Contract WordPress Developer

Gemini: Advanced Marketing Solutions

. Build and enhance custom and templated WordPress websites .

Posted 11/4/2026contractRemote • Minnesota • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates deep expertise in WordPress development, including proficiency in PHP, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, while effectively managing multiple client websites and ensuring optimal site performance and user experience. Strong communication skills and attention to detail are essential for collaborating with project managers and addressing ongoing development requests.

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WordPress DevelopmentPHPHTMLCSSJavaScript

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Hard Skills

WordPress ExpertiseCustom ThemesPage BuildersDatabase TroubleshootingGA4 ImplementationGoogle Tag ManagerForm Submission TrackingCall TrackingSite Speed OptimizationMobile Responsiveness

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationAttention to DetailReliable Follow-Through

Tools & Technologies

BlocksyWordPress Block Editor

Industry Keywords

Digital Marketing AgencyClient Website SupportWebsite FunctionalityUser ExperienceWebsite Maintenance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

JavaScriptPHPWordPress

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and enhance custom and templated WordPress websites
Maintain sites across different themes, page builders, plugins, and codebases
Troubleshoot functionality, layout, mobile responsiveness, site speed, and plugin conflicts
Improve unstable or poorly built sites and determine when a larger rebuild is warranted
Handle ongoing development requests and thoroughly test changes before they go live
Complete monthly hosting-related maintenance, backup checks, and WordPress, theme, and plugin updates
Support client websites for Gemini Agency, a Twin Cities digital marketing agency
Contribute ideas on new tools and approaches to building websites

Requirements

What you’ll need

Previous experience supporting digital marketing agencies is required
Deep WordPress expertise, including PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and database troubleshooting
Experience with custom themes, the WordPress block editor, and common page builders
Blocksy experience is a plus
Proven ability to repair and maintain websites not originally built by the candidate
Experience managing requests across multiple client websites and working with account and project managers
Clear communication about availability, estimates, timelines, and potential issues
Reliable follow-through and careful attention to detail
Understanding how website functionality and user experience support conversions is a huge plus
Experience implementing and troubleshooting GA4, Google Tag Manager, form submission tracking, and call tracking is a huge plus
Not currently accepting applications from offshore developers or development teams

Benefits

Comp & perks

Ongoing contract engagement of approximately 50 hours per month
4–7 hours per month allocated to hosting-related maintenance and monthly updates
Approximately 45 hours per month allocated to development maintenance, troubleshooting, and client requests
Room to contribute ideas on new tools and approaches to building websites