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Wordpress Developer Jobs in Colorado (NOW HIRING)

Junior WordPress Developer

Denver, CO · On-site

$20K - $60K/yr

We're looking for a Junior WordPress Developer who is eager to grow their development skills while working on real client websites. This role combines hands-on support work through daily development ...

PRI Global is seeking a skilled WordPress Engineer to join their team on a full-time contract basis. The role focuses on ongoing WordPress site maintenance and development across a portfolio of ...

App Engineer

Denver, CO · On-site

$100K - $115K/yr

Build and maintain features on an enterprise WordPress multisite platform serving global financial services content across regional sites * Develop custom PHP plugins and Gutenberg/Block Editor ...

App Engineer

Denver, CO · On-site

$100K - $115K/yr

Build and maintain features on an enterprise WordPress multisite platform serving global financial services content across regional sites * Develop custom PHP plugins and Gutenberg/Block Editor ...

Full Stack Engineer

Almont, CO · On-site

$65 - $70/hr

The engineer will contribute across the stack, partner with cross-functional teams, and support ... platforms (WordPress, PHP). * Collaborate with product managers, designers, and external ...

Manage WordPress staging, formatting, internal linking, and publishing schedules to hit tight ... Process & Workflow Engineering: Continuously document editing standards, content briefs, and QA ...

Manage WordPress staging, formatting, internal linking, and publishing schedules to hit tight ... Process & Workflow Engineering: Continuously document editing standards, content briefs, and QA ...

Manage WordPress staging, formatting, internal linking, and publishing schedules to hit tight ... Process & Workflow Engineering: Continuously document editing standards, content briefs, and QA ...

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How much do wordpress developer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for wordpress developer in Colorado is $88,897.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $63,600.00 and $104,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a WordPress Developer?

A WordPress Developer is a professional who specializes in designing, developing, and maintaining websites using the WordPress platform. They create custom themes and plugins, optimize website performance, and ensure security and scalability. WordPress Developers may also integrate third-party services, troubleshoot issues, and provide updates to keep websites running smoothly. Their expertise covers both front-end and back-end development within the WordPress ecosystem.

What does a WordPress Developer do?

A WordPress developer creates applications using the WordPress open-source content management system (CMS). The WordPress CMS is very popular among bloggers, media sites, and other online forums. Your responsibilities as a WordPress developer vary with the position, but often include coding and developing plugins to extend its functionality to specific tasks. Your duties also involve customizing a build and creating modules to a client’s specifications. Once the site is established, you perform routine maintenance to ensure the site continues to run smoothly and update the platform and its components. You typically work with a variety of programming languages and may also oversee the security components of the system.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a WordPress Developer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a WordPress Developer, you need strong skills in PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and a solid understanding of WordPress core, themes, and plugins, often supported by a relevant degree or web development certifications. Familiarity with development tools like Git, MySQL databases, popular page builders, and REST APIs is commonly required. Problem-solving, attention to detail, and effective communication are essential soft skills that help you collaborate with clients and teams. These abilities ensure you can build secure, scalable, and user-friendly WordPress websites that meet client needs and industry standards.

How does a WordPress Developer typically collaborate with designers and content creators on website projects?

WordPress Developers often work closely with designers to translate visual concepts into functional themes and with content creators to ensure website structure supports their needs. Collaboration usually involves regular meetings to discuss project goals, sharing feedback during development sprints, and using tools like Slack, Trello, or Jira to manage tasks and updates. This teamwork ensures that the final website not only looks appealing but also provides a seamless user experience and is easy for non-technical team members to update. Effective communication and flexibility are key to aligning technical capabilities with creative vision and content requirements.

What is the difference between Wordpress Developer vs Web Designer?

AspectWordpress DeveloperWeb Designer
Primary FocusBuilding and customizing WordPress websites, coding, plugin developmentDesigning website layouts, user interface, visual elements
Skills & CertificationsHTML, CSS, PHP, JavaScript, WordPress CMSAdobe Photoshop, Illustrator, UI/UX design principles
Work EnvironmentWeb development agencies, freelance, in-house teamsDesign studios, freelance, marketing agencies

While both roles work on websites, a Wordpress Developer focuses on coding, functionality, and backend customization of WordPress sites. A Web Designer emphasizes visual design, layout, and user experience. They often collaborate but have distinct skill sets and responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Wordpress Developer job openings in Colorado as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $88,897 per year, or $42.7 per hour.

Junior WordPress Developer

Native Rank

Denver, CO • On-site

$20K - $60K/yr

Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 29 days ago


Job description

Entry-Level | Part-Time or Full-Time | Growth Opportunity

Location: Remote / Denver, CO

Employment Type: Part-Time or Full-Time

At Native Rank, Inc., we build and support high-performing websites for businesses across a wide range of industries. Our development team works closely with SEO specialists, designers, and marketers to deliver fast, scalable, and SEO-friendly websites that help our clients grow.

We’re looking for a Junior WordPress Developer who is eager to grow their development skills while working on real client websites. This role combines hands-on support work through daily development tickets with opportunities to contribute to larger development projects.

A key part of this role will be converting full websites currently built with Handlebars (HBS) into Twig-based WordPress themes. This work involves translating existing templates and components into a structured WordPress theme architecture using Twig templating.

This position can start part-time or full-time and offers a clear growth path into a full-time WordPress

Developer role.

What You’ll Do

  • Work through daily development tickets and client website requests
  • Implement website updates, bug fixes, and feature enhancements
  • Troubleshoot WordPress front-end and back-end issues
  • Assist with converting full websites built with Handlebars (HBS) into Twig-based WordPress themes
  • Help build and maintain Twig-based WordPress theme architecture
  • Ensure websites remain responsive, fast, and SEO-friendly
  • Collaborate with designers, SEO specialists, and content teams to implement updates and improvements
  • Maintain clean, organized, and maintainable code

What We’re Looking For

  • Strong attention to detail
  • Eagerness to learn and grow as a developer
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and development tickets
  • Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Clear communication when working with technical and non-technical teammates

Technical Skills

Required

  • Working knowledge of HTML5 & CSS3
  • Basic JavaScript
  • Experience working with WordPress
  • Understanding of template-based website development

Preferred

  • Basic PHP
  • Familiarity with Twig templating
  • Experience working with Handlebars (HBS) or similar templating systems
  • Understanding of responsive design and performance best practices
  • Exposure to modern development workflows

Why You’ll Love Working Here

  • Work on real websites across multiple industries
  • Gain hands-on development experience in a fast-paced agency environment
  • Opportunity to learn modern WordPress theme architecture
  • Flexible part-time or full-time starting options
  • Collaborative team environment where your ideas matter
  • Clear path to a full-time WordPress Developer role
    Note Pay Scale - is dependent on skill set, experience, and Part time vs Full Time.

Ready to start building and improving real websites?
Apply today and join the Native Rank team.

Company Description

Our Unique Perspective:

Native Rank is a premier provider of digital marketing and advertising solutions with measurable results for local, national, enterprise, multi-locations, e-commerce, non-profits, agencies, marketing groups, and co-ops programs. We understand that SEO, SEM, PPC and all the other abbreviations combined do not answer the fundamental online problem facing companies today: how to affordably harness the power of the internet to engage actual customers! At Native Rank we know that to grow your business you must have a winning formula for success. Success for us is not inflated traffic flow or smoke and mirrors. Our mission is to be the premier digital marketing solution and search solution for our customers, and to pick the correct combination of solutions that deliver actual customers to our clients. We focus on relevancy and qualified traffic, not just keywords or positions. Native Rank’s solution implementation is one-of-a-kind, where we focus on the overall digital landscape and exposure of our client’s business. We customize our solutions for our clients so they can run their business and leave the digital marketing to us.
Our Story

Native Rank started in early 2010 to solve the problem of businesses getting taking advantage of through bad data and poor results. Native Rank set out to fix these issues through analysis, strategy, optimization, data, reporting, transparency and education. Whether it comes to search engine optimization, paid advertising, website development, or reporting, we work with our clients to create their digital story, in order to increase their overall online visibility and digital exposure through measurable results. Native Rank believes that nothing is impossible and there is always a formula for success. Our team members are very competitive and they all want to see each of our clients surpass their competition.
Our Clients

Native Rank clients include small businesses, national companies, international companies, enterprise clients, franchises, multi-location, e-commerce, agencies, marketing groups, co-op programs, and non-profits. Our team prides itself in being able to work in any vertical to create success. At Native Rank we believe in educating our clients on their data, competitors, and measured results. With our real-time intelligence dashboard focused on transparency, visibility, conversions, and ROI, our clients are able to see and measure results that affect their businesses on a daily basis.