WEB DEVELOPER

WEB DEVELOPER

Independent Contractor | Remote | Minimum 10 Hours/Week

This is an independent contractor (1099) position. VaVa contractors are responsible for managing their own taxes, benefits, and business expenses.

VaVa Virtual Assistants is a remote company based out of Atlanta, Georgia, built on the belief that businesses thrive when they have the right support behind them. We connect clients across industries like nonprofit, legal, coaching, and finance with skilled virtual professionals who bring genuine expertise to the work. Our team may be distributed, but the culture is deeply connected through daily conversation, project collaboration, and regular all-company virtual gatherings.

We are looking for an experienced Web Developer who is already freelancing or running their own web development practice and wants to supplement that work with additional client projects through VaVa. This role calls for both front end and backend expertise, along with the technical range to move between quick maintenance requests, full site builds, and ecommerce or security work as each project demands.

Beyond your client work, you will be part of a contractor community that genuinely invests in one another's success. Regular calls with clients and fellow contractors keep you connected to the broader VaVa team, and every interaction is an opportunity to reflect our mission, vision, and values.

Please review the requirements and qualifications below carefully, as they reflect what it truly takes to succeed in this role. We appreciate your interest in joining the team.
EXPECTATIONS

Represent VaVa Virtual Assistants in a Positive and Professional Manner

- Demonstrate strong technical judgment and professionalism in every client interaction.

- Ensure all communication reflects VaVa's values and standard of quality.

- Contribute to a collaborative culture among fellow VaVa contractors, including designers or other specialists who may support your projects.

Take Ownership of Client Satisfaction

- Manage client website projects and ongoing support requests with reliability and follow-through.

- Anticipate technical needs before they become urgent issues, and communicate proactively about progress and timelines.

- Deliver work that meets each client's brand, functionality, and performance goals.

- Adjust availability and scope as project demands shift, from routine maintenance to full site builds or migrations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

- Design, develop, and maintain websites for multiple clients across a range of industries, primarily using WordPress.

- Build and customize front end interfaces using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript that align with each client's brand and goals.

- Develop, troubleshoot, and maintain backend functionality using PHP, resolving issues promptly to minimize downtime and disruption to client business.

- Manage e-commerce site builds and ongoing maintenance on platforms such as WooCommerce, Shopify, or ThriveCart.

- Execute website migrations, domain transfers, and hosting changes with minimal disruption to client operations.

- Configure and maintain website security measures to protect client sites from vulnerabilities, downtime, and unauthorized access.

- Build landing pages and set up automations and system integrations, using tools such as Zapier, Make, or n8n, and email marketing platforms such as ConvertKit or Klaviyo, when a client's project calls for it.

- Monitor website analytics and traffic, and optimize client sites for search engines and answer engines using current SEO and AEO practices, reporting on client-defined performance metrics.

- Use AI tools such as Claude or ChatGPT to support development work, troubleshoot issues, and build custom workflows for clients, staying current on emerging web development tools and AI-assisted practices.

- Collaborate with designers, including VaVa contractors supporting brand, graphic design, or content writing needs, when a project calls for additional cre