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Wordpress Developer

Wordpress Developer

LHHChicago, IL, United States
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WordPress Developer

Location : Hybrid (Chicago-based candidates preferred)

Job Type : Contract (W2, with optional benefits)

Hours : Full-time (40 hours / week, standard business hours)

Start Date : ASAP

Duration : Initial 3–4 months, with potential to extend

About the Role

We’re looking for a seasoned WordPress Developer to support the launch of a new corporate website and new website features. This is a contract opportunity for a Chicago based client, with the potential to extend based on project success and ongoing needs.

You’ll work closely with internal stakeholders and a third-party vendor to ensure a seamless rollout, while also contributing to the development of reusable assets and templates. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and thrives in a collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Collaborate on the rollout of a new corporate website which may involve coding custom plug-ins and new features
  • Manage post-launch updates, edits, and troubleshooting
  • Develop individual websites for commercial and multifamily properties
  • Ensure all digital assets are organized and accessible to the team
  • Act as a liaison with the external vendor, advocating for project needs and resolving scope-related issues
  • Provide regular updates and maintain a high level of responsiveness and urgency

Requirements

  • 5+ years of front-end web development experience, with a strong focus on WordPress
  • Demonstrated experience building custom WordPress themes, plugins, and searchability features
  • Strong portfolio showcasing custom WordPress builds and scalable architecture
  • Experience managing third-party vendor relationships is strongly preferred
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Must be available during standard business hours
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