WordPress & Divi Developer

Contract Mid-to-Senior WordPress DeveloperWe are seeking a Contract Mid-to-Senior WordPress Developer with expert-level Divi experience to assist with both new website builds and the optimization of our existing digital footprint. You will serve as our technical anchor, building high-performance websites from the ground up while simultaneously auditing, troubleshooting, and speeding up our legacy Divi is a contract position. The candidate must be available to collaborate during core US Central Time (CST) business hours.Key Responsibilities:New Builds: Develop responsive, clean, and modern websites from scratch using WordPress, Divi, and custom child themes.Legacy Optimization: Audit existing Divi sites to identify bloat, fix layout conflicts, improve Core Web Vitals, and drastically decrease page load times.Custom Code: Write clean PHP, JavaScript, and CSS/SASS to extend Divi's native capabilities and integrate third-party APIs.Design to Code: Experience building responsive Divi layouts.Database & Security: Optimize MySQL databases, clean up legacy plugin remnants, and ensure all sites are fully secure.Requirements and Qualifications:Experience: 4+ years of professional WordPress development with a strong portfolio showcasing custom Divi Zone: Must be able to work and communicate effectively during US Central Time hours.Divi Mastery: Deep understanding of the Divi ecosystem, Theme Builder, library global items, and how to write custom CSS overrides without breaking the visual builder.Performance Expertise: Proven track record of optimizing heavy Divi code footprints, configuring advanced caching (WP Rocket, Redis), and optimizing imagery.Technical Stack: Strong proficiency in PHP, JavaScript (jQuery and Vanilla JS), HTML5, CSS3/SASS, and Git version control.About generis tek: generis tek is a boutique IT/professional staffing based in Chicago land. We offer both contingent labor & permanent placement services to several fortune 500 clients nationwide. Our philosophy is based on delivering long-term value and build lasting relationships with our clients, consultants and employees. Our fundamental success lies in understanding our clients' specific needs and working very closely with our consultants to create a right fit for both sides. We aspire to be our client has most trusted business partner.