Wordpress Developer

About WordPress Developer RoleCompetitve salary within $38 - $55 / hour rangeData Group Inc. is hiring a WordPress Developer for part-time remote client work across corporate, marketing, and conversion-focused web properties. This role is best suited to someone who can independently ship custom WordPress functionality, improve performance and security, and collaborate with design, content, and project stakeholders in a consulting environment. This position is fully remote within the United States and follows a flexible part-time schedule with regular u.s. eastern time overlap. Apply for This RoleSend your resume and a brief introduction to wordpress@datagroupinc.netOur team reviews all applications within 3–5 business days. Responsibilities:Build, extend, and maintain custom WordPress websites, themes, blocks, and plugins for client engagementsTranslate approved designs and content requirements into responsive, production-ready templates and componentsOptimize site speed, accessibility, and technical SEO across desktop and mobile experiencesTroubleshoot plugin conflicts, deployment issues, and production bugs with minimal supervisionIntegrate third-party services such as CRMs, forms, analytics, scheduling, and marketing automation toolsPerform routine updates, security hardening, backups, and QA before releaseDocument implementation details, reusable components, and support handoff notesCollaborate with project managers, designers, and stakeholders to keep delivery on scope and on schedule Requirements:3+ years of professional WordPress development experience in production environmentsStrong proficiency with PHP, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3/SCSS, and responsive front-end developmentHands-on experience building custom themes, Gutenberg blocks, and plugins from scratchWorking knowledge of WordPress REST API, custom post types, ACF/meta fields, and headless-friendly patternsExperience with WooCommerce or other payment, form, CRM, and marketing tool integrationsStrong understanding of performance optimization, Core Web Vitals, caching, image optimization, and CDN workflowsExperience applying WordPress security best practices, update management, and vulnerability mitigationFamiliarity with technical SEO, accessibility standards, and cross-browser QAProficiency with Git-based workflows and modern deployment practicesAbility to manage priorities independently in a remote, client-facing environment with regular U.S. Eastern Time overlap Benefits & Perks:Fully remote part-time schedule with outcome-based planningCompetitive hourly compensation aligned to U.S. market benchmarks for experienced WordPress talentSteady project variety across B2B, enterprise, and marketing-focused web buildsStructured Git-based workflow with modern tools and clear review processesOpportunity to expand into broader CMS, integration, and web-platform work over timeDirect collaboration with experienced delivery and client teamsLong-term engagement potential as project volume grows