[Hiring] WordPress Web Developer @Perseus Group, Constellation Software

Role Description

Perseus Group is looking for a senior to intermediate WordPress web developer to own the ongoing maintenance, security, and optimization of our primary website. This is a long-term contract role focused on maintaining a mature WordPress codebase that is stable, secure, and evolving.

• Own ongoing maintenance of our WordPress website, including updates, fixes, and improvements
• Execute cosmetic and structural site changes while protecting the integrity of the existing codebase
• Regularly evaluate WordPress plugins, assess vulnerabilities, and apply patches or replacements as needed
• Support and extend a multilingual website, including adding new languages with proper SEO structure and localization best practices
• Ensure the site is optimized for organic search, including traditional SEO foundations and emerging AI-driven search considerations
• Proactively flag risks, performance issues, or technical debt and recommend practical solutions

Qualifications

• Senior or strong intermediate WordPress developer with hands-on experience maintaining production websites
• Deep understanding of WordPress core, themes, plugins, and custom development
• Strong grasp of website security, vulnerability management, and performance optimization
• Experience working with multilingual WordPress setups and SEO implications across languages
• Solid SEO knowledge, including technical SEO, structured data, and AI-influenced search visibility
• Comfortable collaborating with hosting providers and internal stakeholders
• Clear communicator who works independently and flags issues early

Requirements

• Rate: $50–$75 CAD per hour
• Time commitment: ~15–20 hours per month, with flexibility for project-based spikes
• Location: Remote
• Eligibility: Based in North America
• Availability: Must be available during EST working hours

Salary Range

The estimated base salary range for this role is USD$48.88 - USD$59.74 per hour. We include salary ranges in job postings only where required by applicable pay transparency laws, based on the jurisdictions in which the role may be performed. The posted range is a good faith estimate and reflects factors that are subject to change. Final offer amounts may vary based on job-related factors, including work location, candidate experience and expertise, and other relevant considerations.

Company Description

We recognize the value and importance of diversity and inclusion in our communities and in the workplace. We celebrate diversity and one of our goals as an employer is to create an inclusive work environment for all employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation including gender identity or expression, pregnancy, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other category or characteristic protected by law.

Applicants with disabilities who would like to require a reasonable accommodation related to any part of the application process may contact us at [email protected].

NOTE: If an applicant is selected to receive a conditional offer of employment, and in accordance with applicable law, a criminal background check may be conducted before the offer becomes final and employment begins. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and other applicable laws, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.