The Emirate Guide
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WordPress Developer - Remote

The Emirate Guide
Job Type
Salary
Not disclosed
Job Shift
Experience

Job Description

Some websites are built to exist. Others are built to be found, to load fast, and to hold up when thousands of people arrive at once looking for answers. The Emirate Guide falls into the second category. It is a platform built to help residents and expats navigate life in the UAE, and it needs a WordPress Developer who understands that clean code and thoughtful architecture are what make that possible.

This is a remote role for a developer who has moved past the basics and now enjoys the craft of building custom WordPress solutions. You will work with Elementor and Elementor Pro, build and extend custom themes and plugins, and use Advanced Custom Fields, custom post types, and Gutenberg to create flexible, maintainable content structures. You will take designs from Figma and turn them into responsive, cross-browser WordPress sites that are fast, accessible, and built to last. You will also be responsible for optimising website speed and Core Web Vitals, implementing SEO-friendly development practices, and integrating third-party APIs and plugins where needed.

The ideal candidate has two to three years of hands-on WordPress development experience, with strong HTML, CSS, and JavaScript skills and a solid understanding of PHP and WordPress hooks. You have a sharp eye for detail, write clean code, and take genuine pride in troubleshooting and improving existing websites. You are comfortable working independently in a remote environment and can communicate clearly with a small, focused team.

To apply:
Send your CV and portfolio to careers@theemirateguide.com with the subject line: "WordPress Developer (Remote) Application."
To strengthen your application, include a portfolio that shows real WordPress builds rather than template-based sites, with a brief note on what you customised and why. Mention your specific experience with Elementor Pro, ACF, custom post types, and Gutenberg, as these are core to the role. If you have examples of speed optimisation or Core Web Vitals improvements, share the before-and-after metrics, as performance matters here. Finally, confirm your availability to work remotely and your familiarity with Dubai's time zone.
Feel free to share this opportunity with anyone in your network who might be a strong fit.

About the Company:
The Emirate Guide is a Dubai-based digital platform founded in 2026 and headquartered in Boulevard Plaza Tower 1, Downtown Dubai. The platform was created to simplify life in the UAE for residents and expats, offering clear, reliable guidance on job listings, visa processes, traffic fines, Emirates ID services, and government portals. Built with a focus on clean code, structured data, and real-time clarity, The Emirate Guide is designed to handle high-traffic surges while delivering information that residents can find instantly. The company is a small, founder-led operation with a clear mission to make navigating the Emirates easier for everyone.

Experience

2 Years

Required Qualification

Bachelor's degree or relevant

Requires Traveling:

No

Salary

Salary Not disclosed

Salary Type

Per Month

Total Vacancies

1

Skills

wordpress developerwordpress developmentelementorelementor procustom themescustom pluginsacfadvanced custom fieldscustom post typesgutenberghtmlcssjavascriptphpwordpress hooksfigma to wordpressresponsive designcross-browser developmentspeed optimizationcore web vitalsseo-friendly developmentapi integrationthird-party pluginstroubleshootingclean coderemote workdubaifull-timethe emirate guide