Wordpress Developer

Motion Recruitment


Date: 1 day ago
City: Sydney, New South Wales
Contract type: Contractor

Are you an experienced WordPress Developer looking for your next contract opportunity? We're working with a well-established client in need of a talented developer to step in and support their digital team during a 6-month Fixed Term maternity leave contract.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys building, maintaining, and optimising high-performing WordPress websites.

About the Role You'll be responsible for the end-to-end development and upkeep of the client's suite of WordPress sites, including implementing new features, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring top-tier user experience. You'll work closely with internal stakeholders, including marketing, design, and content teams, to deliver seamless digital experiences.

Key Responsibilities

  • Maintain and enhance existing WordPress websites
  • Develop custom themes, plugins, and modules
  • Ensure websites are optimised for SEO, speed, and responsiveness
  • Troubleshoot bugs and technical issues as they arise
  • Support digital marketing campaigns and content updates
  • Maintain security, performance, and backup processes

What We're Looking For

  • 3+ years of commercial experience in WordPress development
  • Proficiency in PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and MySQL
  • Strong experience building custom themes and plugins
  • Familiarity with page builders (Elementor, WPBakery, or Gutenberg)
  • Solid grasp of SEO best practices and performance optimisation
  • Experience with Git/version control
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
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