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WordPress Developer
Bourntec Solutions —Chicago, IL
- From $50 an hour
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- Computer science
- Computer Science
- 5 years
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Pandit View Software LLC —Chicago, IL
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- Computer Science
- 5 years
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ALBANESE CONFECTIONERY GROUP INC. —Merrillville, IN
- Full-time
- 7 years
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Akumin —Crown Point, IN
- $125,000 - $150,000 a year
- Full-time
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- Azure
- Computer Science
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Miller Cooper —Chicago, IL
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ROGERS ENTERPRISES, INC. —Matteson, IL
- $125,000 - $165,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
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- Windows
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Community Choice Financial Family of Brands —United States
- Full-time
- Computer science
- Azure
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Software Engineering Manager
InterProse —United States
- $140,000 - $200,000 a year
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- Remote
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Tanaq Technical Services —United States
- Full-time
- Remote
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- 7 years
- Computer Science
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CGI Group, Inc. —United States
- $102,000 - $251,100 a year
- Azure
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- Office
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WordPress Developer

Bourntec Solutions
Chicago, IL

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Job Details

Contract
From $50 an hour
4 days ago

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Qualifications

Responsive design
CSS
WordPress
XML
PHP
Bachelor's degree
JavaScript
Version control systems
Back-end development
SEO
Implementing APIs
WCAG
GitHub
JSON
Technical troubleshooting support
Back-end integration
Accessibility in interaction design
System tuning
Technical architecture
HTML
University experience

Full Job Description

WordPress Developer / Integration Specialist

Experience in Higher Education is Mandatory

Remote / Hybrid (Based on Business Needs) - Chicago, IL
Contract Opportunity

Overview

This is not a WordPress Administrator, Content Editor, or basic Website Developer role.

The client is looking for a Senior WordPress Developer with strong experience building and maintaining enterprise-scale WordPress platforms, including custom theme development, component-based architecture, API integrations, accessibility compliance, and performance optimization.

The ideal candidate should be capable of designing scalable WordPress solutions rather than simply maintaining existing websites. Candidates should realistically match 90%+ of the requirements below.

What the Client is Really Looking For

The client needs a developer who can own the complete WordPress development lifecycle—from front-end architecture and custom development to enterprise integrations, accessibility compliance, performance optimization, and multi-site scalability.

This role requires close collaboration with:

Marketing & Communications
UI/UX Designers
IT Teams
Enterprise Application Teams

Key Focus Areas

Enterprise WordPress Development

Design and develop custom WordPress themes
Build reusable WordPress components and templates
Develop custom plugins
Support enterprise multi-site WordPress environments
Maintain scalable and standards-driven WordPress architecture

Front-End Development

Strong hands-on experience with:

HTML5
CSS3
JavaScript
PHP
Responsive web design
Component-based development

Ability to convert Figma designs and wireframes into reusable, responsive WordPress components.

WordPress Architecture & Integrations

Experience integrating WordPress with:

REST APIs
CRM platforms
Marketing automation tools
Enterprise applications
JSON/XML data formats

Experience using:

Advanced Custom Fields (ACF)
Custom content models
API integrations

Accessibility & Web Standards

Strong knowledge of:

WCAG 2.1 AA / 2.2 AA compliance
Semantic HTML
Keyboard navigation
Screen reader compatibility
Color contrast standards
Accessible web development best practices

Performance Optimization

Experience optimizing:

Core Web Vitals
Page speed
Mobile responsiveness
WordPress caching
Performance tuning
Security best practices

DevOps & Code Management

Hands-on experience with:

GitHub
Version control
Code reviews
Deployment processes
QA and release management
SDLC and change management practices

Multi-Site & Hosting

Experience supporting:

WordPress Multi-site
Multi-brand implementations
Hosting platforms such as Pantheon (or equivalent)
Environment management
Platform stability and uptime

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience)
5+ years of WordPress development experience
Strong experience with:
WordPress theme development
Custom plugin development
HTML
CSS
JavaScript
PHP
Experience with:
REST APIs
JSON/XML
GitHub
Advanced Custom Fields (ACF)
Strong understanding of:
SEO best practices
Website architecture
Responsive design
Accessibility standards
Experience troubleshooting WordPress performance, plugin conflicts, and security issues
Ability to manage multiple projects independently

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with WordPress Multi-site environments
Experience in Higher Education or large enterprise organizations
Experience with Pantheon or similar managed WordPress hosting platforms
Familiarity with headless or hybrid WordPress architectures

Ideal Candidate Profile

The strongest candidates will have:

Enterprise WordPress development experience
Custom theme and plugin development expertise
Strong front-end engineering skills
Experience integrating WordPress with enterprise systems
Deep understanding of accessibility standards (WCAG)
Performance optimization and SEO expertise
Experience supporting large, multi-site WordPress environments

Candidates Who Are Unlikely to Fit

❌ WordPress Content Editors or Site Administrators

❌ Developers focused only on page builders (Elementor, WPBakery, Divi, etc.)

❌ Front-End Developers with little or no WordPress customization experience

❌ Candidates without custom PHP, API integration, or plugin development experience

❌ Developers whose experience is limited to maintaining small business or personal websites

Technical Skills

WordPress
PHP
HTML5
CSS3
JavaScript
REST APIs
JSON / XML
GitHub
Advanced Custom Fields (ACF)
Figma
SEO
WCAG 2.1 / 2.2 Accessibility
Pantheon (preferred)
Multi-site WordPress
SDLC & Release Management

Pay: From $50.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chicago, IL 60617

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