WordPress Developer

1840 & Company is seeking a skilled WordPress Developer to join our team in Nigeria, with deep experience in Elementor, on-page SEO optimization, and performance tuning to build and maintain our websites using the Elementor site builder.   This role is critical to ensuring our site performs at the highest standards, loads fast, and delivers seamless user experiences. Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain WordPress sites using Elementor based on provided Photoshop or Figma designs.
• Optimize site performance for Google PageSpeed Insights, including:
• Image compression (WebP), lazy loading, and next-gen format optimization.
• Efficient CSS and JavaScript loading (minification, defer/async, removal of unused CSS).
• Font loading optimizations and preload strategies.
• Core Web Vitals improvements (LCP, CLS, FID).
• Mobile responsiveness and speed tuning.
• Configure and manage WP Rocket caching, CDN settings, and asset optimization.
• Implement and maintain All-in-One SEO plugin configurations, including basic schema markup.
• Create and manage dynamic templates and fields using Advanced Custom Fields (ACF).
• Integrate with HubSpot forms, tracking, and automation tools.
• Follow WordPress best practices, including theme structure, plugin management, and security.
• Maintain clean, scalable code and handle regular updates and QA testing.
• Work within a Cloudways staging environment, pushing updates to live after internal review.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of WordPress development experience.
• Proven expertise in Elementor Pro, custom styling, and responsive layout building.
• Strong understanding of SEO technical optimization techniques.
• Experience with Google PageSpeed or similar tools.
• Proficient with WP Rocket, ACF, and All-in-One SEO plugin.
• Solid grasp of HTML, CSS, JS, and modern front-end development principles.
• Experience integrating with HubSpot and CRM tools.
• Familiarity with Cloudways hosting and staging workflows.
• Meticulous attention to design details and ability to match UI designs accurately.

Bonus Skills:

• Knowledge of accessibility best practices (WCAG).
• Understanding of structured data and SEO testing tools (e.g., Google Search Console, Schema.org testing tools).

About 1840 & Company   1840 & Company is a global leader in Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) and remote talent solutions, dedicated to propelling businesses forward through our comprehensive suite of services. We specialize in connecting companies with world-class freelance professionals and delivering top-tier outsourcing services, across over 150 countries worldwide.   Our mission is to empower growth for forward-thinking businesses, seamlessly bridging any skill or resource gaps with our expertly vetted talent pool. We firmly believe in fostering an environment where exceptional individuals can achieve an optimal work-life balance, working remotely from any location, while maximizing their professional growth and earning potential.   We are headquartered in Overland Park, KS, USA with service delivery facilities in the Philippines, India, Ukraine, South Africa and Argentina. We invite you to explore the opportunities we offer and consider joining our exclusive network of global freelance talent. Visit www.1840andco.com to learn more about us. To explore a wealth of career opportunities and find a role that suits your unique skills and aspirations, please visit our dedicated jobs portal at jobs.1840andco.com. #LI-NS1 Apply To This Job