WordPress Developer

ROLE OVERVIEW

 

We’re looking for an experienced WordPress Developer to support ongoing development, optimization, and troubleshooting across a portfolio of complex WordPress websites.

This is a contract-based role, working closely with our internal team as an integrated contributor. You’ll be involved in day-to-day delivery, collaborating across functions, and helping us maintain a high standard of execution.

 

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Execute scoped development tasks across multiple WordPress sites
• Build and extend custom themes, plugins, and blocks
• Troubleshoot complex issues across performance, integrations, and functionality
• Optimize sites for Core Web Vitals and overall performance
• Translate Figma designs into production-ready WordPress implementations
• Collaborate closely with account managers and other developers
 

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

Core Requirements

• Strong experience with WordPress (custom themes, plugins, block editor)
• Proficiency in PHP, JavaScript (React and/or jQuery), HTML, and Sass
• Experience with WooCommerce and complex plugin ecosystems
• Strong debugging and problem-solving ability
• Experience working with Git-based workflows

Communication (Required)

• Excellent written and spoken English
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally in a remote, async-first environment
• Comfortable participating in client-facing or internal discussions when needed

Technical Experience

• Performance optimization (Core Web Vitals)
• Familiarity with tools like Cloudflare, Nginx, MariaDB/MySQL, Redis
• Experience with build tools (NPM, Gulp, Webpack)
• Ability to work from Figma designs to production

Working Style

• Reliable, deadline-oriented execution
• Comfortable working across multiple tasks and priorities
• Able to collaborate as part of a distributed team
 

WHAT YOUR DAY LOOKS LIKE

• Working through 1–4 tasks per day depending on complexity
• Collaborating with team members across Slack, ClickUp, and Zoom
• Contributing to ongoing client work across a range of industries and use cases
• Solving technical challenges with a focus on quality and maintainability
 

TOOLS & TECHNOLOGY

• JavaScript (React, jQuery), PHP, Sass
• WordPress (Gutenberg, ACF, Elementor, WooCommerce)
• NPM, Gulp, Webpack
• Git (Gitflow workflows)
• Cloudflare, MariaDB/MySQL, Nginx/Apache, Redis
 

ENGAGEMENT & COMPENSATION

• Contract-based engagement with consistent, ongoing work
• Competitive hourly or project-based compensation
• $2,000 equipment stipend at start, with periodic refresh opportunities
• Flexible working schedule with expected overlap for collaboration
• Paid time off supported within the engagement model
 

WHO THIS ROLE IS FOR

• Experienced WordPress developers who enjoy hands-on execution
• Developers comfortable working as part of a structured, high-performing team
• Individuals who value autonomy while contributing to a shared standard
 

If you take pride in your work, communicate clearly, and enjoy solving real-world problems in WordPress, we’d like to hear from you.