Senior WordPress DeveloperLocation
Remote
Experience Required
6+ Years
Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced Senior WordPress Developer with strong expertise in custom WordPress development, performance optimization, and modern web technologies. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience building scalable, secure, and high-performing WordPress solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop custom WordPress themes, plugins, Gutenberg blocks, and API integrations.
- Build and maintain scalable backend solutions using PHP, MySQL, REST APIs, and WordPress best practices.
- Implement custom post types, taxonomies, user roles, and content workflows.
- Optimize website performance, caching, security, and scalability.
- Conduct code reviews, troubleshoot complex technical issues, and improve code quality.
- Collaborate with designers, architects, DevOps, and project teams throughout the development lifecycle.
- Participate in Agile ceremonies, sprint planning, and technical discussions.
- Mentor junior developers and contribute to technical documentation and best practices.
Required Skills
- Strong experience with WordPress development, including custom themes, plugins, Gutenberg (React), WP-CLI, hooks, and REST APIs.
- Proficiency in PHP 7/8, OOP concepts, Composer, and modern backend development.
- Expertise in HTML5, CSS3, SCSS, JavaScript (ES6+), and React.
- Experience with MySQL optimization, Redis/Memcached, CDN integration, and performance tuning.
- Strong understanding of WordPress security best practices.
- Hands-on experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and deployment workflows.
- Excellent troubleshooting, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Nice to Have
- Experience with Headless WordPress (Next.js, Gatsby, React).
- Familiarity with enterprise hosting platforms such as WordPress VIP, Pantheon, or WP Engine.
- Knowledge of AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Experience with Core Web Vitals, Lighthouse optimization, and performance audits.
- Exposure to CRM, analytics, marketing automation, or third-party integrations.
Pay: $5,000.00 - $6,000.00 per month
Application Question(s):
- How many years of hands-on WordPress development experience do you have?
- Have you developed custom WordPress plugins from scratch?
- Have you built custom Gutenberg blocks using React.js?
- Do you have experience with WordPress Multisite development and administration?
- How many years of PHP development experience do you have?
- Have you worked with WordPress REST API integrations?
- Do you have experience setting up or maintaining CI/CD pipelines for WordPress projects?
- Have you migrated WordPress websites between hosting environments or platforms?
- re you comfortable following WordPress Coding Standards, security best practices, and code review processes?
- Have you built custom Gutenberg blocks from scratch using React.js and developed custom WordPress plugins in a production environment?
Experience:
- React: 3 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
