WordPress Developer

Job Title: WordPress Developer

Job Summary

We’re seeking a Remote WordPress Developer to deliver fast, scalable, and high-performing websites across diverse projects.

Strong expertise in WordPress, Node.js, technical & off-page SEO, performance optimization, and UI/UX is essential.

Key Responsibilities

* Develop, customize, and maintain WordPress websites remotely

* Handle Node.js integrations and backend logic

* Optimize website speed and performance (Core Web Vitals, caching, lazy loading)

* Implement image compression and media optimization (WebP, responsive images)

* Support SEO off-page and technical SEO requirements

* Write clean, maintainable code using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, and Java

* Ensure responsive UI/UX across desktop and mobile

* Fix bugs, plugin conflicts, and performance issues

* Manage updates, backups, and website security

* Work with staging and live environments

* Collaborate remotely via Slack/Trello/Teams/Asana/Project tools

Required Skills

* Proven experience as a WordPress Developer (remote experience is a big plus)

* Strong knowledge of Node.js

* Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, and Java

* Experience supporting SEO off-page & technical SEO

* Solid understanding of UI/UX principles

* Strong background in speed optimization & Core Web Vitals

* Knowledge of image compression techniques

* Experience with Git/version control

* Familiarity with hosting, servers, CDN, and cPanel

* Self-managed, reliable, and able to hit deadlines without micromanagement

Nice to Have

* Experience with Google Analytics, Search Console, Meta Pixel

* Knowledge of schema markup & structured data

* Experience with Cloudflare or similar CDN

* Previous collaboration with marketing or performance teams

KPIs (Remote Performance Metrics)

* Website load time consistently under 3 seconds

* Core Web Vitals in the green range

* Reduced technical SEO issues month over month

* Stable deployments with minimal downtime

* On-time task delivery in a fully remote setup

Remote Work Expectations

* Clear communication and regular updates

* Availability for scheduled remote meetings

* Ability to work independently without micromanagement

We’re looking for someone who doesn’t just “build websites,” but enjoys optimizing, improving, and leveling them up. If you’re proactive, creative, and comfortable working remotely without being micromanaged — you’ll fit right in. Let’s build cool, fast things together ⚡

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED1,500.00 - AED1,700.00 per month