Wordpress Developer (Elementor + Divi)

Motum · via Himalayas ·

TypeFull-time job
LocationColombia
Posted4 hours ago
🌎 Remote | LatAm - WE ARE EXCLUSIVELY CONSIDERING APPLICATIONS FROM INDIVIDUALS CURRENTLY RESIDING IN LATAM
❗️️ ONLY ENGLISH RESUMES WILL BE CONSIDERED
️🗣️ PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS ROLE REQUIRES ENGLISH PROFICIENCY (C1-C2 LEVEL)
💼 START DATE: ASAP
About Motum

Motum focuses on creating high-performing international teams for US-based companies. Our mission is to empower ambitious and qualified individuals from all over the world, and connect them with U.S. companies for fully-remote roles that match their skills and aspirations. Ready to join us?
About the Role
We are looking for a WordPress Developer who can independently build, launch, and optimize WordPress websites from the ground up, including custom themes, plugin development, and integrations.
Our client is a digital agency with multiple active web development projects, and you will be leading the charge across new site builds, feature rollouts, and ongoing performance optimization. You'll collaborate with designers and PMs but are expected to own the full development lifecycle.
Responsibilities

Build secure, scalable, and high-performing WordPress websites using custom themes and plugins

Translate UI/UX designs into fully functional WordPress frontends

Troubleshoot bugs, resolve plugin conflicts, and debug PHP or JS errors

Optimize performance, SEO, page speed, and security best practices

Integrate third-party APIs and tools such as Pardot or Hubspot

Own deployment and QA of all development tickets

Manage Git-based version control and contribute to codebase cleanliness

Mentor junior developers and support internal teams when needed

Requirements

3+ years of experience building custom WordPress websites

Expert-level PHP, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, and MySQL

Fluent in WordPress core, theme/plugin development, and Gutenberg

Familiarity with RESTAPIs and integration workflows

Proficiency with Git and version control workflows

Strong understanding of SEO and security best practices

Experience working with Elementor, Divi, or WPBakery (but can code without them)

Familiarity with marketing tools like Pardot, Hubspot, and email template customization

Excellent debugging, problem-solving, and documentation habits

Preferred Qualifications

Experience building WooCommerce shops and e-commerce experiences

Exposure to headless WordPress or decoupled architecture

Familiarity with React or Vue.js

Basic server management (e.g., WP Engine, Cloudways, DigitalOcean)

Additional Information

Full-time: 40 hours per week

Contract Type: Independent Contractor

Work Hours: 9am to 5pm EST

We Offer:

100% remote

Collaborate with a high-caliber, international team

Build portfolio-worthy websites with real impact

Mentorship and technical growth opportunities

Stability, trust, and long-term engagement

Originally posted on Himalayas
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