WordPress Web Developer

WordPress Developer $30-$55/hr Remote| 1099 Contract or W-2 | Part-time or Full-time The Role (This Is a Doer Role) We’re looking for a strong WordPress Web Developer who can build, fix, optimize, and deliver. This is a hands-on execution role for someone who enjoys being in the work—not managing people, not climbing a ladder. You should be comfortable owning builds end-to-end, jumping into issues without hesitation, and delivering websites that are: • Visually polished • Technically sound • SEO-friendly • Fast, stable, and conversion-ready No offshore candidates or agencies.Preference for Colorado-based, open to U.S.-based candidates. What You’ll Be Responsible For • Building new WordPress websites and redesigns • Maintaining, updating, and repairing existing sites (including urgent issues) • Writing clean, well-structured, documented code • Implementing SEO best practices during development (not as an afterthought) • Integrating Google tools (GA4, Search Console, Tag Manager, etc.) • Managing hosting environments, migrations, DNS, and domains • Collaborating with designers and marketers to execute approved designs and strategies • Communicating clearly with non-technical clients to gather requirements • Managing multiple sites and deadlines without quality slipping • Responding quickly when a site breaks—this matters • This is not a typical 8am-5pm role but expected to respond to clients and address needs during standard business hours Required Skills & Experience • 5+ years of web development experience • 3+ years of WordPress-focused development • Strong full-stack WordPress capability (themes, plugins, customization) • Solid HTML and CSS skills • Comfortable working server-side to support WordPress • Strong understanding of SEO fundamentals related to site structure, performance, and content • Working knowledge of Google Analytics (GA4), Google Search Console, and related tools • Experience with hosting platforms and DNS/zone records • Able to juggle multiple projects and priorities • Reliable, responsive, and accountable • Comfortable working independently with minimal oversight Nice to Have (Not Required) • Experience with Astra Pro, Elementor, and Formidable Forms • eCommerce, ticketing, or payment system experience • Performance optimization and page speed tuning • Strong design instincts and attention to visual detail What This Is Not • Not a leadership or management role • Not a strategy-only role • Not a “handholding” environment • Not a place for slow executors This role is for someone who likes producing great work and moving on to the next build. What We Need From You • Resume (cover letter optional) • Portfolio or examples of recent WordPress work • Must be U.S.-based and authorized to work in the United States Why Work With CGM? • Clear expectations • Clean builds • Respect for craftsmanship • Flexibility without chaos • Work that matters and ships If you’re a WordPress developer who performs, delivers, and takes pride in the work, we want to talk! Apply tot his job