Wordpress Application Developer Tier 1

Howdy! We’re thunder::tech, an innovative integrated marketing agency headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio. We’re seeking a detail-oriented WordPress Developer to join our Development Department.

Our Development Department partners with strategy, design, and front-end teams to bring engaging, content-driven digital experiences to life. This role is focused on building, customizing, and maintaining WordPress-based websites that are performant, accessible, and easy to manage.

This position is well-suited for someone who enjoys CMS-driven development, custom theming, and working closely with designers and content teams.

Specific Responsibilities

• Develop, customize, and maintain WordPress websites
• Build custom WordPress themes and plugins to meet project requirements
• Implement designs with attention to responsiveness, accessibility, and performance
• Integrate WordPress with third-party services, APIs, and marketing tools
• Maintain and optimize WordPress databases and site performance
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve site issues across environments
• Collaborate with designers, front-end developers, and project managers
• Provide project updates and technical guidance to internal teams
• Stay current with WordPress core updates, plugin ecosystems, and security best practices

Primary Qualifications

• Strong experience developing with WordPress
• Proficiency in PHP, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
• Experience creating custom themes and plugins (not just page builders)
• Understanding of WordPress performance, security, and deployment best practices

Expected Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Web Development, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 1–3 years of professional WordPress development experience
• Experience working with modern WordPress workflows, including:
• Custom themes (block or classic)
• Plugin development
• Git-based source control
• Familiarity with hosting platforms, staging environments, and deployment workflows
• This position provides a market-competitive base salary between $55,000 and $65,000, with the final amount determined by the candidates' experience and qualifications.