WordPress Web Developer (In-House)

Pay Range: $15–$32/hour, based on proven professional experience.

About Manticore Marketing

Manticore Marketing is Pocatello’s go-to agency for pro websites, sharp digital strategy, killer visuals, and results you can actually measure. With nearly a decade of experience, our crew builds unforgettable online experiences that help local businesses grow, fast. Everything we do is custom-fit to each client’s goals — no cookie-cutter BS.

From building custom websites to optimizing for Google, crafting eye-catching content, or running high-impact ad campaigns, our mission is simple: we help small businesses look sharp and get found online.

Position Overview

We’re hiring a Full-Time In-House Developer who loves crafting beautiful, high-performing websites and digital experiences. You’ll team up with our design and marketing folks to bring bold ideas to life, support ongoing work, and help local businesses succeed online.

Key Responsibilities:

Custom Website Development

• Build and maintain custom WordPress sites that actually fit what clients need.
• Develop mobile-first, responsive layouts using HTML5, CSS3, JS, and frameworks like Bootstrap or Tailwind.
• Turn mockups and prototypes into high-performance, client-ready sites.

Front-End Development

• Nail the user experience with intuitive navigation, accessibility, and sleek interactivity.
• Use JavaScript frameworks/libraries like jQuery, React, or Vue.js when it makes sense.
• Deliver pixel-perfect design execution across devices and browsers.
• Write clean, modular CSS (Sass or Less) for scalable styles.

Back-End Development

• Customize themes and plugins for WordPress like a pro.
• Extend functionality with PHP.
• Optimize MySQL and work with REST APIs.
• Tackle server-side bugs and configure site functions as needed.

SEO & Performance Optimization

• Apply solid on-page SEO: titles, metas, schema, structured data.
• Set up and fine-tune plugins like Yoast or Rank Math.
• Boost site speed with caching, compression, minified files, and CDNs.
• Use tools like Google PageSpeed, GTmetrix, and Lighthouse to track and improve.

Website Security

• Follow WordPress security best practices — keep sites locked down.
• Use secure coding techniques (input validation, output escaping, etc.).
• Manage file permissions and server settings like a boss.
• Install and maintain tools like Wordfence or Sucuri.
• Run regular scans and audits to stay a step ahead.

Analytics & Tracking Implementation

• Configure Facebook Pixel, GA4, and other trackers manually or via GTM.
• Set up events, goals, and conversion tracking.
• Troubleshoot and verify data flow across platforms (Meta Ads, GA4, GTM).

Version Control & Documentation

• Use Git and platforms like GitHub/GitLab for versioning and collaboration.
• Keep documentation clean and up-to-date for custom builds and plugins.

Maintenance & Troubleshooting

• Monitor client sites for issues and uptime.
• Debug front/back-end problems fast.
• Update core files, themes, and plugins via staging environments.

Cross-Team Collaboration

• Work with marketing strategists to align dev work with campaign goals.
• Sync with designers to ensure their vision hits the web exactly.
• Communicate clearly and consistently with account managers on progress, roadblocks, and timelines.

Required Technical Skills:

WordPress Expertise

• Deep understanding of core WordPress architecture.
• Confident building custom themes/plugins and working with WP APIs, hooks, filters.
• Comfortable in both Gutenberg and Classic Editor.

Front-End Skills

• Solid in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript.
• Strong mobile-first/responsive development skills.
• Familiar with React, Vue.js, or jQuery.
• Experience with Sass or Less.

Back-End Skills

• Confident in PHP and MySQL.
• Familiar with REST APIs and dynamic content.
• Able to optimize server-side performance.

Security & Compliance

• Know how to secure WordPress from common vulnerabilities.
• Experience with firewalls and plugins like Wordfence/Sucuri.
• Familiar with brute force prevention, login limits, and audit logs.

SEO Integration

• Able to implement strong technical/on-page SEO.
• Experienced with plugins (Yoast, Rank Math, etc).
• Can fix schema/indexing issues when they pop up.

Analytics & Tracking

• Hands-on with GA4, GTM, and Facebook Pixel installs.
• Understand cookie consent tools and privacy compliance.

Elementor Proficiency

• Know your way around dynamic content, global styles, widgets, and conditional logic.
• Build sleek, responsive sites in Elementor.

Soft Skills & Professional Traits

• Problem-Solver: You don’t wait for answers — you figure things out.
• Communicator: You keep it clear, not tech-jargon. Teammates understand you.
• Time Manager: You know how to prioritize and deliver.
• Detail-Oriented: You obsess over clean code and clean visuals.
• Proactive: You take initiative — you don’t need hand-holding.
• Team Player: You share knowledge, support teammates, and don’t mind feedback.
• Always Learning: You stay current and never settle for “just OK.”

Bonus Experience (Nice to Have)

• WooCommerce setup/customization/performance.
• Hosting platforms (SiteGround, A2, WP Engine, Flywheel).
• Server admin basics: staging, SSL, .htaccess.
• Project management tools (ClickUp, Asana, Trello).
• Google Analytics Certification.
• HTML/CSS/JS/PHP certifications.
• Cloud experience (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).

Preferred Education

Bachelor’s or Associate’s in:

• Web Development
• Software Engineering
• Computer Science
• Information Technology

...or coding bootcamp/certification equivalent.

Why Work at Manticore Marketing?

• Work That Matters: You’ll see the direct impact of your code on real businesses.
• Creative, Casual, Motivated Team: We work hard, joke harder, and have each other’s backs.
• Growth-Focused Culture: Learn new stuff, try new tools, grow your portfolio.
• Office Vibes: You’ll work with us in person — high-collab, zero-drama.

Ensure Your Application Is Qualified By Including:

• Must reside in, or be able to commute to Pocatello, Idaho daily
• Your resume
• A brief cover letter
• A portfolio or GitHub profile
• (Optional) Links to live sites, code samples, or certifications

Manticore Marketing is an equal opportunity employer. We value diverse perspectives and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $32.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Application Question(s):

• Are you available to attend an in-person interview in Pocatello, Idaho within one week of applying? This role requires on-site work, and the selected candidate must be able to start in-person within two weeks of job offer.

Answer “yes” to continue in the hiring process. If “no,” explain below — incomplete answers may be disqualified.

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Web Development: 2 years (Required)
• WordPress Development: 1 year (Preferred)
• GA4, GTM, and Pixel setup & tracking: 1 year (Preferred)
• Advertising Campaigns: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• HTML, CSS, and/or Javascript Certification (Preferred)
• Google Analytics (GA4) Certification (Preferred)

Location:

• Pocatello, ID 83201 (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Pocatello, ID 83201 (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Pocatello, ID 83201