Senior WordPress Developer & Technical Lead

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

OIA is seeking an experienced Senior WordPress Developer & amp; Technical Lead to support a

public-sector clients WordPress websites. The candidate will be responsible for website

development, maintenance, troubleshooting, accessibility remediation, performance

optimization, security support, and modernization. The role requires hands-on experience

maintaining existing websites and developing new features as needed.

Key Responsibilities

 Develop and maintain custom WordPress themes, plugins, and website functionality.

 Troubleshoot website issues, resolve bugs, and maintain existing WordPress

implementations.

 Work with Advanced Custom Fields (ACF), Divi, Elementor, Beaver Builder, and

Gutenberg/block editor.

 Develop responsive, mobile-friendly websites and support website redesign projects.

 Conduct accessibility testing and remediation in alignment with WCAG 2.1 Level AA

standards.

 Optimize website performance, caching, and security.

 Support WordPress updates, hosting coordination, backups, staging environments,

and deployment workflows.

 Develop and maintain REST API and third-party integrations.

 Perform technical assessments and recommend website modernization and

maintainability improvements.

 Document technical changes, estimate task effort, and collaborate with

stakeholders.

Required Technical Skills

 Strong hands-on experience with WordPress development and maintenance.

 Proficiency in PHP, HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript.

 Experience developing custom WordPress themes and plugins.

 Knowledge of ACF, custom content structures, and WordPress APIs.

 Experience with responsive design and website troubleshooting.

 Practical knowledge of WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility testing and remediation.

 Familiarity with Git, website security, performance optimization, and deployment

workflows.

 Experience with REST APIs and third-party integrations.

Qualifications and Experience

 Experience: 5+ years of professional WordPress development experience preferred.

 Education: Bachelors degree in Computer Science, IT, Software Engineering, or a

related field preferred; equivalent experience may be considered.

 Experience maintaining existing websites, resolving technical issues, and supporting

modernization projects.

 Strong problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills.

 Ability to work independently and collaborate with technical and nontechnical

stakeholders.

Preferred Skills

 Experience supporting public-sector or enterprise websites.

 Familiarity with accessibility tools such as axe DevTools, WAVE, or Lighthouse.

 Experience with staging environments, controlled deployments, and website

recovery procedures.

 Familiarity with Microsoft Teams and collaborative development workflows.