WordPress Developer [SK-24448]

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.