Contract WordPress Web Developer

Our mission is to help our clients build strong online presences that attract nature lovers, campers, and adventure seekers. We’re looking for an experienced WordPress Web Developer who thrives in creating visually appealing and highly functional custom-built templates for campgrounds.

As a WordPress Web Developer for Campspot, you will be responsible for designing and developing custom WordPress templates for campground websites. You will collaborate with our supply team to craft visually stunning and user-friendly templates that enhance the visitor experience, ensuring easy navigation, seamless booking, and an overall engaging user interface for camping and outdoor adventure enthusiasts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Custom WordPress Template Design: Develop and implement a fully custom WordPress theme and template tailored specifically for campground businesses. Ensure the designs align with branding and industry best practices.
• Responsive Design: Ensure that all templates are mobile-friendly and responsive, providing an optimal viewing experience on all devices.
• UI/UX Optimization: Design and improve the user interface and user experience, focusing on features to enhance online booking through Campspot.
• SEO Best Practices: Implement SEO-friendly code and structure to ensure campground websites are optimized for search engines and easy to find by potential customers.
• Maintenance & Updates: Provide ongoing maintenance and updates to templates as needed, including bug fixes, security patches, and updates to ensure compatibility with the latest version of WordPress.
• Collaboration: Work closely with Campspot’s supply team to translate the client’s vision into a functioning website.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience developing custom WordPress themes and templates
• Strong proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP, with a deep understanding of WordPress architecture.
• Experience with popular page builders (Elementor, WPBakery, etc.) is a plus but not required.
• Strong understanding of responsive design principles and cross-browser compatibility.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Solid understanding of SEO and how to integrate it into website development.
• Experience working with version control systems (Git).
• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively with remote teams.
• A portfolio showcasing your WordPress web development work, particularly custom-built themes or templates.
• Experience working with APIs to improve integrations preferred
• Required English Level: Intermediate. Ability to read, write, and communicate.
• We are considering candidates in Brazil for this contract.

Pay for this role may be hourly or project-based. Final rate is based on candidate experience and skill level.

Campspot is a motivated team of outdoor enthusiasts and software professionals with decades of experience in the campground and outdoor industry. We’re looking to grow with people who embody our culture of learning, collaboration, and innovation. Today our portfolio includes two distinct but synergistic products: 

1. Campspot Management Software is the leading provider of reservation management software and tools for campgrounds and RV parks. It revolutionized the industry through its proprietary technology, allowing park owners to increase revenue through its inventory optimization tool and site-lock capabilities. Learn more at https://software.campspot.com/

2. The Campspot Marketplace (campspot.com and Campspot mobile app) is an online marketplace where travelers can find accommodations for their camping trips. Campspot’s inventory is 100% bookable and includes robust filters to help travelers customize their travel experience.