Open to candidates based in LatAm, South Africa and Eastern Europe. Applications from other regions will not be considered.

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.

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WordPress Developer

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