Senior WordPress Developer

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Indigo Slate

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B2B • Media • SaaS

Indigo Slate is a design and technology firm that specializes in creating and enhancing digital products and services to elevate brands and transform businesses. They focus on crafting extraordinary experiences that engage customers through a blend of strategy, creativity, and innovative technology. With a commitment to human-centered solutions, Indigo Slate aims to inspire loyalty and drive organizational success, making every interaction with their work memorable and impactful.

51 - 200 employees

Founded 2006

🤝 B2B

📱 Media

☁️ SaaS

📋 Description

• Lead the design, development, and optimization of scalable, high-performing WordPress sites • Build, customize, and maintain WordPress sites using modern development practices • Develop custom themes and plugins from scratch—clean, secure, and maintainable code required • Architect scalable solutions that integrate seamlessly with third-party APIs and services • Configure WordPress environments (multisite, staging, production) and manage deployments • Lead technical planning, solution design, and code reviews • Advise on best practices for performance, security, SEO, accessibility, and maintainability • Implement responsive, mobile-first UI/UX using HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+), and modern frameworks where appropriate • Build scalable custom functionality using PHP, MySQL, WP-CLI, cron jobs, and REST APIs • Conduct site audits and implement improvements: Core Web Vitals, caching, CDN usage, and image optimization • Harden security and maintain compliance with industry standards (OWASP, GDPR, etc.) • Troubleshoot complex issues and resolve production incidents efficiently • Partner with stakeholders across marketing, content, and design teams to define requirements • Prepare clear documentation, technical specs, and development guidelines • Provide ongoing site maintenance and support

🎯 Requirements

• 5–7+ years of professional WordPress development experience • Deep understanding of WordPress core, theme architecture, hooks, filters, and the template hierarchy • Strong proficiency in PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, jQuery, AJAX, and REST APIs • Experience with modern build tools (Webpack, Vite, Gulp, npm, etc.) • Mastery of front-end markup (HTML5/CSS3), responsive design, and cross-browser compatibility • Strong experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, version control workflows, and deployment processes • Familiarity with Gutenberg block development and Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) • Able to troubleshoot complex issues quickly and methodically • Experience working with performance tools like Lighthouse, GTmetrix, and New Relic

🏖️ Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements • Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k)