WordPress Developer

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

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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.

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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

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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

Pay Details: $40.00 to $45.00 per hour

Search managed by: Abigail Adriatico

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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