WordPress Developer Needed to Build a Custom Resource

Job Description We are seeking an experienced WordPress developer to build a custom, searchable Resource Library within an existing WordPress website. The Resource Library will allow our internal team to add, edit, organize, and remove resources from the WordPress admin area. Website visitors should be able to browse, search, filter, and view individual resources through a clean, responsive front-end experience. This is a defined contract project estimated at approximately 30-40 development hours. We prefer an independent developer located in Colombia, Chile, Peru or Costa Rica who can communicate clearly in English and work within U.S. Central Time for scheduled meetings and updates. The developer will work with our internal team and will be expected to review the existing website before confirming the final timeline and cost. Project Scope WordPress Admin Development The selected developer will: Create a custom WordPress Resource Library post type or module. Add the Resource Library to the WordPress admin menu. Build functionality to add new resources. Include form validation and PDF upload/save functionality. Build functionality to edit existing resources. Build functionality to delete resources. Create a Resource Category module with add, edit, and delete capabilities. Connect resources to their assigned categories. Create an admin listing page with pagination and search functionality. Front-End Development The selected developer will: Integrate the Resource Library into the existing website menu or card navigation. Create a front-end Resource Library listing page. Create a default resource card or listing design. Build keyword search functionality. Build dynamic category filtering. Include a scrollable category section when needed. Create an individual Resource Details page. Ensure the Resource Library is responsive across desktop, tablet, and mobile devices. Required Deliverables Fully functioning Resource Library within WordPress. Custom WordPress admin functionality for managing resources and categories. Searchable and filterable front-end Resource Library. Individual Resource Details page. Responsive design across devices. Testing and bug resolution. Deployment to the live website. Administrative documentation or video walkthrough. All source code and custom files developed for the project. A short post-launch warranty period for defects related to the completed work. Required Experience Strong experience developing custom WordPress functionality. Experience with custom post types, taxonomies, and custom fields. Strong PHP, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS skills. Experience building WordPress search and filtering functionality. Experience working with PDF uploads and media management. Ability to work safely in a staging environment and deploy to production. Familiarity with responsive design and cross-browser testing. Experience with Git, backups, and version control is preferred. Clear written and verbal communication in English. Experience with Advanced Custom Fields, Elementor, Gutenberg, WPBakery, or similar WordPress tools should be identified in the proposal. The exact page builder and current website structure will be reviewed with shortlisted candidates. Proposal Instructions Please include the following in your proposal: A brief explanation of your relevant WordPress development experience. Two or three examples of WordPress resource libraries, directories, searchable content centers, or similar functionality you have developed. Your location and time zone. Your hourly rate or proposed fixed-price amount. Your estimated number of hours and completion timeline. The WordPress tools or development approach you would use. Any questions or potential risks you see in the scope. Confirmation that you will personally complete the work. Confirmation that all custom code and project files will be transferred to us at completion. Your availability for meetings during U.S. Central Time. Please begin your proposal with the words “Resource Library” so we know you reviewed the complete description. Suggested Upwork Screening Questions Please share an example of a searchable or filterable WordPress library, directory, or content center you personally developed. How would you structure the resources and categories within WordPress? Based on the scope provided, what is your preliminary estimate for hours, timeline, and total cost? What information would you need from us before confirming your final estimate? How do you manage staging, backups, testing, and deployment for an existing WordPress website? What post-launch support do you provide for defects or issues related to your work? Are you the developer who will personally complete the project?