Wordpress Wordpress Designer & Developer

The WordPress Designer & Developer is a multi-disciplinary role responsible for conceptualizing, building, and maintaining custom websites. Blending creative UI/UX design with robust technical coding, this individual handles both front-end aesthetics and back-end architecture to create high-performing, user-friendly digital experiences. As our primary web expert, they will interact directly with clients, internal teams, and partners. Driving business growth through successful website strategy, execution, SEO, and custom online solutions is of utmost importance in this role.

Must submit portfolio of Wordpress websites you created and maintained and your resume.

This position is full-time. Our office is a hybrid workplace at which we work 3 days in the office at our Frederick, Maryland location and 2 days remotely. However, during the first 6 month onboarding phase full-time in the office is required.

Job Responsibilities:

• Design and develop responsive WordPress websites and landing pages aligned with client growth objectives
• Proven ability to conceive design solutions for brands across a wide range of industries
• Write clean, scalable code using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, and third-party APIs
• Proactively research audience preferences, UI/UX trends, and emerging web technologies to provide thought leadership
• Lead our growing website service offering
• Manage web infrastructure, including DNS records, web hosting environments, and domain and plug-in migrations
• Implement technical SEO best practices and set up tracking via Google Analytics 4 (GA4) and Google Tag Manager
• Execute ongoing website maintenance, security audits, plugin updates, backups, and bug troubleshooting
• Build, audit, and remediate websites to ensure compliance with WCAG 2.1 AA and ADA accessibility standards
• Perform thorough cross-browser, multi-device, and responsive self-testing prior to launching new sites or pushing code updates live
• Utilize secure staging environments for all development work, and maintain reliable automated backup, rollback, and disaster recovery protocols
• Continuously monitor and optimize sites for Core Web Vitals, speed, and accessibility
• Train clients on CMS management following new website launches
• Conduct discovery analyses, UX/UI research, and technical scoping for client projects
• Develop and nurture strong client relationships, acting as the primary technical point of contact
• Collaborate closely with the Creative Director and creative team to translate strategic briefs into actionable, impactful websites. Assist in evaluating project scope, timelines, and resource allocation
• Perform tasks as assigned by the Principal, including meeting with clients, assisting with new business presentations and internal initiatives
• Build and maintain strong rapport with clients and vendors, acting as the primary technical point of contact. Confidently present, articulate, and justify creative concepts and design directions to external groups

Skills and Qualifications:

• 4 years of demonstrable experience in full-stack WordPress development and UI/UX design
• Expertise in WordPress architecture, theme creation, page builders (Divi, Elementor), and standard plugins
• Strong working knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript/jQuery, and PHP
• Solid hands-on experience managing DNS, web hosting (Kinsta, WP Engine, Cloudflare, cPanel, etc.), SSL certificates, and website security protocols
• Proven track record in technical SEO, site speed optimization, and implementing analytics tools (GA4)
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage multiple client projects simultaneously, on schedule, and within budget
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical clients
• Excitement for growth and embracing new opportunities

Benefits:

• CareFirst Healthcare, dental and vision plans with employer paying half the monthly premium
• Healthcare Savings Account with an employer contribution match
• Fidelity Retirement Account with Employer Match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Professional Development Support

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $87,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• DNS Management: 3 years (Required)
• HTML5: 4 years (Required)
• Web design: 4 years (Required)
• CSS: 4 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Frederick, MD 21701 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $75,000 - $87,500