Experience Level: Expert
We are a 12-year-old six-figure UK-based digital marketing agency seeking a highly skilled and experienced WordPress developer to join our team on a month-to-month retainer contract up to 20 hours per month. The primary focus of this role is to provide ongoing technical support, maintain website performance, and implement SEO-focused technical improvements for one of our key clients. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in WordPress development and the ability to work collaboratively with our internal SEO team to deliver measurable results.
Key Responsibilities:
Technical Support & Maintenance: Resolve technical issues promptly and efficiently, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal website performance for our client's WordPress site.
Website Updates & Optimisation: Keep the website current with plugin updates, security patches, and performance optimisations whilst maintaining site stability and functionality.
SEO Technical Implementation: Work directly with our SEO team to execute technical improvements based on detailed briefs, including site speed optimisation, schema markup, and technical SEO improvements.
Project Management: Collaborate with the team using ClickUp for task management, progress tracking, and client communication (full training provided if required).
Quality Assurance: Conduct thorough testing of all changes and updates to ensure compatibility and functionality across different devices and browsers.
Documentation: Maintain clear records of all technical changes, updates, and improvements for client reporting and future reference.
Requirements:
- Proven experience as a WordPress developer with a strong portfolio demonstrating technical expertise and problem-solving capabilities.
- Excellent knowledge of WordPress core, themes, plugins, and custom development with PHP, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
- Strong understanding of website performance optimisation, security best practices, and SEO technical requirements.
- Experience with debugging tools, staging environments, and version control systems.
Ability to work collaboratively with SEO specialists and implement technical recommendations effectively.
- Strong communication skills and ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical team members.
- Proactive approach to identifying and resolving potential issues before they impact website performance.
Familiarity with project management tools and ability to work within established workflows.
What We Offer:
- A fully remote and flexible working environment
- Competitive monthly retainer based on experience and qualifications
- Ongoing work with a rapidly expanding agency
- Collaborative team environment with opportunities for professional growth
- Comprehensive training on our systems and processes
Project Details:
Location: Remote. UK-based candidates only. We will decline any proposals from other territories.
Contract Duration: Month-to-month retainer, with the possibility of extension based on performance and business needs.
Start Date: Immediate
Hours: Up to 20 hours per month (flexible scheduling)
Compensation: Competitive monthly retainer, based on experience and qualifications
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