WordPress Developer for Performance Optimization, Bug Fixes & Custom Features

Job Overview We are looking for an experienced *WordPress Developer* to help us optimize, maintain, and improve an existing WordPress website. The ideal candidate should be comfortable working with existing websites, identifying technical issues, improving performance, fixing bugs, and developing custom functionality when required. Responsibilities * Optimize website speed and improve **Google PageSpeed and Core Web Vitals** * Identify and resolve WordPress bugs and technical issues * Fix contact forms, email delivery, SMTP, and related connectivity issues * Troubleshoot plugin conflicts and compatibility problems * Fix responsive, layout, and UI/UX issues across desktop, tablet, and mobile * Develop and integrate custom WordPress functionality * Make required content and website updates * Work with Elementor and customize existing layouts * Optimize WordPress database, queries, and overall website performance * Integrate third-party APIs when required * Implement custom solutions using PHP, JavaScript/jQuery, HTML, and CSS * Review website security and follow WordPress development best practices * Test all changes properly before deployment ## Required Skills * Strong WordPress development experience * PHP * HTML5 / CSS3 * JavaScript / jQuery * Elementor * MySQL * WordPress performance optimization * Responsive design * Plugin and theme customization * Troubleshooting and debugging Nice to Have * WooCommerce experience * REST API / third-party API integration * Custom plugin development * Custom theme development * Experience with Core Web Vitals and PageSpeed Insights * Knowledge of WordPress security and optimization tools Expected Deliverables * Improved website loading speed and performance * Better Core Web Vitals/PageSpeed results * Fully functional contact forms and email delivery * All identified bugs resolved * Responsive issues fixed * Required custom features implemented * Website content updated as requested * Optimized database and WordPress configuration * Clean and maintainable code * Thorough testing with no broken functionality after deployment ## Ideal Candidate We prefer someone with **3+ years of hands-on WordPress development experience** and a strong portfolio of completed projects. You should be able to work independently, communicate clearly, provide regular progress updates, and troubleshoot problems rather than only making basic content or design changes. To Apply Please share: 1. A brief introduction about your WordPress experience 2. 2–3 relevant WordPress projects from your portfolio 3. Your experience with website speed/Core Web Vitals optimization 4. Your hourly rate or preferred project pricing 5. Your availability to start