Web Developer (Core Web Vitals & Website Redesign – WordPress/Divi)

Attention: this is a hands-on web developer role.
Please apply only if you already have practical experience and are comfortable working independently on live websites. This is not a training or trial role. If this isn’t what you’re after, please don’t apply.

We’re looking for an experienced WordPress web developer to help us improve Core Web Vitals performance and redesign an existing website currently built with Divi.

The primary goal is to significantly improve PageSpeed Insights, Core Web Vitals scores (LCP, INP, CLS), and overall UX—while maintaining or improving design quality. We are open to recommendations on whether Divi should be optimised or replaced with a better-performing builder or setup.

????? Responsibilities

Diagnose and fix Core Web Vitals issues (mobile & desktop)

Improve site speed, performance, and UX

Optimise:

LCP, INP, CLS

CSS, JS, fonts, images, and third-party scripts

Redesign the website

Advise on better-performing builders or setups (e.g., Gutenberg, custom theme, other lightweight builders)

Ensure the site remains SEO-friendly and conversion-focused

Implement best practices for performance, accessibility, and maintainability

? Requirements

Strong experience with WordPress

Proven experience fixing Core Web Vitals

Hands-on experience with Divi (optimization or migration)

Solid understanding of:

PageSpeed Insights

Lighthouse

Web performance optimization

Ability to explain technical decisions clearly

Portfolio or examples of before/after performance improvements

? Nice to Have

Experience migrating from Divi to a faster setup

Knowledge of:

Gutenberg/block-based builds

Custom themes

Performance-first stacks

Basic SEO knowledge

???? Success Criteria

Noticeable improvement in Core Web Vitals scores

Faster load times (especially mobile)

Cleaner, more maintainable site structure

Clear recommendation (and execution) of the best long-term setup

???? To Apply

Please include:

Relevant experience

Examples of sites where you improved Core Web Vitals

Your recommendation: optimize Divi or rebuild with another solution (and why)