WordPress Developer

About the role

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, which manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a WordPress Developer based in Brazil.

We are seeking an experienced, AI-first WordPress Developer to build, maintain, and optimize websites for U.S.-based cannabis brands. In this role, you will manage full-cycle website development projects, from creating new websites and landing pages to migrations, troubleshooting, and ongoing improvements. You will combine strong technical development skills with modern AI tools to accelerate workflows, automate repetitive tasks, and improve delivery efficiency. Working across multiple client accounts, you will create visually appealing, responsive, accessible, and high-performing digital experiences. You will collaborate with a distributed web development team while focusing primarily on technical execution rather than direct client communication. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a digital marketing agency that embraces AI-driven innovation and serves a specialized North American market.

Accountabilities - Website Development: Design, develop, and maintain WordPress websites and landing pages, transforming Figma designs into polished, functional pages using WordPress and Elementor.

- AI-Powered Development: Integrate AI tools such as Claude, ChatGPT, and Cursor into daily development workflows to accelerate code generation, convert designs into web pages, debug issues, and automate repetitive tasks.

- Website Maintenance: Manage a high volume of ongoing website updates and technical requests across multiple client accounts, including content changes, banners, links, plugin management, and layout adjustments.

- Technical Troubleshooting: Identify, investigate, and resolve complex website issues across different CMS platforms using custom PHP, CSS, JavaScript, and other relevant technologies.

- Design Adaptation: Customize website layouts and visual elements to align with diverse brand identities, ranging from corporate multi-location businesses to creative, streetwear-inspired cannabis brands.

- E-commerce Integrations: Work with cannabis-specific e-commerce platforms and CMS solutions, including Blaze and Treez, and integrate online ordering and menu platforms such as Dutchie, Jane, COVA, and Breadstack.

- Website Migrations and Infrastructure: Support website migrations, DNS configurations, Cloudflare setups, and reverse-proxy implementations to ensure reliable website performance and availability.

- Technical SEO: Implement and maintain technical SEO configurations, including Google Analytics 4 (GA4), Google Tag Manager (GTM), schema markup, redirects, indexing checks, and Core Web Vitals optimization.

- Accessibility and Compliance: Ensure website launches and updates comply with WCAG accessibility standards and applicable cannabis industry requirements, including age verification systems and state-specific disclaimers.

- Technical Documentation: Create and maintain detailed documentation covering website architecture, development decisions, configurations, and implementation processes to facilitate knowledge sharing and seamless project handovers.