O’Reilly Media is hiring a creative, detail-oriented Web Developer to help shape the digital experience of one of the most trusted names in tech education. This is a temporary, part-time opportunity ideal for developers with WordPress expertise and a passion for performance and accessibility.
About O’Reilly Media
For over 45 years, O’Reilly has been a pioneer in tech learning—empowering professionals with books, videos, certification prep, live training, and interactive tools. Our platform helps individuals and companies stay ahead of the curve by mastering the technologies shaping the future. Innovation, inclusion, and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do.
Schedule
- Temporary, part-time
- 20 hours per week
- 6-month contract (180 days)
- Hired through staffing partner HR Options
- Remote (U.S. only)
What You’ll Do
- Design and develop custom WordPress themes and plugins from scratch
- Convert design mockups into responsive, SEO-optimized websites
- Maintain and optimize site performance, security, and accessibility
- Implement ACF, custom post types, and WordPress REST API integrations
- Debug issues and ensure cross-browser and mobile compatibility
- Uphold best practices in WordPress coding, site maintenance, and documentation
What You Need
- 3+ years of hands-on WordPress development experience
- Strong command of PHP, HTML5/CSS3, JavaScript, and MySQL
- Experience with Git version control and responsive design principles
- Deep understanding of WordPress REST API, ACF, and custom taxonomies
- Knowledge of SEO best practices, web security, and page speed optimization
- Ability to manage multiple projects independently
- Strong communication skills and design sensibility
- Self-driven, organized, and current on industry trends
Preferred (Not Required)
- Experience with Sass/LESS, React or Vue.js
- Familiarity with Gulp, Webpack, and WordPress Multisite
- Demonstrated contributions to open-source projects or WordPress community
- Experience with PERL/ModPERL
- Portfolio showcasing previous WordPress work
Benefits
- Pay rate: $38.46 – $48.08/hour (depending on experience and qualifications)
- Flexible remote work
- Collaborate with a dynamic, cross-functional tech team
- Be part of a mission-driven company at the forefront of digital learning
This is your chance to put your development skills to work on impactful projects for a company that’s shaping the future of learning.
Happy Hunting,
~Two Chicks…