We're hiring a Full-Stack WordPress Developer for ongoing website maintenance and new feature development across multiple WordPress sites. You'll work inside an established stack (WP Engine + Genesis + ACF Pro) and own tasks end-to-end: implementation, testing, troubleshooting, and deployment.
This role is ideal for someone who is fast, accurate, process-driven, and comfortable shipping reliable work through a staging → QA → production workflow.
WP Engine hosting (staging + production workflows)
WordPress (latest versions)
Genesis Framework
Custom Genesis Child Theme (Altitude Pro–based)
ACF Pro (custom blocks, CPTs, field groups)
Gravity Forms
Agile Store Locator
Additional plugins as needed per site
Update website content using provided copy
Fix internal 301/404 errors and broken links
Repair broken images, embeds, and media issues
Update plugins safely and consistently
Update WordPress core versions
Manage PHP version updates in WP Engine
Troubleshoot and resolve front-end issues (CSS/JS/layout)
Perform light WordPress database work (phpMyAdmin-level tasks)
Build and maintain ACF field groups, CPTs, templates, and reusable components
Develop and extend custom Gutenberg/ACF blocks
Customize Genesis child theme templates and functionality (PHP)
Implement integrations (Gravity Forms, maps/locator tools, third-party APIs)
Debug performance issues, plugin conflicts, and theme-related bugs
Implement best practices for security, performance, accessibility, and SEO fundamentals
Work with Git-based versioning (when applicable) and maintain clean release practices
Each project/task includes a pre-approved time estimate
If work can be completed within the estimate → bill normally
If additional time is required → provide a revised quote before logging extra hours
No additional hours may be billed without written approval
All work must follow proper WP Engine staging-to-production workflow:
Push production to staging
Perform updates/builds in staging
QA testing
Deploy to production
Strong WordPress development experience (theme + functionality)
Strong PHP (WordPress hooks/actions/filters, templating, debugging)
Solid front-end skills (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
Experience with Genesis Framework
Strong ACF Pro experience (CPTs, templates, custom blocks)
Comfort working in WP Engine environments
Familiarity with Gravity Forms
Basic database competency (WordPress tables, safe edits)
Detail-oriented with strong written English communication
Reliable, responsive, and able to follow SOPs
This is not required, but a plus if you can support lightweight automations that reduce manual work.
Examples:
Building simple AI agents/workflows for internal ops (intake helpers, QA assistants, content utilities)
Integrations using APIs/webhooks (forms → CRM → sheets, etc.)
Automation tools (Zapier, Make, n8n) and/or small scripts (Python/Node)
Prompt/system design for consistent outputs
Please include:
Resume or LinkedIn
Portfolio links (sites you've built/maintained)
Answer the questions below
Availability (hours/week)
Hourly rate or Salary request
Optional: GitHub/code samples
Background and stack fit (Please answer when submitting the application)
How many years have you developed on WordPress (not just page builders)?
Which theme frameworks have you worked with (Genesis, Sage, Underscores, custom, etc.)? Describe your Genesis experience specifically.
How often do you build with ACF Pro (field groups, CPTs, blocks)? Give 2–3 examples of what you built.
Have you built custom Gutenberg blocks (ACF Blocks or native)? Which approach do you prefer and why?
What's your comfort level with PHP in WordPress (hooks, filters, template hierarchy, debugging)? Provide an example of something you coded.