Wordpress Developer

In-House WordPress Developer – Full Time (Cincinnati, OH)

Location: On-Site Only – Cincinnati, OH
Job Type: Full Time
Experience Level: Mid-Senior
Department: Web Development
Salary: Based on experience (Competitive + Benefits)

About Killerspots Agency

Since 1999, Killerspots Agency has delivered contagiously creative marketing that gets real results. We’re a full-service digital marketing and media agency headquartered in Cincinnati, OH—serving clients across the globe with jingle production, digital strategy, web development, video production, and more.

We're a fast-paced, energetic, and highly collaborative team. Our culture is grounded in excellence, ownership, and measurable impact. If you're obsessed with clean code, fast sites, and client success—this is your crew.

About the Role

We’re hiring a full-time, in-house WordPress Developer to join our Cincinnati office. This is not a remote position. You’ll work directly with our creative team and face-to-face with clients to build, maintain, troubleshoot, and improve high-performing WordPress websites.

Your mission: ensure every Killerspots-hosted site is up-to-date, blazing fast, visually impressive, and driving results. You’ll be the go-to for clients and internal teams on all things web.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and manage responsive, conversion-optimized WordPress websites.

• Regularly audit, update, and maintain all client sites (plugins, themes, security, speed).

• Troubleshoot downtime and resolve issues proactively.

• Work directly with clients in person and over the phone to understand goals, present ideas, and execute vision.

• Develop custom themes and plugins when needed (you write clean, scalable code).

• Optimize for SEO, performance, UX, and mobile-first design.

• Collaborate with the creative and marketing teams to execute branding and campaign strategies online.

• Stay current with WordPress releases, security updates, and emerging tech.

Requirements

Must-Haves:

• 3+ years of proven WordPress development experience (portfolio required).

• Strong knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, and MySQL.

• Demonstrated experience developing custom themes and modifying plugins.

• Experience with performance optimization (caching, CDN, image compression).

• Understanding of UI/UX principles.

• Strong communication and presentation skills—you’ll be client-facing.

• Solid troubleshooting skills with a proactive mindset.

• Able to work onsite, Monday through Friday, at our Cincinnati office.

• Highly organized and accountable. You take ownership.

Bonus Points For:

• WooCommerce experience

• SEO optimization expertise

• Familiarity with Git and version control

• Experience in agency or fast-paced multi-client environments

• Understanding of accessibility standards (WCAG)

Application Instructions

To be considered, you MUST submit:

1. Your resume

2. A cover letter that tells us why you're the right fit

3. A portfolio link with examples of live WordPress sites you’ve built or maintained

Applications without all three will not be reviewed.

Absolutely no phone calls, please.

Benefits

• Competitive salary (based on experience)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Simple IRA retirement plan with company match​​​​​​​
• Gym Membership option.
• Fun, collaborative team environment
• Creative projects with national clients
• Growth opportunities.

Ready to join a team where your work won’t just go live—it’ll make noise?
Apply today and show us what you’ve built.