Job description for WordPress Developer at Anjuna Bay Bali
About the Role :
We are looking for a skilled WordPress Developer to build, maintain, and continuously improve our website. This role is primarily technical, focused on development, design implementation, performance, and site reliability — with SEO knowledge considered a strong bonus. If you love clean code, fast-loading sites, and turning designs into fully functional WordPress builds, we'd love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities :
WordPress Development (Primary Focus)
- Design, build, and customize WordPress websites from concept to launch
- Develop and modify themes, child themes, and custom plugins as needed
- Build responsive, mobile-first pages using page builders (Elementor, Divi, or similar) and/or custom code
- Write clean, maintainable HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP
- Optimize website performance, speed, and Core Web Vitals
- Manage website security, backups, updates, and version control
- Troubleshoot bugs, plugin conflicts, and hosting/server-related issues
- Integrate third-party tools and APIs (CRM, analytics, etc.)
- Maintain website documentation and manage staging/production environments
- Ensure cross-browser and cross-device compatibility
SEO Support (Good to Have) :
- Implement on-page SEO best practices during development (clean URL structures, schema markup, meta tags, sitemaps)
- Assist with basic keyword research and on-site content optimization when needed
- Support the marketing team with technical SEO audits and fixes (site speed, crawlability, indexing issues)
- Familiarity with tools such as Google Search Console, Google Analytics (GA4), Yoast SEO/Rank Math is a plus
Required Skills & Tools
Core Technical Skills (Required):
- Strong hands-on experience with WordPress (theme/plugin development and customization)
- Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP
- Experience with page builders (Elementor, Divi, or similar)
- Understanding of website hosting, DNS, SSL, and basic server management
- Experience with website speed/performance optimization (GTmetrix, PageSpeed Insights)
- Familiarity with Git or other version control systems
- Assist Digital Marketing Specialist in integrating between website and Google Tag Manager
Good to Have (Not Required):
- SEO tools: Google Keyword Planner, Ahrefs, SEMrush, Moz, Screaming Frog
- Google Analytics (GA4) and Google Search Console
- Basic understanding of digital marketing principles
Qualifications :
- 2+ years of experience in WordPress development
- Strong portfolio of live WordPress websites you've built or maintained
- Solid problem-solving and debugging skills
- Ability to translate design mockups into functional, polished websites
- Good communication skills in English

