Web Developer (WordPress)
Virtual Staff 365 · Philippines
Outsourcing and Offshoring Consulting · 51-200 employees
About the role
Handle routine WordPress website updates, content population, and technical troubleshooting to ensure smooth site functionality. Provide technical support for email templates and utilize AI tools for debugging and research.
What they look for
Requirements
Requires proven experience in WordPress management and a working knowledge of HTML and CSS. Candidates must possess strong critical thinking skills and the ability to effectively use AI tools for technical problem-solving.
Benefits
Full description
Our client is a premier growth marketing consultancy that embeds fractional marketing executives directly into technical B2B and SME businesses. They engineer scalable lead generation, elevate brand positioning, and drive high-impact marketing strategies from the inside out.
They are now seeking to hire a Web Developer (WordPress) to support their marketing team with day-to-day website, email, and technical maintenance requests. The purpose of this role is to handle routine web edits, troubleshooting, and template fixes to ensure client websites run smoothly and efficiently.
Job ResponsibilitiesWebsite Maintenance & Updates• Handle basic page updates, content population, and layout adjustments across WordPress sites
- Troubleshoot common website, layout, form, and plugin problems
- Test all changes across various devices and browsers to confirm proper functionality before handing work back
- Follow established processes strictly and flag any instructions that are unclear
- Escalate issues that fall outside the defined scope to senior team members
Email & Technical Support• Assist marketing coordinators with day-to-day email and technical tasks
- Fix email template issues and adjust formatting as required
- Respond promptly to technical enquiries and turn around small requests efficiently
Problem Solving & AI Utilization• Use AI tools safely to research solutions, learn underlying concepts, and debug code
- Write clear, detailed prompts to explain technical issues, code snippets, and attempted fixes
- Verify all AI-generated suggestions and code before applying them to live environments
- High level of written English communication skills
- Proven hands-on experience navigating and updating WordPress pages, content, and settings
- Working knowledge of basic HTML and CSS to fix layouts, edit email templates, and adjust page content
- Strong attention to detail with a habit of checking work thoroughly before submitting
- Excellent critical thinking skills to identify potential issues before making changes
- Ability to follow written processes strictly and ask for clarification when needed
- Practical experience using AI tools effectively to troubleshoot code and solve technical problems
Nice-to-Have Skills• Exposure to PHP or JavaScript
- Experience configuring and troubleshooting WordPress forms and plugins
- Familiarity with email template quirks across different email clients
- Permanent WFH Set-Up
- Dayshift (Australian Eastern Standard Time business hours)
- Full-Time Job
- HMO
- Annual Leave
- Christmas Bonus equivalent to 1 month's wage (pro-rate)