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VirtasantWordPress Developer
Virtasant, a global technology services company operating in over 130 countries, is looking for a WordPress Developer on behalf of a US-based client specializing in online…
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Virtasant, a global technology services company operating in over 130 countries, is looking for a WordPress Developer on behalf of a US-based client specializing in online real estate marketplaces. This full-time position is fully remote for individuals residing in Latin America, requiring availability during US Central or Eastern time zone office hours. In this role, the developer acts as the primary creator for consumer-facing WordPress sites. Responsibilities include frontend development,…
Job Description
Virtasant, a global technology services company operating in over 130 countries, is looking for a WordPress Developer on behalf of a US-based client specializing in online real estate marketplaces. This full-time position is fully remote for individuals residing in Latin America, requiring availability during US Central or Eastern time zone office hours.
In this role, the developer acts as the primary creator for consumer-facing WordPress sites. Responsibilities include frontend development, SEO integration, and performance optimization to deliver reliable web experiences. The position requires a collaborative problem-solver who can communicate effectively, ask questions, and propose efficient solutions.
The hiring process consists of a recruiter interview, a technical interview, and two client interviews with engineering and product leadership.
Responsibilities
- Enhance consumer-facing websites using WordPress, PHP, JavaScript, and CSS to deliver responsive user experiences
- Collaborate with SEO and content teams to implement technical SEO requirements, mobile-first indexing, and schema markup
- Troubleshoot issues, apply code efficiency best practices, and maintain a fast and reliable website
Requirements
- 3 to 5+ years of experience in frontend development including HTML, CSS, JS, and AJAX
- Expertise in CSS, SCSS, jQuery, JavaScript, scoping JS and CSS, and handling Ajax requests and responses
- PHP expertise involving Custom Classes, Hooks, Filters, Actions, and troubleshooting
- Strong WordPress experience covering custom post types, custom PHP templates, plugins, themes, built-in functions, and troubleshooting
- Experience integrating external REST and or GraphQL APIs with PHP and JavaScript
- Experience with MySQL, efficient database queries, and making light calls for speed
- Minimum 2 years of experience using Git via command line and repository control
Qualifications
- Familiarity with Advanced Custom Fields and Gutenberg
- Experience with Google Analytics 4 and Google Tag Manager, including custom events and data layer pushes
Core Skills
Benefits
- Full-time independent contractor position spanning 40 hours per week
- Long-term engagement with no specified end date
- Compensation paid in US dollars on a biweekly or monthly schedule
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is this position remote?
Yes, the role is fully remote, though candidates must be based in Latin America and available during US Central or Eastern time zone office hours.
What is the employment type and duration?
It is a full-time position structured as a long-term independent contractor agreement with no end date.
How does the recruitment process work?
The process includes a 30-minute recruiter interview, a 30-minute technical interview, a 45-minute technical chat with the Director of Engineering, and a 45-minute cultural chat with the Director of Engineering and Lead Product Manager.
What is the salary for this role?
The specific salary is not stated in the job posting, though payment is made in USD on a biweekly or monthly basis depending on preference.
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