Description

Perseus Group is looking for a senior to intermediate WordPress web developer to own the ongoing maintenance, security, and optimization of our primary website. This is a long-term contract role requiring 15–20 hours per month, with flexibility for project-based spikesfocused on maintaining a mature WordPress codebase that is stable, secure, and evolving.

What you’ll do

  • Own ongoing maintenance of our WordPress website, including updates, fixes, and improvements
  • Execute cosmetic and structural site changes while protecting the integrity of the existing codebase
  • Regularly evaluate WordPress plugins, assess vulnerabilities, and apply patches or replacements as needed
  • Support and extend a multilingual website, including adding new languages with proper SEO structure and localization best practices
  • Ensure the site is optimized for organic search, including traditional SEO foundations and emerging AI-driven search considerations
  • Proactively flag risks, performance issues, or technical debt and recommend practical solutions

What we’re looking for

  • Senior or strong intermediate WordPress developer with hands-on experience maintaining production websites
  • Deep understanding of WordPress core, themes, plugins, and custom development
  • Strong grasp of website security, vulnerability management, and performance optimization
  • Experience working with multilingual WordPress setups and SEO implications across languages
  • Solid SEO knowledge, including technical SEO, structured data, and AI-influenced search visibility
  • Comfortable collaborating with hosting providers and internal stakeholders
  • Clear communicator who works independently and flags issues early

Contract details

  • Rate: up to $75 CAD per hour
  • Time commitment: ~15–20 hours per month, with flexibility for project-based spikes
  • Location: Remote
  • Eligibility: Based in North America
  • Availability: Must be available during EST working hours