Wordpress Frontend Developer Jobs in Durham, NC (NOW HIRING)

The Front-End Web Developer will support a range of client website projects, focusing on building responsive, high-performance web experiences across a variety of web platforms and frameworks. This role is ideal for someone who is comfortable working in a fast-paced agency environment and can take designs from concept to execution-building clean, scalable, and high-performing websites that meet both user and business needs.You'llcollaborate closely with designers, account managers, and strategists to bring digital experiences to life while ensuring reliability, usability, and long-term maintainability. This is a freelance/ contractor role.

Responsibilities:

• Build, customize, andmaintainresponsive website templates, themes, and reusable UIcomponents.

• Work within WordPress architecture, including The Loop, hooks (actions/filters), and custom post types.

• Design and implement modular content schemas and custom fields for efficient client editing.

• Integrate and customize third-party modules, e-commerce solutions, web forms, and third-party APIs.

• Build and manage site pages using visual editors, page builders, and block systems while upholding clean code standards.

• Develop responsive, accessible web experiences using HTML5, CSS3 (Flexbox/Grid), and JavaScript (vanilla + jQuery).

• Translate Figma or Adobe XD designs into pixel-perfect, production-ready websites.

• Ensure cross-browser and cross-device compatibility.

• Maintain consistency with brand guidelines and design systems.

• Optimizewebsites for speed and performance (Core Web Vitals, image optimization, caching strategies).

• Troubleshoot and resolve issues such as plugin conflicts, broken layouts, or site outages.

• Perform routine updates, QA, and ongoing site maintenance.

• Support website migrations (staging to production, host-to-host transfers).

• Implement andmaintainsite security best practices (SSL, updates, monitoring).

• Work with MySQL/phpMyAdmin for basic database management.

• Manage hosting environments (e.g., WP Engine,SiteGround, cPanel).

• Handle DNS updates and domain configurations when needed.

• Work within version control systems (GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket).

• Write clean, well-documented code to support collaboration and handoffs.

• Communicate timelines, blockers, and technical recommendations clearly to non-technical stakeholders.

• Collaborate effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven agency environment.

Skills/Qualifications:

• 5+ years of relevant experience in front-end and WordPress development, ideally within an agency or client services environment.

• Strong portfolio of live client websitesdemonstratingcustomtemplate, theme, orcomponentdevelopment across modern web platforms.

• Deep understanding of responsive design and modern front-end development practices.

• Proficiencyin HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP.

• Solid experience with Git version control, including branch management, pull requests, and collaborative code workflows.

• Experience with ACF and custom WordPress implementations.

• Experienceoptimizingsites for performance and SEO best practices.

• Familiarity with accessibility standards (WCAG).

• Experience collaborating with design teams in Figma or Adobe XD.

• Comfort using AI-assisted development tools to improve efficiency.

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

• Adaptable when priorities shift or timelines compress.

• Reliable and responsive during agreed working hours.

• Able to translate technical concepts into clear, actionable insights for non-technical team members.

Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.While performing the duties of this job, the employeeis regularly required totalk or hear. The employeefrequentlyis required tostand; walk; use handsand fingers to type,handleor feel; and reach with hands and arms.