Job Overview
We are seeking a skilled and experienced WordPress WooCommerce Web Developer to join our team as a contractor on an ongoing basis. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in building, maintaining, and optimizing e-commerce websites using WordPress and WooCommerce as well as APF by Studio Wombat.
Compensation and Benefits
Competitive hourly rate or salary based on experience. *Note, we’ve worked with Web Devs for over a decade and come to know how long projects should take.
Flexible working hours, 15-30 hours per week.
Key Responsibilities
WordPress and WooCommerce Development: Build, customize, and maintain WooCommerce-based e-commerce sites on WordPress, including integrating payment gateways, shipping options, inventory management, and custom features to enhance user experience and sales performance.
CSS Customization: Write and implement custom CSS to modify themes, layouts, and elements for responsive design, ensuring cross-browser compatibility and adherence to modern web standards.
Cloudflare Integration and Management: Set up and configure domains using Cloudflare, including DNS management, SSL/TLS certificates, caching rules, and performance optimizations like image optimization, minification, and edge caching to improve site speed and reliability.
Troubleshooting and Fixes: Diagnose and resolve issues with code, plugins, and themes when they break, including debugging PHP, JavaScript, and database-related problems. Perform root cause analysis to prevent recurring issues.
Security Implementation: Conduct regular security audits, implement best practices such as firewalls (e.g., via Cloudflare WAF), secure coding standards, malware scanning, and user access controls. Monitor for vulnerabilities and apply patches promptly to protect against hacks, data breaches, and other threats.
Update Management: Safely manage backend updates for WordPress core, plugins, themes, and WooCommerce extensions. Test updates in staging environments to ensure they do not break site functionality, custom code, or integrations before deploying to production.
Performance Optimization: Analyze and improve site speed, SEO, and overall performance using tools like Cloudflare, caching plugins, and code optimizations.
Collaboration and Documentation: Work closely with stakeholders (e.g., designers, marketers) to implement new features. Maintain clear documentation of code changes, configurations, and security protocols for future reference.
Ongoing Maintenance: Provide routine site monitoring, backups, and emergency support to minimize downtime and ensure high availability.
Required Skills and Qualifications
Technical Expertise:
Proven experience (3+ years) with WordPress and WooCommerce development, including custom theme and plugin development.
Strong proficiency in CSS, HTML5, JavaScript/jQuery, and PHP for frontend and backend customizations.
Hands-on experience with Cloudflare for domain setup, DNS configuration, security features (e.g., DDoS protection, bot management), and performance tuning.
Familiarity with debugging tools (e.g., browser dev tools, WP Debug, Query Monitor) and version control systems like Git.
Knowledge of databases (MySQL/MariaDB) and server environments (e.g., Apache/Nginx, shared/VPS hosting).
Security Focus:
Experience in web security, including implementing HTTPS, two-factor authentication, secure file permissions, and compliance with standards like GDPR or PCI-DSS for e-commerce.
Ability to conduct vulnerability assessments.
Problem-Solving and Maintenance:
Track record of fixing broken plugins, themes, and code conflicts without causing further issues.
Experience with staging sites, rollback procedures, and automated backups to handle updates safely.
Soft Skills:
Excellent problem-solving abilities with a methodical approach to troubleshooting.
Strong attention to detail and a proactive mindset for preventing issues before they arise.
Good communication skills to explain technical concepts to non-technical team members.
Ability to work independently or in a team, with flexibility for remote work and potential on-call support.
Technical guide documenting.
Education and Certifications (Preferred):
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Web Development, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Certifications such as WordPress/WooCommerce specialist, Cloudflare Certified, or security-related
Preferred Experience
E-commerce-specific projects, such as integrating with third-party services (e.g., Stripe, PayPal, shipping APIs).
Experience with performance monitoring tools (e.g., Google PageSpeed Insights, GTmetrix).
Portfolio of past WordPress/WooCommerce sites, including examples of security implementations and troubleshooting resolutions.
How to Apply
Please submit your resume, a cover letter detailing your relevant experience (especially in WooCommerce, CSS, Studio Wombat APF, Cloudflare, security, and update management), and links to your portfolio or GitHub repositories. Include examples of sites on which you've worked.
If we both agree to move forward, a video call will be set up for the face to face interview.
Thank you for your consideration.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: $30.00 - $45.00 per hour
Benefits:
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Work Location: Remote