Associate WordPress Developer

About the role

SpecterOps is seeking an Associate Web Developer with WordPress experience to support the ongoing development, optimization, and maintenance of our public-facing web presence.  

You will work closely with our Marketing team to build and refine web pages, implement new functionality, and ensure our WordPress environment is well-maintained and scalable.  

We're looking for a self-directed developer who communicates clearly, manages their own workload effectively, and takes ownership of deliverables from start to finish. You should be equally comfortable building new features from scratch and jumping into an existing codebase to troubleshoot and improve it. The ideal candidate will bring both technical depth and an eye for design to every engagement. 

Salary Range: base salary annually, commensurate with experience.   

• $65,000 - $100,000 

Location: This position is remote, based in the U.S. with frequent travel for events they are leading, conferences, quarterly for in-person company events and other ad hoc meetings.   

• Preferred candidate location: West United States   
• Candidate must be authorized to work and reside in the United States; we do not currently sponsor immigration visas. 

Responsibilities 

• Design, develop, and maintain WordPress-based web properties, including custom themes and plugins 
• Build and update landing pages, campaign pages, and site sections in close collaboration with Marketing and Design 
• Implement responsive, accessible, and cross-browser-compatible front-end code (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) 
• Optimize site performance including page speed, Core Web Vitals, and SEO best practices 
• Manage WordPress configuration, plugin updates, and security hardening 
• Integrate third-party tools and APIs including CRM, marketing automation, and analytics platforms 
• Troubleshoot and resolve front-end and back-end issues in a timely manner 
• Maintain clean, well-documented code and follow established development standards 
• Support QA and testing processes to ensure consistent, high-quality releases 
• Collaborate asynchronously with a remote-first team across Marketing, Design, and Operations 

Requirements 

• 2+ years of professional web development experience, with significant focus on WordPress 
• Strong proficiency in PHP, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript (vanilla and/or modern frameworks) 
• A solid understanding of responsive design and the CSS box model. 
• Hands-on experience building and customizing WordPress themes and plugins from scratch 
• Practical experience using AI coding tools, with the foundational skills to understand, explain, and verify their output. 
• Familiarity with page builders such as Elementor, Gutenberg, or similar tools 
• Experience integrating HubSpot, Salesforce, Google Analytics, or similar platforms 
• Familiarity with basic testing, including checking functionality and appearance across browsers and screen sizes. 
• Understanding of web performance optimization, Core Web Vitals, and technical SEO 
• Solid grasp of WordPress security best practices and site hardening 
• Experience with Git-based version control workflows, and CLI usage. 
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a remote environment 
• Strong written communication skills for async collaboration 
• Desire to embody our core values of passion curiosity, consistent improvement, empathy, sustainability, humility and empowerment through transparency  
• Authorization to work and reside in the United States without sponsorship 

Nice to have 

• Experience with B2B tech or cybersecurity companies 
• Familiarity with headless WordPress or REST API integrations 
• Experience or familiarity with WPVIP 
• An eye for design, attention to detail, and enthusiasm for creating engaging web experiences. 
• Experience with web animation, interaction design, or prototyping. 

What We Offer    

• Health/Dental/Vision/life insurance: 100% covered for both the employee and their family   
• Flexible time off policy  
• 13 paid holidays annually    
• 401(k) with up to 4% company match    
• Stock Options & semi-annual bonuses   
• Remote work: $1,500 new hire allowance to set up home office    
• $500 annual home office allowance after first year   
• $150 monthly cell phone and internet reimbursement   
• $5,000 annual professional development allowance   
• $5,250 towards continuing education or student loan repayment    
• $1,200 annual budget for lifestyle, wellness, pet insurance and more   
• A one-time $10,000 benefit towards family planning   
• In person and virtual employee events throughout the year   
• And of course, company swag!        

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact us at [email protected]. Unsolicited resumes not accepted  

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