Web Developer VA
A senior Web Developer builds and maintains fast, responsive websites and web applications, from front-end interfaces to back-end APIs and CMS builds, so your online presence performs and converts.
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Hourly rates · No lock-in contracts
Entry Level
$12 / hr
Intermediate ★
$16 / hr
Senior
$22 / hr
Responsibilities
- Build responsive, accessible interfaces with HTML, CSS and JavaScript, using frameworks such as React, Vue or Next.js where they add value.
- Develop server-side logic and APIs in Node.js, PHP or Python, with secure authentication, input validation and sensible error handling.
- Customise and extend WordPress, Shopify or headless CMS platforms with custom themes, plugins and integrations.
- Optimise Core Web Vitals, page speed, image delivery and caching so pages load fast on mobile connections.
- Integrate third-party services such as payment gateways, CRMs, email platforms and analytics via REST APIs and webhooks.
- Test across browsers and devices, fix layout and functionality bugs, and keep an automated test suite for critical paths.
- Manage code in Git with pull requests and deploy through CI/CD to hosting platforms such as Vercel, Netlify, AWS or cPanel servers.
- Apply web security practices including HTTPS, content security policies, dependency updates and protection against common OWASP vulnerabilities.
- Implement on-page SEO fundamentals such as semantic markup, structured data, metadata and clean URL structures.
- Maintain existing sites with updates, backups, uptime monitoring and quick fixes when something breaks.
Software & Tools
HTML/CSS
JavaScript
PHP
WordPress
React
Git
Requirements
- 5+ years of professional web development with live sites and applications you can show.
- Strong front-end skills in HTML, CSS and modern JavaScript, plus at least one framework such as React, Vue or Angular.
- Back-end experience in Node.js, PHP or Python and with databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL or MongoDB.
- Hands-on WordPress or Shopify development, including custom themes and plugins, and familiarity with headless CMS options.
- Confident with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and deploying to cloud or managed hosting.
- Good understanding of web performance, accessibility (WCAG) and security basics.
- Clear written and spoken English for briefing with designers, marketers and business owners.
- Reliable high-speed internet, a backup power supply, and availability during the client's working day.
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