Developer

Salary: $2,500-$2,800 USD/month
Remote – LATAM-based candidates only

At TalentCross, we connect LATAM-based professionals with top US clients who value expertise, precision, and dedication. We are currently hiring a Developer for one of our US-based clients in the legal industry. This is a remote role with competitive pay and growth opportunities.

About the Client
Our client is a leading US-based company that helps law firms strengthen their online presence and achieve top search rankings. They specialize in building and managing websites that are clean, systematic, and optimized for SEO and user experience.

About the Role
We are looking for a skilled Developer to join the growing development team. You will build high-performance law firm websites using WordPress, handle client requests, site maintenance, and feature implementation across a large portfolio of websites. This role is ideal for someone who understands how front-end and back-end decisions impact performance and user experience, and who can execute tasks with minimal oversight.

Responsibilities

Development & Execution

· Own client and internal development requests across a large portfolio of WordPress websites
· Implement features, layouts, and content updates across:
o Custom PHP/ACF templates
o Gutenberg-based themes
o Select page builder environments
· Translate designs into clean, responsive, and performant implementations
· Troubleshoot site issues, plugin conflicts, and front-end or CMS-related bugs
· Perform routine maintenance, updates, and QA to ensure site stability

Collaboration & Ownership

· Partner closely with Design, Project Management, and Account teams to deliver work accurately and on time
· Communicate clearly about progress, blockers, and tradeoffs
· Flag potential issues early and propose practical solutions
· Follow and reinforce internal coding standards, workflows, and QA processes

What Success Looks Like

· You consistently deliver accurate, high-quality work with minimal rework
· You can independently execute most requests while knowing when to escalate
· You communicate clearly, proactively, and professionally
· You contribute to a smooth, predictable development workflow
· You steadily deepen your understanding of themes, tools, and standards

Requirements

Qualifications

· 3–5 years of professional WordPress development experience (agency experience strongly preferred)

Core Technologies

· HTML & CSS (strong proficiency)
· PHP (working proficiency)
· JavaScript / jQuery (working proficiency)
· Bootstrap or similar CSS frameworks
· Familiarity with modern WordPress block (Gutenberg) development

WordPress Development

· Experience working with:
o Custom themes built with PHP templates and ACF
o Gutenberg-based themes and block patterns
o Page-builder-based sites
· Strong understanding of WordPress fundamentals:
o The Loop
o Hooks and filters
o Shortcodes
o Custom post types and taxonomies
· Comfortable navigating WordPress admin and adapting quickly to different site architectures
· Ability to implement features cleanly while following established standards

Commonly Used Plugins

· Advanced Custom Fields (ACF)
· Gravity Forms (including conditional logic and add-ons)
· Yoast SEO
· Performance plugins (e.g., NitroPack or similar)

Hosting & Environments

· Experience working within WP Engine or comparable managed hosting platforms
· Comfortable reviewing error logs, restoring backups, and troubleshooting environment-specific issues
· Familiarity with cPanel and other hosting dashboards

Design Implementation

· Confident translating designs from Figma or Adobe XD into responsive WordPress components
· Strong attention to spacing, typography, responsiveness, and visual consistency
· Understanding of accessibility and performance considerations

Tools & Collaboration

· Comfortable working day-to-day in Slack, project management tools, and video conferencing platforms
· Familiar with Google Workspace tools
· Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite is a plus (not required)

Why Join Us

· Work remotely from home
· Salary is $2,500-$2,800 USD/month
· Unlimited PTO
· Be part of a team that values precision, consistency, and professional growth

Apply now!