On Site WordPress Developer

*Senior Full-Stack WordPress Engineer*Take the next step in your career now, scroll down to read the full role description and make your application.*Louisville, KY (On-Site)*Full-Time | 7-10+ Years Experience*Salary Range: *$80,000-$110,000 (depending on experience)*This Is Not a "Keep-the-Lights-On" Job.*Websites are promises.Promises to be clear.Promises to be trustworthy.Promises to work when people need them most.At *Brown Carrington*, our website isn't decoration"”it's infrastructure. It's where people facing high-conflict, high-stakes family law decisions decide whether to trust us. Your work directly shapes that moment. If you believe engineering is a responsibility"”not just a skill"”keep reading.*About Brown Carrington*Brown Carrington is a nationally recognized family and matrimonial law firm with offices in *Louisville, Lexington, Indianapolis, Cincinnati, Denver, Atlanta, and Palm Beach*. We handle some of the most complex family law matters in the country. That means our systems"”digital and otherwise"”must be calm, clear, reliable, and intentional. We value *clarity over noise, execution over hype, and systems that hold up under pressure*.*The Opportunity*This role is *not* about patching plugins, chasing theme updates, or reacting to breakage. You will *own and evolve* a high-performance WordPress ecosystem designed for:* Multi-market growth* Measurement and attribution* Conversion and intake efficiency* Long-term maintainability and securityYou'll work closely with leadership, SEO, paid media, intake, and creative partners to ensure the website functions as a *true business platform*, not a digital brochure. This role is for a developer who understands that *architecture choices affect marketing outcomes, business performance, and real human experiences*.*What You'll Do*As our senior full-stack engineer, you will architect, build, and maintain WordPress as a production-grade platform.That includes:*Frontend & UX Engineering** Build clean, accessible, responsive interfaces using *modern HTML, CSS, JavaScript** Develop reusable components and block patterns (Gutenberg) for scalable, multi-office growth* Ensure consistent UX across devices, browsers, and screen sizes* Collaborate with designers and marketers to balance aesthetics, clarity, and conversion*Backend & WordPress Architecture** Develop and maintain *custom themes and plugins* (no page-builder dependency)* Design and manage *custom post types, taxonomies, and custom fields** Extend WordPress via *REST APIs, webhooks, and integrations** Enforce coding standards, documentation, and maintainable patterns*Performance, Security & Reliability** Optimize *Core Web Vitals*, caching strategies, asset delivery, and database performance* Implement security best practices: permissions, hardening, monitoring, backups* Manage hosting environments, staging workflows, and deployment processes* Proactively monitor uptime, errors, and performance regressions*Data, Analytics & Integrations** Implement and maintain *GA4, Google Tag Manager, conversion tracking** Integrate CRMs, intake systems, form builders, call tracking, and marketing platforms* Troubleshoot tracking accuracy across paid media, SEO, and attribution models* Ensure data integrity across user journeys and intake funnels*Systems Thinking & Collaboration** Partner with SEO, paid media, and leadership to align technical decisions with business goals* Evaluate tools and plugins critically"”adopting only what serves long-term stability* Anticipate growth challenges and design systems that scale cleanly*What We're Looking For*This is a senior-level role. We're looking for someone who has *seen things break"”and knows how to prevent it next time*.You likely bring:* 8-12+ years of professional web development experience* Deep expertise in *WordPress internals*, including custom themes and plugins* Strong proficiency in *PHP, JavaScript, HTML, CSS** Experience with *REST APIs, third-party integrations, and data flows** Comfort with *Git, staging environments, and modern deployment workflows** A strong grasp of *performance optimization, security, and technical SEO** Experience implementing analytics and diagnosing tracking issues* The judgment to balance speed, quality, and long-term maintainabilityYou don't need to know everything"”but you *do* need to care deeply about building systems that work under pressure.*Why This Role Matters*Your work will directly influence:* Lead quality and intake efficiency* Marketing performance across multiple markets* The trust people place in our firm during some of the hardest moments of their livesAt Brown Carrington, we believe *engineering decisions ripple outward*"”into business outcomes and human experiences. We take that seriously. If you enjoy building fast, thoughtful, conversion-focused platforms"”and you want your work to actually matter"”this role deserves your attention. xijylhu *Build something that holds up when it counts.*Job Type: Full-timePay: From $80,000.00 per yearBenefits:* Dental insurance* Health insurance* Paid time off* Vision insuranceWork Location: In person

Created: 2026-02-16