Backend-Focused WordPress Developer Needed for Custom Elementor Pro Websites

BACKEND-FIRST WORDPRESS DEVELOPER REQUIRED — PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING

This is not a basic Elementor design role.

We are looking for a highly skilled WordPress developer with strong backend development, troubleshooting, custom PHP, webhook integration, email configuration, and custom integration experience.

Backend experience is the most critical need for this role. However, you must also have strong front-end skills and be able to accurately build modern, responsive, high-end websites from provided mockups and design direction.

If you mostly depend on plugins, templates, WP Forms, Contact Form 7, or drag-and-drop tools to build functionality, this is not the right role for you.

You must be able to work with custom PHP, JavaScript, AJAX, WPCode Snippets, custom forms, webhooks, WP SMTP, email configuration, Stripe, Mailchimp, WooCommerce, booking plugins, responsive layouts, custom CSS, and backend WordPress troubleshooting.

A critical part of this role will involve building, connecting, and troubleshooting webhooks, form submissions, automated email workflows, SMTP issues, payment notifications, booking notifications, and other backend communication between WordPress and third-party tools.

You must also be able to take provided mockups and build clean, polished, mobile-responsive pages with strong attention to layout, spacing, typography, responsiveness, and visual accuracy.

We need someone who can fix technical problems, resolve plugin conflicts, troubleshoot broken functionality, test integrations, and make the website work properly without needing constant step-by-step instructions.

PLEASE DO NOT APPLY if you cannot confidently handle backend WordPress development, PHP troubleshooting, webhooks, email configuration, custom integrations, and clean front-end execution.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for a backend-first WordPress developer who can also execute high-quality front-end website builds.

Our websites include custom integrations and custom applications using PHP, JavaScript, AJAX, CSS, WordPress functionality, webhooks, third-party tools, custom forms, email systems, booking systems, payment integrations, WooCommerce, responsive layouts, and performance optimization.

This role is not for someone who only builds pages in Elementor or installs templates. We need someone who can build, customize, troubleshoot, and support modern WordPress websites that require backend thinking, custom code, webhook logic, email configuration, front-end accuracy, and real issue resolution.

We build our websites using WordPress, Elementor Pro, WPCode Snippets, custom PHP, JavaScript, AJAX, CSS, webhooks, and custom integrations. We do not use templates.

We will provide mockups and design direction. You must be able to execute those mockups accurately on the front end while also making sure the backend functionality works properly.

Please review these websites before applying:

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If you cannot support, troubleshoot, and build websites at this level, please do not apply.

CRITICAL REQUIREMENT

The most important requirement for this role is backend WordPress experience.

Again, this is not just an Elementor design role. This is a backend-focused WordPress role for someone who can troubleshoot, code, integrate, configure, and resolve technical problems independently.

PHP, webhooks, custom integrations, and email configuration are critical needs for this role.

You must be able to troubleshoot and resolve issues related to:

Custom PHP functionality
Webhook setup and troubleshooting
Webhook-based form submissions
Webhook notifications and automation
AJAX and JavaScript functionality
Custom form submissions
WP SMTP and email delivery

Email configuration and deliverability issues
Automated email notifications
Booking confirmation emails
Payment notification emails
Stripe webhook/payment notifications
Mailchimp integration and automation
WooCommerce setup and troubleshooting
WooCommerce email issues
Booking plugin setup and troubleshooting
Plugin conflicts
Broken site functionality
WordPress performance issues
Mobile and browser-specific issues
Backend errors
Database or configuration-related issues
Custom WordPress workflows
Custom integrations that require code beyond basic plugin setup

We are especially looking for someone who can create and troubleshoot custom forms using PHP, AJAX, JavaScript, webhooks, and proper email configuration.

We are not looking for someone who only knows WP Forms, Contact Form 7, or basic drag-and-drop form plugins.

Plugins may be part of the workflow, but you must know how to troubleshoot them, customize them, connect them properly, configure email delivery, and fix issues when they do not work as expected.

FRONT-END REQUIREMENT

Backend experience is the priority, but strong front-end development is also required.

You must be able to take provided mockups, references, or design direction and build the website accurately in WordPress.

You should have a strong eye for:

Layout
Spacing
Typography
Responsiveness
Mobile presentation
Visual hierarchy
Clean front-end execution
Modern luxury website design
Animation and interactive effects
Custom CSS
Cross-browser consistency

We do not need someone who only makes pages look nice. We need someone who can make the website look good and function correctly.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Strong WordPress backend development experience
Custom PHP development
Webhook integration
Webhook troubleshooting

Email configuration
WP SMTP / email delivery troubleshooting
JavaScript
AJAX
HTML5
CSS3
Custom CSS
Elementor / Elementor Pro
WPCode Snippets
Custom form integrations
Custom email notifications
WooCommerce integration
WooCommerce email troubleshooting
Stripe integration
Stripe webhook troubleshooting
Mailchimp integration
Booking plugins such as Amelia
Booking notification setup and troubleshooting
Events calendar plugins
Advanced Custom Fields / ACF
Custom WordPress functionality
Dynamic content development
Plugin conflict troubleshooting
Backend issue resolution
WordPress maintenance and troubleshooting
Website performance optimization
Speed optimization
Responsive web development
Mobile optimization
Cross-browser testing
Mockup-to-website development
Modern front-end development
SEO best practices
Google Analytics integration
Google Search Console setup

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

Building custom WordPress websites using Elementor Pro and custom code
Creating custom forms using PHP, AJAX, JavaScript, and webhooks
Setting up and troubleshooting WP SMTP and email delivery
Configuring and troubleshooting automated website emails
Building and troubleshooting webhook-based workflows
Setting up and troubleshooting booking plugins such as Amelia
Integrating Stripe, Mailchimp, WooCommerce, and other tools
Troubleshooting Stripe webhooks, payment notifications, and checkout issues
Troubleshooting WooCommerce emails and backend functionality
Writing and modifying PHP, CSS, JavaScript, and AJAX
Creating custom functionality through WPCode Snippets or theme-level code
Troubleshooting plugin conflicts and backend errors
Fixing broken forms, checkout issues, email issues, booking issues, and webhook issues
Fixing custom functionality when plugins do not work correctly
Testing forms, payments, bookings, emails, webhooks, and integrations before submitting work
Converting mockups into fully responsive WordPress websites
Building polished front-end layouts with clean spacing, typography, and mobile responsiveness
Optimizing websites for speed, performance, mobile, and SEO
Maintaining and improving existing client websites

WHO THIS ROLE IS NOT FOR

This role is not for someone who only knows Elementor design.
This role is not for someone who only installs plugins and templates.
This role is not for someone who depends on plugins for every feature.
This role is not for someone who cannot troubleshoot backend issues.
This role is not for someone who only uses WP Forms or Contact Form 7.
This role is not for someone who cannot write or understand PHP, AJAX, JavaScript, and webhook logic.
This role is not for someone who cannot configure or troubleshoot email delivery issues.
This role is not for someone who cannot build responsive front-end layouts from mockups.
This role is not for someone who ignores spacing, mobile layout, typography, or visual polish.
This role is not for someone who disappears, misses deadlines, or needs constant follow-up.
This role is not for someone who says “it should work” without testing and resolving the issue.
This role is not for someone who cannot take ownership of technical problems.

WHO THIS ROLE IS FOR

This role is for someone who understands how WordPress works beyond the page builder.

You should be comfortable reviewing errors, testing functionality, identifying plugin conflicts, fixing custom code, configuring SMTP, troubleshooting email delivery, building webhook integrations, improving performance, and making sure every part of the website works correctly.

You should also be comfortable building clean, modern, responsive front-end layouts that match provided mockups and design direction.

You must be able to work independently, communicate clearly, meet deadlines, and take ownership of technical issues until they are resolved.

We need someone who can think through problems, not someone who waits for step-by-step instructions for every issue.

You may use Codex or AI coding tools to assist with coding, but you must understand the code, test it properly, and be able to fix problems yourself.

TO APPLY

Please send the following:

1. Your best WordPress websites that include custom functionality
2. Examples of backend WordPress issues you have solved
3. Examples of custom forms you have built using PHP, AJAX, JavaScript, or webhooks
4. Examples of webhook integrations you have built or troubleshot
5. Examples of WP SMTP, email configuration, or email deliverability issues you have resolved
6. Examples of Stripe, Mailchimp, WooCommerce, or booking plugin work
7. Examples of front-end websites you built from mockups or design direction
8. A short explanation of your backend WordPress experience
9. Your availability
10. Confirmation that you reviewed ---------- and ----------

Applications that only show basic Elementor websites will not be considered.

To confirm you've read this posting, begin your application with: "Backend First," followed by two sentences explaining the most complex custom WordPress backend feature you've built, such as a custom plugin, API integration, custom PHP application, database architecture, webhook workflow, advanced email configuration, or similar backend solution, and the business problem it solved.