WordPress Developer (Permanent Work from home)

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Are you actively looking for a new opportunity? Or just checking the market? Well… you might just be in the right place!

We have bike enthusiasts, foodies, video game heroes, dog and cat lovers, movie buffs, musicians, and every variety of people. Lightspeed was founded on the principles of diversity and inclusion and our daily practices and interactions reflect this commitment everyday. Wherever you look, you will find a friend in Lightspeed. If you’re keen to join, we’re looking for a WordPress Developer (Permanent Work from home) to join our team in Manila. 

You will be responsible for building and managing customer websites with a focus on using WordPress. Your role will involve supporting existing sites, overseeing the entire process of creating new ones, and ensuring a smooth migration experience for our North American customers. We're looking for someone who is passionate about creating clean, visually stunning website designs, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is highly organized to manage multiple projects from start to finish. If you're a self-starter who enjoys working both independently and collaboratively, we’d love to hear from you!

What you’ll be doing:

• Designing and developing WordPress websites using the Divi theme and templates.
• Providing maintenance, troubleshooting, and upgrades for WordPress websites.
• Migrating content and assets to newly built websites.
• Collaborating with clients to publish websites and configure domains and DNS settings.
• Installing, configuring, and updating WordPress plugins for features like forms, calendars, caching, and more.

And a little bit of… 

• Collaborating with multiple teams throughout various stages of the development pipeline.
• Handling additional website-related tasks as requested by other internal teams.

What you need to bring:

We're looking for a candidate who has experience with the following:

• Proven experience in WordPress development, supported by a portfolio of past work.
• Previous experience with Divi Theme and Divi Builder, or similar tools.
• Strong knowledge of HTML and CSS.
• Familiarity with cPanel, WordPress hosting, and domain management.
• Experience working with PHP and JavaScript.
• Knowledge of Google Analytics and Search Console.

Our hiring process is very straightforward. You’ll undergo a preliminary video screening and the whole process will be conducted at the comfort of your own home, through Zoom or Google Meet. No need to go through Manila's heavy traffic!

Thank you for your application and for your patience as we review it.
Due to the holiday season and limited staff availability over the next two weeks, there may be delays in our responses. We’ll do our best to get back to you as soon as possible. However, if you don’t hear from us during this time, please rest assured that we’ll be in touch in the first week of January.
Thank you for your understanding, and we wish you a wonderful holiday season!

What’s in it for you?

Come live the Lightspeed experience...

• Ability to do your job in a permanent work from home environment;
• Genuine career opportunities in a company that’s creating new jobs everyday;
• Work in a team big enough for growth but lean enough to make a real impact.

… and enjoy a range of benefits that’ll keep you happy and healthy:

• Market-leading salary package
• Permanent work from home setup
• Coworking space available, if needed
• We follow the PH holidays!
• Benefits you can enjoy from day one: 
• HMO for you and your 2 dependents (Maxicare)
• 15 Vacation leaves
• 10 Sick leaves
• Government Mandated Benefits
• Food Allowance of 1000PHP per month
• Work from Home Allowance of 1000PHP per month
• Health and wellness benefit of 7500PHP per year
• Free LinkedIn Learning License
• Free access to Mental Health support and coaching services
• Opportunity to grow your career in a company that values internal mobility
• Exciting online and in-person events hosted regularly by our Manila Culture Club

Not yet convinced?

For honest reviews left by real people, you can check our Glassdoor page. To know more about Lightspeed, you can check our website, LinkedIn, and Youtube pages. We’re an open book!  

We know that people are more than what’s on their CV. If you’re unsure that you have the right profile for the role... hit the ‘Apply’ button and give it a try!

We partner with Inform Group to employ our Lightspeed workforce in the Philippines. Inform Group hosts Lightspeed employees who enjoy the benefits of the Philippine labour code combined with the full career opportunities provided by Lightspeed.