WordPress Developer

Aquent · Seattle, Washington

FULL TIME

Job Description

Placement Type: Temporary Salary: $60-63 Hourly Start Date: Nov 2, 2026 Duration: 8-9 weeks Partner with Aquent to join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to enhancing its digital presence and optimizing its marketing technology stack. This innovative company provides a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on their core digital strategy, shaping how they engage with their audience and drive business growth. Are you a seasoned developer passionate about building robust, custom web experiences? This is your chance to architect a scalable and high-performing website that will serve as the cornerstone of our client's marketing efforts. We are seeking a talented individual to spearhead a comprehensive CMS transition, moving from an existing platform to a powerful, custom WordPress environment. You'll work closely with marketing leadership, translating cutting-edge designs into functional, pixel-perfect web experiences and ensuring seamless integration with critical marketing automation systems. Your expertise will directly influence the success of their digital marketing initiatives and provide a stable, user-friendly platform for future growth, making a tangible impact on how they connect with their audience. What You'll Do

Architect and build responsive custom themes, dynamic page templates, and flexible Gutenberg blocks based on provided design files, leveraging modern development practices and AI-assisted workflows for maximum efficiency. Establish and manage local development environments (WordPress Studio preferred) and seamlessly deploy to staging environments for thorough marketing review and testing. Expertly embed and rigorously test Marketo forms, implement Munchkin tracking scripts, and configure hidden field routing to ensure flawless lead synchronization with Marketo and Salesforce. Lead a comprehensive migration of existing blog posts, landing pages, and media assets from HubSpot to the new WordPress platform. Implement full 301 redirect mappings and meticulously preserve critical SEO attributes, including metadata, sitemaps, canonical tags, and analytics configurations. Configure production hosting, secure the site with SSL, and manage the DNS cutover process on GoDaddy to ensure a smooth and successful launch. Conduct extensive cross-browser and cross-device testing, perform accessibility audits (targeting WCAG 2.1 AA compliance), and optimize for superior page speed and overall performance. Provide clear, concise handoff documentation to empower the marketing team to confidently manage day-to-day updates and maintenance post-launch. What You'll Bring 4+ years of professional WordPress development experience, demonstrating expertise in custom PHP themes, Gutenberg blocks, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Hands-on experience with AI-assisted development workflows for building custom WordPress environments. Proven proficiency in Marketo integration, including embedding forms, configuring hidden fields, and implementing Munchkin tracking scripts within custom WordPress sites. Demonstrated expertise in CMS migrations from platforms like HubSpot, including sophisticated 301 redirect strategies and meticulous SEO preservation. Practical knowledge of production hosting setup, SSL certificate installation, and GoDaddy DNS cutovers. Extensive experience executing cross-device quality assurance, advanced page speed optimization, and adherence to accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1 AA). Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to work autonomously as a technical advisor and clearly articulate complex technical concepts to non-developer marketing stakeholders.

Company	Aquent
Location	Seattle, Washington
Type	FULL TIME
Niche	Computer and Mathematical Occupations

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