WordPress Developer Position Available In Knox, Tennessee
Tallo's Job Summary: We are looking for a WordPress Developer to join our digital team in Knoxville, TN. Responsibilities include translating design prototypes into WordPress websites, developing custom themes, optimizing site performance, and collaborating with designers and marketers. Required skills include 4+ years of WordPress experience, proficiency in PHP, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, and familiarity with design tools like Framer or Figma. Nice-to-have skills include experience with e-commerce solutions, SEO, and page builders. We offer competitive salary, hybrid work flexibility, and professional development opportunities.
Job Description
We’re seeking a creative and technically skilled WordPress Framer/Developer to join our growing digital team in Knoxville, TN. This hybrid position is perfect for someone who can bridge the gap between design and development – someone who can take a beautiful layout created in Framer (or similar tools like Figma/Webflow) and bring it to life in WordPress with clean, scalable, and high-performing code. If you’re passionate about building responsive, user-friendly websites that don’t just look great but perform flawlessly, we want to hear from you. Key Responsibilities Translate Framer, Figma, or other design prototypes into fully functional WordPress websites Develop and maintain custom WordPress themes and templates Optimize site speed, performance, and SEO best practices Ensure cross-browser compatibility and mobile responsiveness Collaborate closely with UI/UX designers, content creators, and marketing teams Manage plugin integrations, updates, and occasional troubleshooting Stay current with the latest web technologies, WordPress updates, and design trends Required Skills & Experience 4+ years of hands-on WordPress development experience Strong proficiency in PHP, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (vanilla and jQuery) Proven experience working with Framer, Figma, or similar visual design-to-code tools Experience with custom theme development (not just editing existing templates) Solid understanding of WordPress architecture, hooks, and APIs Ability to work in Git-based workflows (version control) Familiarity with responsive design frameworks (e.g., Bootstrap, Tailwind) Strong attention to detail with a pixel-perfect mindset Nice-to-Have Experience with WooCommerce or other WordPress e-commerce solutions Knowledge of headless WordPress or decoupled CMS architecture Experience using animation libraries like GSAP or Lottie Understanding of SEO fundamentals and performance optimization tools (e.g., Lighthouse, PageSpeed Insights) Familiarity with page builders like Elementor or Gutenberg (especially for content team handoff) What We Offer Competitive salary and benefits package Hybrid work flexibility with a Knoxville-based office Opportunities to work on diverse, high-impact web projects A collaborative, creative, and growth-minded team culture Professional development and continuous learning support
