Job Overview

We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented WordPress & WooCommerce Developer to join our team. In this role, you will be the driving force behind building, optimizing, and maintaining robust eCommerce websites. The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of WordPress architecture, a passion for site performance, and the technical expertise to ensure our platforms are fast, secure, and built to convert.

Schedule: 40hrs per week, Mon - Fri, flexible within Central Time business hours

Independent Contractor Perks

• Health insurance in eligible locations

• Permanent work from home

• Immediate hiring

Responsibilities

WordPress & WooCommerce Development

• Build, customize, and maintain high-performance WordPress websites
• Develop and optimize WooCommerce shopping carts
• Troubleshoot plugin/theme conflicts and site issues
• Implement technical SEO best practices on builds
• Manage hosting, migrations, staging environments, and site speed optimization
• Ensure sites are secure, fast, and conversion-focused

Requirements

• 3+ years of proven experience in WordPress development, with a strong, specific focus on WooCommerce.
• Core Languages: Strong proficiency in PHP, HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript/jQuery.
• WordPress Architecture: Deep understanding of the WordPress core, custom post types, custom taxonomies, and custom theme/plugin development or modification.
• Performance & Security: Hands-on experience with site speed optimization (Core Web Vitals, caching solutions like WP Rocket/Redis) and implementing WP security best practices.
• Infrastructure: Comfort managing hosting environments (e.g., WP Engine, Kinsta, cPanel), handling complex server migrations, and managing staging/production workflows.
• SEO Knowledge: Solid grasp of technical SEO principles and how site architecture and code impact search engine rankings.
• Version Control: Familiarity with Git or other version control systems is highly preferred.

Side Note

• This is a permanent work-from-home role under an Independent Contractor arrangement. Candidates must have their own computer and reliable internet connection, and are responsible for their own taxes and benefits. Professional hourly fees are established based on your performance in the application process.

Reminder

• Please follow the provided link to BruntWork’s Career Site to finish your initial application requirements, including the assessment questions, technical check, and voice recording. Submissions with all requirements fulfilled will receive priority review.