Virtasant is a global technology services company with a network of over 4,000 technology professionals across 130+ countries. We specialize in cloud architecture, infrastructure, migration, and optimization, helping enterprises scale efficiently while maintaining cost control.
Our clients range from Fortune 500 companies to fast-growing startups, relying on us to build high-performance infrastructure, optimize cloud environments, and enable continuous delivery at scale.
Our client is a US company that specializes in online real estate marketplaces, making a difference in the way people buy and sell their homes.
As a crucial member of our client's team, you'll be the creative force behind their consumer-facing WordPress site. You'll weave your magic using a combination of WordPress wizardry and PHP prowess to build and maintain captivating websites. Your innovative solutions and commitment to efficiency will drive our client towards delivering an unmatched website experience that customers can trust. You will be fully remote, but you need to be based in Latin America.
You're not just a developer; you're a problem-solving virtuoso! You thrive in a fast-paced environment, collaborating seamlessly with your teammates. When the path isn't crystal clear, you're not afraid to ask questions and propose ingenious solutions that save time and elevate the quality of our client's code. Your passion for creating user-centric solutions sets you apart as a true leader in the field.
Your Location - Latin AmericaWhat You’ll DoFrontend WordPress Development: Use your expertise in WordPress, PHP, and frontend technologies (JavaScript/CSS) to enhance the consumer-facing websites and deliver a seamless, responsive user experience that meets the company’s high standards.
SEO Integration and Optimization: Work with the SEO and content teams to develop, document, and implement technical SEO requirements. Ensure all frontend and backend work follows SEO best practices, including site speed, mobile-first indexing, and schema markup.
Performance Optimization: Find and apply best practices for code efficiency, troubleshoot potential issues, and ensure all development work contributes to a fast, reliable website.
Must-Have Experience
3 to 5+ years of experience in the stack below
Frontend development mastery (HTML, CSS, JS, AJAX)
Expert in CSS, SCSS, jQuery, JavaScript, Scoping JS and CSS, Ajax requests and responses
PHP Expertise: creating and working with Custom Classes, Hooks, Filters, Actions, and troubleshooting
WordPress Experience - Strong experience with CPTs, custom PHP templates, Plugins, Themes, WP built-in Functions, and troubleshooting.
ACF and Gutenberg are really neat nice-to-haves!
External API Integration Experience - Working with REST and/or GraphQL APIs, including external endpoints, JSON payloads, request/response handling, and data integration using PHP and JavaScript.
Experience with MySQL and efficient DB queries, using WP built-in functions, making efficient/light calls with speed in mind
2+ years' experience using Git for WordPress - GIT command line and repository control is a must-have; no learning this on the job
Ability to spot and defuse potential issues
Experience with GA4 and Google Tag Manager (GTM), including implementing custom JavaScript events, data layer pushes, and tracking parameters.
Recruiter interview (30 min)
Technical Interview (30 min)
Client Interview 1 (technical chat with Dir. of Engineering, 45 minutes)
Client Interview 2 (cultural chat with Dir. of Engineering and Lead Product Manager, 45 minutes)
We strive to move efficiently from step to step so that the recruitment process can be as fast as possible.
What we offerTotally remote, full-time (40h/week)
Work hours - 8 hours, either US Central or Eastern time office hours
Long-term, no end date, independent contractor agreement
Payment in USD, biweekly or monthly - your choice
Skills Required
- 3 to 5+ years of experience with the required technology stack
- Frontend development experience with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and AJAX
- Expertise in CSS, SCSS, jQuery, JavaScript scoping, and AJAX requests and responses
- PHP experience with custom classes, hooks, filters, actions, and troubleshooting
- Strong WordPress experience with custom post types, custom PHP templates, plugins, themes, built-in functions, and troubleshooting
- Experience integrating REST and/or GraphQL APIs, including JSON payloads and request/response handling
- Experience with MySQL and efficient database queries
- At least 2 years of Git experience for WordPress, including command-line and repository control
- Ability to identify and resolve potential issues
- Experience with ACF and Gutenberg
- Experience with GA4 and Google Tag Manager, including custom JavaScript events, data layer pushes, and tracking parameters
- Ability to work remotely while based in Latin America
What We Do
Virtasant is a fully-remote and globally distributed technology and business services company that brings the breadth and capability of more than 4,000 technology professionals in 130 countries. We started working in the public cloud in 2007, and over the last 13 years, our team has built or re-platformed over 200 applications, with over 600 million lines of code currently under management. In this time, our team has developed proprietary software and methodologies that help us quickly and accurately identify opportunities to maximize the speed, scale and cost advantages that come with native cloud computing. Virtasant combines industry-leading cloud specialization with a deep bench of global experts across every aspect of the product lifecycle to deliver superior results to our clients. Virtasant offers services including cloud assessments and migrations, custom product development, information management, machine learning, remote team management, application modernization, full-lifecycle technology outsourcing, and more
