[Hiring] Sr. WordPress Developer @Rankings.io

Role Description

The Senior Developer is a highly experienced full-stack developer and technical leader responsible for building high-quality WordPress websites for our law firm clients. This is more than a development role. We're looking for someone who can own complex technical problems, anticipate issues before they become blockers, protect project timelines, and serve as a technical right hand to our Director of Development.

Responsibilities

• Full-Stack Development & Technical Ownership
  • Build custom, responsive WordPress websites using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, and Gutenberg, with expert knowledge of WordPress architecture, custom themes/plugins, APIs, databases, integrations, and hosting environments.
  • Audit existing client sites to identify technical issues, dependencies, conflicts, and risks before development begins.
  • Develop reusable themes, plugins, Gutenberg blocks, and components.
  • Serve as a technical resource to unblock and support other developers.
• Technical Leadership & Quality
  • Act as a right hand to the Director of Development, helping solve complex technical issues and elevate development standards.
  • Be an ambassador for QA, building with a "right the first time" mindset and identifying issues before they reach QA or the client.
  • Review code for functionality, responsiveness, accessibility, performance, browser compatibility, and design fidelity.
  • Identify root causes and improve development and QA practices.
  • Mentor and support other developers while contributing to a culture of ownership and accountability.
• Design-Minded Development
  • Translate Figma and other designs into pixel-perfect, polished web experiences.
  • Have strong visual sensibility across typography, spacing, hierarchy, responsive behavior, interactions, and visual details.
  • Independently identify and correct visual inconsistencies.
• AI & Emerging Technology
  • Stay current with AI-assisted development and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, functionality, visual experiences, and problem-solving.
  • Evaluate new technologies thoughtfully without sacrificing quality, security, performance, or maintainability.
• Timeline, Ownership & Collaboration
  • Own and prioritize work within agency timelines.
  • Proactively communicate blockers, risks, and timeline concerns before they impact delivery.
  • Partner with Design, UX, SEO, PM, and Account teams; clearly communicate technical tradeoffs.
• Performance, Security, Accessibility & SEO
  • Optimize for site speed and Core Web Vitals and follow WordPress security best practices.
  • Implement ADA/WCAG 2.1/2.2 standards and technical SEO requirements including schema, indexation, crawlability, and clean architecture.
  • Understand how development decisions impact SEO, lead generation, and the overall user experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on WordPress development experience, including custom theme and plugin development.
• Expert-level full-stack development with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, WordPress, and Git.
• Strong understanding of WordPress architecture, Gutenberg, APIs, integrations, databases, and hosting/deployment environments.
• Experience troubleshooting complex technical environments and issues.
• Strong understanding of responsive, pixel-perfect design implementation and visual sensibility.
• Agency or multi-client experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to independently solve complex technical problems.
• Experience mentoring or technically guiding other developers.
• Experience incorporating AI tools into development workflows or creating AI-enhanced functionality.
• Portfolio demonstrating high-quality websites and complex development work.

Benefits

• Starting Salary of $95,000
• Fully Remote
• Unlimited PTO
• $100 Wellness Reimbursement Program
• Quarterly training stipend for Professional Development
• 401(k) with 3% Employer match (Safe Harbor)
• 100% Employer-Paid Health Insurance

What to Expect in the Interview Process

• Human Resume Review : Your resume will be reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team: Real people, not AI.
• One-Way Video Interview : Selected candidates will be sent a link to complete a one-way video interview. Please plan to record in your typical work-from-home environment, ensuring it is well-lit and free of distractions.
• Live Zoom Interview : Candidates who move forward will meet with Talent Acquisition and the Hiring Manager for a live Zoom interview to discuss experience, role expectations, and team fit.
• Creative Role Assessment (When Applicable) : For certain creative-focused roles, candidates may be asked to complete a paid test project designed to evaluate technical skills, creative thinking, and overall approach. Selected candidates may then participate in a final Zoom interview with additional team members or leadership.