 50 list for 2023. We are also consistently recognized as a Star Tribune Top Workplace and were named a Best Place to Work in 2022 by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. Let’s find your people, together.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Accident/critical illness insurance
• Healthiest You
• MN ESST
• 401k with a company match

Pay

Pay Range $50-$65/hr pay rate, DOE

Schedule

2-3 month interim project engagement