Use your WordPress development skills to help shape engaging, high-performing web experiences. O’Reilly Media is looking for a Web Developer to design and build custom themes, plugins, and responsive sites on a short-term basis.
About O’Reilly Media
For over 45 years, O’Reilly has been sharing the knowledge of innovators to help companies and individuals succeed. Their learning platform offers live training, books, videos, and certifications that prepare professionals for emerging tech trends. With a mission rooted in knowledge-sharing, O’Reilly empowers builders to propel the world forward.
Schedule
- Temporary, part-time role (20 hours/week, ~6 months)
- Remote, U.S.-based position
- Hired through staffing partner HR Options
What You’ll Do
- Design and develop custom WordPress themes and plugins from scratch
- Convert design mockups into responsive, SEO-optimized websites
- Optimize website performance, security, and page speed
- Troubleshoot, debug, and maintain existing WordPress sites
- Ensure cross-browser compatibility and mobile responsiveness
- Implement WordPress coding standards and best practices
What You Need
- 3+ years of WordPress development experience
- Proficiency in PHP, HTML5/CSS3, JavaScript, MySQL
- Strong skills in WordPress theme and plugin development
- Experience with custom post types, REST API, and Advanced Custom Fields (ACF)
- Familiarity with Git version control and responsive design principles
- Knowledge of web security, SEO, and performance optimization
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and design sensibility
- Ability to manage multiple projects and stay current with trends
Preferred
- Experience with Sass/LESS, React or Vue.js, Webpack/Gulp
- WordPress Multisite and HHA Exchange familiarity
- Contributions to WordPress community or open-source projects
Benefits
- Pay range: $38.46–$48.08 per hour
- Flexible remote work with impactful projects
- Opportunity to contribute to a globally recognized brand in tech education
This role is temporary and highly specialized—apply promptly to secure your spot.
Work with O’Reilly Media and help deliver high-quality web solutions that support innovators worldwide.
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