Freelance WordPress Developer - Remote

oin Data Eminence as a remote WordPress Developer and help build, customize, and maintain professional, responsive, and high-performing websites. You'll work with WordPress themes, plugins, custom functionality, website integrations, and performance optimization. This role is ideal for entry-level developers with strong web development fundamentals and an interest in WordPress development. Full Description

Data Eminence is seeking a motivated WordPress Developer to join our growing development team. In this role, you will develop and maintain WordPress websites, customize themes and plugins, implement new website features, and ensure websites remain secure, responsive, and optimized.

You will collaborate with designers, content teams, marketing specialists, and other developers to transform requirements and designs into functional websites. This is an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience with WordPress development, PHP, databases, frontend technologies, APIs, SEO, performance optimization, and modern web development tools while working remotely.

Your key responsibilities will include:

Developing and maintaining WordPress websites

Customizing WordPress themes and templates based on design requirements

Developing and customizing WordPress plugins

Working with PHP, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript

Creating responsive and mobile-friendly website interfaces

Integrating third-party APIs and external services

Working with WordPress REST APIs and custom integrations

Managing WordPress databases and content structures

Troubleshooting and resolving website errors and technical issues

Optimizing websites for speed, performance, and responsiveness

Implementing basic website security and maintenance practices

Managing WordPress updates, plugins, themes, and configurations

Collaborating with designers to implement UI/UX designs

Supporting SEO-friendly website development and optimization

Testing websites across different browsers and devices

Using Git and version control for development workflows

Creating and maintaining technical documentation

Supporting website deployments, backups, and maintenance

Staying updated with WordPress releases, web technologies, and development best practices

We believe in learning by doing. You'll gain hands-on experience with WordPress, PHP, MySQL, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, WordPress themes and plugins, REST APIs, Git, SEO, website optimization, and AI-powered development tools .

This is a hands-on role where problem-solving, attention to detail, creativity, and strong web development fundamentals are essential. You'll have opportunities to work on real-world websites and contribute to creating secure, responsive, and high-quality digital experiences.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Web Development, or a related field0-2 years of experience in WordPress development or a relevant internship/projectBasic understanding of WordPress CMSStrong understanding of HTML and CSSBasic knowledge of JavaScriptFamiliarity with PHP and MySQLUnderstanding of WordPress themes, plugins, and customizationFamiliarity with WordPress REST API is a plusBasic understanding of responsive web designFamiliarity with Git and version controlBasic understanding of website performance and SEO conceptsFamiliarity with page builders such as Elementor or similar tools is beneficialKnowledge of WooCommerce is a plusUnderstanding of website security and backups is beneficialStrong debugging and problem-solving skillsExperience with personal, academic, or freelance WordPress projects is a plusGood written and verbal communication skillsAbility to work independently and collaborate effectively in a remote environmentBenefits

Competitive salary

Fully remote work flexibility

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Company-provided equipment

Opportunities to work with modern web development, WordPress, SEO, and AI-powered tools .