Wordpress Developer(SEO + Knowledge Panel Specialist)

Company DescriptionWorkcity is the leading premium co-working space in Africa. Our community connects daring founders with growth opportunities. We provide an inspiring environment where professionals and entrepreneurs can collaborate, innovate, and succeed. Workcity is dedicated to fostering creativity, productivity, and meaningful relationships within our spaces.Role DescriptionWe are looking for a WordPress Developer who understands both front-end WordPress development and the technical side of Google Knowledge Panels, Knowledge Graph optimization, Schema Markup, and SEO structure.This role is perfect for someone who can build beautiful, reliable WordPress sites AND set up the right SEO architecture so Google recognizes our brands as real entities.You’ll work across multiple digital properties inside our ecosystem, including SaaS brands, marketplaces, events, and educational platforms.Key ResponsibilitiesWordPress DevelopmentBuild, customize, and maintain WordPress websites using modern themes (e.g., Framer, Elementor, WPBakery, custom blocks).Create clean, responsive, high-performance pages.Implement UX/UI layouts from Figma or design briefs.Optimize website speed, caching, mobile performance, and Core Web Vitals.Integrate third-party tools (Stripe, analytics, CRMs, forms, automation).SEO + Knowledge Graph / Knowledge Panel WorkImplement advanced schema markup (JSON-LD) for:OrganizationPerson (Founder)EventServiceProductBreadcrumbWebsiteSet up and optimize Google Knowledge Panel signals, including:Schema alignmentSite identityLogo markupSocial profile linkingBrand entity consistencyAbout page hierarchyConfigure Google Search Console, Analytics, and AIOSEO / RankMath settings.Ensure consistent brand identity for Knowledge Graph (logo, brand name, sameAs profiles).Improve indexing, crawlability, sitemap structures, and canonical URLs.SEO Technical TasksOptimize on-page SEO for pages and blog posts.Keyword optimization for brand/entity queries.Manage metadata, Open Graph tags, structured data templates.Monitor indexing issues and fix SEO errors.CollaborationWork with founders, product managers, and brand teams to ensure each brand has:A strong About pageClean schemaConsistent identityProper entity signals for GoogleCoordinate deployments, updates, and improvements across multiple sites.Required Skills & Experience2–5+ years WordPress development experience.Strong understanding of schema markup (JSON-LD).Experience with Google Knowledge Graph / Knowledge Panel optimization.Strong working knowledge of:WordPress themes & page buildersCustom post types & ACFHTML, CSS, JSSEO plugins (AIOSEO, RankMath, Yoast)Google Search ConsoleSite speed optimizationFamiliarity with:Google Business ProfileBrand entity buildingPress/knowledge signals (nice to have)Nice-to-HaveExperience with Framer, Webflow, or headless WordPress.Knowledge of marketplaces, SaaS setups, or multi-brand ecosystems.Hands-on work with Stripe or membership plugins.Understanding of startup/tech branding.Who You AreDetail-oriented with excellent attention to brand consistency.Understands technical SEO beyond “keywords.”Comfortable working on multiple brands.Able to turn vague instructions into clean, functional pages.Proactive, reliable, and fast.