Web Developer – WordPress & Shopify - Digital Agency

Web Developer

Full-Time | Remote

THE WEB DEVELOPER for our Client is part builder, part problem solver, and part digital futurist—someone who lives at the intersection of code, creativity, and curiosity. You’ll play a core role in executing and optimizing WordPress, Shopify, applications, and other digital environments for our clients, managing everything from plugin architecture to WPEngine hosting environments. You’ll help translate creative and strategic ideas into clean, high-performing websites that elevate brands across industries

You should be passionate about exploring what’s next in the world of web, whether that’s through AI tools like ChatGPT and Claude or staying on top of best practices in UI/UX, mobile responsiveness, and site performance. If you’ve ever gone down a rabbit hole just to understand how something works on the web, you’ll fit right in here.

We’re looking for someone who has a thirst for knowledge, a drive to stay on the cutting edge, and a strong grasp of how great digital experiences are designed and built. 

Reports to: Digital Strategy Director

Responsibilities

• WordPress Development

  • Build, maintain, and improve custom WordPress sites using themes, ACF, custom plugins, and block editing (Gutenberg).

  • Implement and optimize plugins for SEO, e-commerce (WooCommerce), performance, security, and analytics.

  • Ensure compatibility with evolving tech and security updates.

• Shopify Development

  • Customize Shopify themes using Liquid and support the build and optimization of e-commerce stores.

  • Integrate apps and manage store functionality in ways that align with brand strategy and user experience.

• Hosting + Technical Oversight

  • Manage and troubleshoot WPEngine hosting environments across multiple client sites.

  • Deploy staging environments, manage backups, and support CDN, SSL, caching, and security protocols.

  • Monitor performance, resolve technical issues, and coordinate with third-party providers as needed.

• UI/UX-Driven Execution

  • Apply best practices in user interface and user experience design to all digital builds.

  • Collaborate with our designers and strategists to ensure the front-end experience matches the creative vision and user goals.

  • Use heatmaps, analytics, and testing tools to inform decision-making and improvements.

• AI & Automation Integration

  • Leverage AI tools (like ChatGPT, Claude, and emerging platforms) for QA testing, content implementation, automation of dev tasks, and client site performance analysis.

  • Contribute ideas on how AI can be used to streamline builds and boost creativity across our digital workflows.

• Quality Assurance & Ongoing Support

  • Conduct thorough QA testing across browsers and devices.

  • Support site maintenance, plugin updates, performance monitoring, and security audits.

  • Ensure every site meets mobile responsiveness and ADA compliance standards.

• Team Collaboration & Curiosity

  • Work side-by-side with creative, account, and strategy teams to bring campaigns and websites to life.

  • Stay current on new frameworks, web trends, plugin updates, and hosting innovations—and share learnings with the team.

  • Be open to mentorship and mentoring. We grow together.

Qualifications

Required:

• 4+ years of experience in WordPress and Shopify development

• Deep knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, Liquid, and WordPress architecture

• Experience with WPEngine or comparable managed hosting environments

• Proficient in using plugins such as ACF, Yoast, WP Rocket, WooCommerce, Elementor, etc.

• Strong understanding of UI/UX best practices, mobile-first design, and web accessibility

• Familiarity with Git, version control, staging workflows

• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail

• Clear and confident communication skills

Preferred but not required:

• Experience with AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, GitHub Copilot, Perplexity, Base44, etc.

• Exposure to headless CMS 

• Familiarity with analytics dashboards, tag managers, and heatmapping tools like Hotjar

• An instinct for branding and content hierarchy

Who You Are

• You’re organized, proactive, and relentless in your curiosity.

• You love building beautiful, functional things—and you take pride in how they’re built.

• You’re eager to learn, open to feedback, and excited by the ever-changing nature of digital.

• You’re eager to offer new solutions and ideas to help push projects forward

• You want to work in a place that values good people, strong ideas, and even stronger execution.

Why Agency 15?

We’re a creative-first, people-first agency built on the idea that the best work comes from a place of collaboration, care, and curiosity. At Agency 15, you’ll join a team that’s big enough to bring bold ideas to life—and small enough that your voice will be heard in every room. We believe in investing in our people, our tools, and our culture. If that sounds like your kind of place, we’d love to meet you.