PHP / WordPress Developer Needed — Thrive Themes + iHomefinder IDX Expertise

We are looking for an experienced WordPress developer with strong skills in **PHP, Thrive Themes, and the iHomefinder IDX plugin** to help improve and customize a real estate website. This is not a basic page-builder project. We need someone who understands how Thrive Theme Builder, WordPress templates, custom PHP, and iHomefinder IDX work together—and who can troubleshoot conflicts without breaking existing site functionality. The ideal developer can take ownership of technical issues, recommend practical solutions, and produce clean, maintainable work. ### Responsibilities - Customize pages and templates built with **Thrive Theme Builder** - Modify WordPress and theme functionality using **PHP, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript** - Configure and customize the **iHomefinder IDX plugin** - Improve the appearance and usability of property-search, listing, and property-detail pages - Ensure IDX content integrates cleanly with the site’s existing design - Troubleshoot plugin, theme, shortcode, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP conflicts - Improve mobile responsiveness across website and IDX pages - Optimize page speed and front-end performance - Implement changes safely using a staging environment - Test work across modern browsers and common screen sizes - Document customizations and provide a clear summary of completed work ### Required Experience - Strong PHP and WordPress development experience - Demonstrated experience with **Thrive Themes or Thrive Theme Builder** - Hands-on experience with **iHomefinder IDX** - Strong knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and responsive design - Experience customizing WordPress templates, hooks, filters, and child themes - Ability to diagnose conflicts between themes, plugins, and third-party scripts - Familiarity with staging, backups, Git, and safe deployment practices - Clear written communication and dependable project updates ### Preferred Qualifications - Experience developing real estate websites - Familiarity with MLS and IDX integrations - Experience improving Core Web Vitals and WordPress performance - Understanding of lead-generation forms, tracking, and conversion optimization - Experience with CRM, email-marketing, or real estate lead-routing integrations ## Initial Project Scope The initial engagement may include: 1. Reviewing the existing WordPress, Thrive Themes, and iHomefinder setup 2. Identifying technical conflicts, design limitations, and performance issues 3. Customizing IDX search and listing pages to better match the website 4. Resolving mobile-layout and responsiveness issues 5. Making PHP, CSS, and JavaScript adjustments where required 6. Testing all updates on staging before deployment 7. Providing documentation for any custom code or configuration changes There may be ongoing work for the right developer. ## Deliverables - Completed and tested website customizations - Functional iHomefinder IDX search, listing, and property-detail pages - Responsive layouts for desktop, tablet, and mobile - No unresolved PHP, JavaScript, or WordPress errors - Clean, maintainable custom code - Deployment to the live website after approval - Brief documentation of all changes ## To Apply Please include: - A brief summary of your relevant experience - Examples of WordPress websites you have built or customized - Specific examples of work completed with **Thrive Themes** - Specific examples of work completed with **iHomefinder IDX Optima Express Wordpress plugin** - Your availability - Your estimated hourly rate or fixed-project range - The word **“IDX”** at the beginning of your proposal so we know you read the full posting ## Screening Questions 1. How many websites have you worked on using iHomefinder IDX? 2. What types of iHomefinder customizations have you completed? 3. Describe your experience with Thrive Theme Builder. 4. How would you customize an IDX page that does not fully inherit the website’s theme styling? 5. How do you prevent custom PHP, CSS, or JavaScript changes from being overwritten during updates? 6. What information would you need before estimating the project? 7. Are you comfortable working on staging and deploying approved changes to production?