Wordpress Web Developer - Contract, Part Time, Remote, US Only

LunarLab is seeking a proactive, resourceful, consultative WordPress developer for our agency. As a WordPress Developer, you'll build and maintain websites for our clients across many different industries. We work with both new websites and existing websites, so you'll have the opportunity to build from scratch and to improve what's already there. The ideal candidate is someone who is communicative, curious, a great question-asker, a thoughtful problem-solver, open to feedback, and highly collaborative. We don't believe in silos and expect teamwork and collaboration with both your internal and client teams. We believe that the best ideas come from listening to all perspectives, asking tons of questions, and working together to build the best solution.We are not a marketing company, and we don't approach website work as such. Our customers depend on us to be proactive about their website, to advise them on how to keep it fresh so that it doesn't go stale, and to treat their business like a true partnership. LunarLab is known for exceptional customer experiences, and we care deeply about helping our customers' businesses succeed. We need someone who takes that same approach.About LunarLab:LunarLab is a remote-first UX Design and Product Strategy agency. We work with businesses of all sizes to design scalable software products for healthcare, financial services, sports, fitness, equipment rental, construction, eCommerce, social media, and more.Your Day-to-DayBuild, launch, and maintain WordPress websites for clients across a range of industries.Install, configure, update, and troubleshoot common WordPress plugins.Manage and update eCommerce components of websites, including updating shipping requirements or adding products.Keep sites secure, backed up, performant, and up to date.Proactively advise clients on how to keep their website current and useful over time.Communicate directly with clients and internal team members about scope, timing, and tradeoffs.Translate design files into responsive, accessible, well-built websites.Recommend improvements to content structure, functionality, and site performance.Document your work so both the team and non-technical clients can follow along.Read company-provided resources on creating inclusive and ethical software.Requirements & Qualifications5+ years of demonstrated professional WordPress development experience.Experience managing common WordPress plugins.Experience with eCommerce platform management (Shopify, BigCommerce, WooCommerce, etc). Shopify is the most immediate need.Highly communicative, proactive, and consultative in how you approach the work.Comfortable talking directly with clients and advising them, not just taking orders.Tenacious, curious, and collaborative in all aspects of your work.A quick learner with excellent communication skills.A portfolio of your work, which we will ask to see during the interview process.Thoughtful, discerning use of AI tools. You should personally understand and stand behind every line of code you ship.Nice to have:Design experience.Located in or near Birmingham, AL.Experience with startups and small businesses.Working knowledge of accessibility standards.Experience with Figma.Location & EligibilityYou must live and be authorized to work in the United States. We are not able to consider applicants located outside the US, and we can't sponsor visas for this role. We're remote-first, so you can work from anywhere in the US, though we'd love to find someone in or near Birmingham, AL if possible.This role is open to individual contractors only. Agencies, staffing firms, and anyone who intends to subcontract the work should not apply.About This RoleThis is a part-time contractor role to start, with the opportunity to expand into a full-time W2 position within six months to a year.Our Hiring ProcessWe do not use AI in our hiring process. Every resume is reviewed manually by the hiring manager.If you are selected for an interview, we will share information about the full hiring process, including questions that will be asked during each interview.LunarLab's Contractor Commitment:At LunarLab, we understand that contract workers often face inequalities when compared to employees. We strive to employ ethical contracting practices by:Ensuring that contractors are treated and paid fairlyProtecting contractors from abuse, harassment, or toxic environmentsProviding a safe way for contractors to speak up about problems they are experiencingIncluding contractors in team communications to receive and respond to company newsOutlining and sharing pathways to direct employment, including encouraging contractors to apply for internal rolesConducting annual audits and reporting to ensure that we meet our commitment to contractorsDiversity, Equity, and Inclusion:LunarLab will never discriminate against anyone based on their race, age, disability, socioeconomic background, ethnicity, national origin, sex, gender expression, marital status, religion, sexual orientation, neurodiversity, physical appearance, color, veteran status, or other lived experiences.