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Xonuox

WordPress Site Customizer

Houston, TX · On-site

We are looking for someone who is comfortable working independently and as part of a team. Xonuox ... This position does not require experience in HTML, PHP, or any other programming language. This ...

Xonuox

WordPress Site Customizer

Houston, TX

We are looking for someone who is comfortable working independently and as part of a team. Xonuox ... This position does not require experience in HTML, PHP, or any other programming language. This ...

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As of Jul 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for home based independent contractor wordpress developer in the United States is $84,542.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $60,500.00 and $99,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectHome Based Independent Contractor Wordpress DeveloperFreelance Web Designer
CredentialsKnowledge of WordPress, coding skills, possibly certifications in web developmentDesign skills, graphic design experience, portfolio
Work EnvironmentRemote, often project-based, working independentlyRemote or on-site, focusing on visual design and user experience
Employer & Industry UsageClients needing website development, small businesses, agenciesBusinesses seeking website aesthetics, branding, and UI/UX design

While both roles work remotely and require creative skills, the Wordpress Developer focuses on building and maintaining websites using WordPress, coding, and technical setup. The Freelance Web Designer emphasizes visual design, layout, and user experience. Understanding these differences helps clients find the right professional for their website needs.

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Associate WordPress Developer (On-Site)

Associate WordPress Developer (On-Site)

1-Stop Design Shop, Inc.

Bedford, MA • On-site

$30 - $40/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 27 days ago

Job description

Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • Competitive salary
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Free food & snacks
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
  • Company parties
  • Employee discounts
  • Free uniforms
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Tuition assistance

This is an on-site position in Bedford MA. Do Not Apply if you are outside a 50 mile radius
The Role
We're looking for a WordPress Web Developer who's confident in both front-end creative and back-end programming-with an expert-level command of WordPress. You'll help us plan, design, build, launch, and maintain websites for a variety of clients-from small local businesses to national brands.
You should have a strong grasp of modern development standards, mobile-first design, custom WordPress theme/plugin development, and third-party integrations. You'll collaborate closely with design and marketing team members, and project coordinator to ensure our message is being delivered properly, conducting monthly audits on website assets and structure to ensure reliability, and regularly communicating with other team members and management to continue to grow the business. The ideal candidate has experience writing front-end code, excellent communication skills, and strong attention to detail.
What You'll Do
  • Translate and/or design concepts in Adobe Photoshop into responsive, pixel-perfect code.
  • Utilitze UI/UX design principles.
  • Can troubleshoot and debug without breaking a sweat.
  • Collaborate with creative director, designer, project manager, and marketing team to plan features and timelines.
  • Optimize sites for performance, accessibility, and SEO best practices

Required:
  • 3-4+ years of proven experience as a Full Stack Developer (portfolio or past projects required).
  • Expert-level WordPress development (not just configuration).
  • WordPress Core: Deep understanding of WordPress functions, APIs, and best practices.
  • Frontend Languages: Expert in HTML, CSS3 (SASS/SCSS), JavaScript.
  • Hands-on experience with at least one modern frontend framework (React, Vue, or Angular).
  • Backend Language: Master knowledge of backend languages/frameworks ( Node.js, Python/Django, PHP/Laravel, or similar).
  • Experience working with databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Experience with responsive/mobile-first development
  • Understanding of version control (Git/GitHub) and local/staging workflows, RESTful APIs and third-party integrations.
  • Familiarity with page speed optimization, image optimization, caching, and security best practices.
  • Excellent communication skills and organizational skills.

Bonus if you have:
  • Experience with Elementor Pro, or other page builders (but can work without them)
  • Knowledge of managing CMS structure, admin UX, and custom fields using ACF or similar tools
  • Have implemented third-party APIs and integrations (e.g. CRMs, booking tools, eCommerce)
  • Hosting management (cPanel, managing DNS, Cloudflare, installing SSLs etc.)

What We Offer
  • Competitive salary and room to grow
  • A variety of projects across industries and tech stacks
  • Opportunities to work on diverse, creative, and challenging projects.
  • Supportive team culture that values innovation and collaboration.

About Us
We're a full-service creative and marketing agency helping businesses grow through branding, websites, digital campaigns, and custom marketing solutions. Whether it's a robust WordPress site with third-party integrations, or maintaining a previously built site. We're a nimble, collaborative team that believes design and function should always work together.
*Salary is based on experience, and skills. Assumes full-time work (about 2,080 hours/year: 40 hours/week × 52 weeks).
Compensation: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour
1-Stop helps our partners distinguish their brand, grow market share and increase revenue through graphic design, website development and integrated service solutions. We leverage our proven people, processes and technologies to build businesses. From concept-to-copy, brand design to website creation, multimedia to metric analytics, 1-Stop produces measurable business results for our clients.

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