Remote Senior Website Developer (WordPress Specialist)

Job Title: Remote Senior Website Developer (WordPress Specialist)
Location: Remote (AEST Business Hours)
Employment Type: Part-Time / Gig (with potential to become Full-Time)


Important Application Instructions:

Please do not send a generic message template. You must answer all the questions below to be considered for this position. To show that you are detail-oriented, please add your full name to the subject line of your application in the following format: Full Name – Remote Senior Website Developer (WordPress Specialist)

About Us

Diamond Colours Painting is a premium painting company based in Australia, delivering exceptional residential, commercial, and industrial painting services for over a decade. With a reputation built on quality, attention to detail, and award-winning craftsmanship, we are looking to strengthen our digital presence. We’re seeking a highly experienced Senior Website Developer with deep WordPress expertise to help us enhance, manage, and grow our online platforms.

Role Overview

As our Senior Website Developer, you will take ownership of our WordPress website—ensuring it is modern, secure, user-friendly, and aligned with our business goals. This role starts as part-time or project-based but may evolve into a full-time opportunity for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain, edit, and enhance our existing WordPress website.
Customize themes, templates, and plugins as needed.
Optimize website performance, responsiveness, and SEO.
Ensure site security, backups, and smooth updates.
Collaborate with the team to implement new features and content updates (painting services, case studies, project galleries, etc.).
Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues quickly.


Qualifications

Minimum 10 years of hands-on WordPress experience (design, editing, and development).
Strong knowledge of PHP, CSS, JavaScript, and MySQL.
Proven track record in maintaining and scaling WordPress websites.
Familiarity with UI/UX best practices and website optimization.
Bonus: Experience working with painting, construction, or home improvement industry websites.
Ability to work independently in a remote environment during AEST business hours.


Tools & Platforms You May Use (experience with these or similar is a plus)

WordPress (themes, plugins, page builders like Elementor/Divi)
cPanel / Hosting Management
SEO tools (Yoast, SEMrush, Ahrefs, or similar)
Google Analytics & Search Console
Website security and backup tools
Graphic editing tools (Canva / Adobe Creative Suite)


Application Questions
(Please include answers when applying — applicants who skip this step will not be considered.)

How many years of WordPress experience do you have?
Have you worked on websites for painting, construction, or home improvement companies before?
What are the most complex WordPress projects you have handled?
Are you currently working with any other client or employer?
Are you available to work part-time, full-time, or both?
Are you available during AEST business hours?
What tools and platforms have you used in your previous WordPress projects?
In 3 sentences, tell us why you are a great fit for this position.
On a scale of 1–10, how would you rate your WordPress development expertise?


We are a growing and award-winning painting company, and we want our website to reflect the same level of quality we deliver to our clients. If you’re a skilled and detail-oriented WordPress developer looking for a stable and long-term opportunity, we’d love to work with you.