WordPress Developer

About the role

We are a premier global digital agency and an official WordPress VIP Gold Partner , recognized as one of the world's leading experts in enterprise-scale WordPress implementation. As an Inc. 5000 company, we specialize in high-traffic, complex solutions for major publishers and global brands across North America, Europe, and Asia. Our engineering culture is built on technical excellence, contributing to the open-web ecosystem and delivering innovative products used by thousands of businesses worldwide. We offer a mature, remote-first environment where you will work alongside top-tier international talent to solve high-stakes architectural challenges for some of the biggest names in media.

Responsibilities

• Develop custom WordPress themes, plugins, and Gutenberg blocks following best practices
• Design and maintain scalable backend architecture using PHP, MySQL, REST APIs , and modern coding standards
• Implement advanced WordPress functionality, including custom post types, taxonomies, user roles, and content workflows
• Ensure compliance with WordPress VIP coding standards, security, and architectural principles
• Optimize WordPress applications for performance, scalability, and reliability using caching, CDNs, and server-level optimizations
• Write clean, secure, and well-tested code; perform code reviews and refactor legacy solutions
• Collaborate with DevOps teams on CI/CD pipelines , deployments, and performance audits
• Troubleshoot complex issues related to APIs, performance, security, and hosting infrastructure
• Participate in architecture design, technical planning, and sprint ceremonies
• Mentor junior developers and contribute to engineering best practices and documentation
• Required Skills & Experience
• 6+ years of hands-on experience with WordPress development
• Strong expertise in custom themes, plugins, Gutenberg (React) , WP hooks, filters, REST APIs, and WP-CLI
• Solid backend experience with PHP 7/8 , OOP, MVC principles, and Composer
• Frontend skills with HTML5, CSS3/SCSS, JavaScript (ES6+), React
• Strong understanding of MySQL optimization , caching (Redis, Memcached), and CDN integration
• Knowledge of WordPress security best practices
• Experience with Git , CI/CD workflows, and collaborative development
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to communicate clearly and work effectively in cross-functional teams

Requirements

• Experience with Headless WordPress (Next.js, Gatsby, React)
• Familiarity with WordPress VIP , WP Engine, Pantheon, or other enterprise hosting platforms
• Knowledge of cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, Azure)
• Experience with performance audits, Core Web Vitals , and Lighthouse optimization
• Experience integrating third-party systems (CRM, analytics, marketing automation, paywalls)
• Background in enterprise agencies or large-scale publishing environments
• What the Company Offers
• Fully remote role within Europe
• Long-term, stable collaboration
• Opportunity to work on large-scale, high-traffic WordPress platforms
• High level of ownership and influence on technical decisions
• Collaborative, engineering-focused environment
• Exposure to complex technical challenges and modern web technologies

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