Full-Stack WordPress Developer

OutsourcedIn · Philippines · posted today ago

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About this role

Full-Stack WordPress Developer

Work From Home | Full-Time | AU Client

Were looking for a skilled Full-Stack WordPress Developer to create, maintain, optimise, and enhance the website and digital platforms of one of our Australian clients. This role focuses on ensuring website stability, performance, user experience, and long-term technical health. The developer will work directly with the clients internal team while being fully supported by OutsourcedIn.

Key Responsibilities

Website Development & Customisation

Build, maintain, and enhance WordPress websites using custom themes and plugins.
Develop responsive, mobile-friendly layouts aligned with the clients branding and design standards.
Create new pages, templates, and functionalities based on business requirements.

Full-Stack Technical Development

Write clean, efficient code in PHP, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, and MySQL.
Develop custom features, post types, integrations, and API connections.
Optimise backend performance, caching strategies, and hosting configurations.

Maintenance, Updates & Security

Perform regular updates to plugins, themes, PHP versions, and WordPress core.
Conduct routine security checks, vulnerability scans, and performance audits.
Manage staging environments, backups, and safe deployment workflows.

Performance & SEO Optimisation

Improve page load speeds, Core Web Vitals, and technical SEO elements.
Monitor traffic and user behaviour through analytics tools.
Recommend and implement technical enhancements for improved performance.

Design, UX & Content Support

Collaborate with marketing and design teams to deliver high-quality layouts and user experiences.
Assist with uploading, formatting, and optimising content, images, and media.
Ensure consistent branding and intuitive navigation across the site.

Troubleshooting & Technical Support

Diagnose and resolve bugs, errors, and plugin conflicts.
Provide technical documentation, SOPs, and guidance for internal stakeholders.
Offer ongoing support for new features, updates, and improvements.

Required Skills & Experience

Strong experience with WordPress development (themes, plugins, custom functions).
Proficiency in PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, jQuery, HTML5, CSS3.
Experience with Elementor, Gutenberg, WPBakery, or similar builders.
Knowledge of hosting management, DNS, CDN, and server optimisation.
Familiarity with Git or other version control tools.
Understanding of SEO best practices and site-speed optimisation.
Experience managing and maintaining high-traffic websites is an advantage.