WordPress & Shopify Web Developer — Latin America

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We highly value preparation, initiative, and genuine interest in our company, services, and mission. Selected candidates may also be required to complete assessments or evaluations as part of the hiring process.

Who we are:

5HSzw is a premium staff augmentation company that connects top global talents to thriving US companies and clients offering fully remote opportunities. Our team hails from over 27 different countries, with the majority coming from the Philippines and Latin America. We pride ourselves on our tight-knit culture and strong bonds, despite working remotely across diverse timezones.

About the Client

Our client operates two U.S.-based businesses specializing in recreational equipment and event entertainment services. One business provides recreational and sports equipment to churches, schools, and other organizations, while the other offers inflatable party rentals and related entertainment services. Both businesses rely on their websites and digital systems to showcase products and services, support customer inquiries, and maintain efficient business operations.

About the Role

Our client is seeking a WordPress & Shopify Web Developer to manage, maintain, troubleshoot, and improve the websites and related digital systems supporting two businesses.

This is a hands-on technical role combining website development, platform administration, ongoing maintenance, and technical support.

You will work with WordPress and Shopify to ensure websites remain functional, secure, responsive, user-friendly, and aligned with business needs. You will also provide technical assistance with website-related systems, troubleshoot issues, implement improvements, and support day-to-day digital operations.

The ideal candidate is a versatile web developer who is comfortable working independently across multiple websites, solving technical problems, and managing both development projects and ongoing support requests.

Experience with graphic design and Adobe Illustrator is an advantage, particularly for creating or adjusting website graphics and promotional materials.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, update, and troubleshoot WordPress and Shopify websites supporting two separate businesses.

• Manage day-to-day website operations, ensuring content, functionality, and user experience remain accurate and reliable.

• Build, customize, and update webpages, landing pages, product pages, service pages, and other website components.

• Customize WordPress themes, templates, plugins, and page layouts based on business requirements.

• Manage Shopify storefront functionality, including themes, product pages, collections, navigation, and relevant integrations.

• Implement website design and functionality improvements using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and platform-specific development tools.

• Troubleshoot website errors, broken functionality, display issues, plugin conflicts, and integration problems.

• Install, configure, update, and maintain WordPress plugins and Shopify applications.

• Support website-related technical issues across both businesses and coordinate solutions with internal stakeholders.

• Assist with the configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of connected business systems and third-party integrations.

• Maintain website forms, customer inquiry features, and other customer-facing functionality.

• Support website functionality related to online product sales, service inquiries, and rental-related customer interactions.

• Ensure websites display and function properly across desktop, tablet, and mobile devices.

• Optimize website loading speed, responsiveness, and overall performance.

• Implement routine website updates, security patches, backups, and maintenance procedures.

• Identify and resolve technical issues that could affect website availability, customer experience, or business operations.

• Assist with website migrations, platform updates, and integration improvements when needed.

• Collaborate with business leadership to understand website requirements and translate them into practical technical solutions.

• Coordinate with hosting providers, software vendors, and external technical partners when necessary.

• Maintain organized website assets, technical documentation, and records of significant changes.

• Support basic on-page SEO best practices, including page structure, metadata, image optimization, and website usability.

• Assist with uploading, formatting, and updating product images, graphics, banners, and promotional website content.

• Identify opportunities to improve website functionality, simplify workflows, and enhance the customer experience.

• Prioritize and manage technical requests across both businesses while maintaining consistent communication and timely completion.

• Proactively recommend website improvements, technical solutions, and process enhancements that support business growth.

Requirements

• 3+ years of professional experience in web development, website administration, or a closely related technical role.

• Strong hands-on experience developing, maintaining, and troubleshooting WordPress websites.

• Practical experience working with Shopify, including storefront administration, theme customization, and website maintenance.

• Proficiency in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for front-end website development and troubleshooting.

• Experience customizing WordPress themes, plugins, templates, and page builders.

• Familiarity with Shopify themes, applications, integrations, and storefront functionality.

• Ability to independently diagnose and resolve website errors, performance issues, and functionality problems.

• Experience managing website updates, maintenance, backups, and basic security practices.

• Understanding of responsive web design and cross-browser compatibility.

• Experience working with third-party website integrations, forms, and related business applications.

• Ability to manage multiple websites and technical priorities simultaneously.

• Strong problem-solving skills with a practical, solutions-oriented approach.

• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to maintaining accurate, functional, and professional websites.

• Strong organizational skills and ability to independently manage assigned projects and support requests.

• Ability to communicate technical information clearly to nontechnical business stakeholders.

• Proactive and dependable working style with the ability to take ownership of website operations.

• Good written and verbal English communication skills.

• Ability to work effectively in a remote environment and collaborate with business leadership.

• Portfolio or examples of WordPress and Shopify websites personally developed, maintained, or substantially improved.

Bonus Experience

• Graphic design experience, particularly creating or modifying digital assets for websites and promotional materials.

• Proficiency with Adobe Illustrator.

• Experience using Adobe Photoshop or comparable design tools.

• Experience with Shopify Liquid for advanced theme customization.

• Working knowledge of PHP and WordPress custom development.

• Experience supporting e-commerce websites and online product catalogs.

• Experience working with booking, reservation, or rental management platforms.

• Experience integrating websites with CRM, inventory management, or other business systems.

• Experience supporting websites for recreational equipment, event rentals, or similar industries.

• Experience implementing technical SEO, website analytics, or conversion optimization improvements.

• Experience providing ongoing technical support for multiple businesses or brands.

Services to be Provided: The Contractor will provide web development, administration, maintenance, and technical support for WordPress and Shopify websites supporting the Client’s two businesses.

The Contractor will build and customize webpages, landing pages, product listings, collections, service pages, navigation, themes, templates, and layouts using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and platform-specific tools. Services include maintaining website content, forms, customer inquiry features, storefront functionality, and third-party integrations supporting product sales and rental-related interactions.

The Contractor will configure and maintain plugins and applications; troubleshoot website errors, display issues, integration failures, and performance problems; and implement updates, backups, security measures, and routine maintenance appropriate to each platform. The Contractor will improve loading speed, mobile responsiveness, browser compatibility, and basic on-page SEO, including metadata, page structure, and image optimization.

The Contractor will support migrations and connected business systems, coordinate with leadership and external providers, maintain technical documentation and website assets, and manage requests across both businesses. Services include uploading and formatting graphics and promotional content and recommending improvements to website functionality, workflows, and customer experience.

Benefits:

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