Senior Wordpress Developer

Job Title: Senior WordPress Developer (JavaScript-Focused)

Location: Remote / International Projects
Experience Required: 4–7+ Years
Employment Type: Full-Time / Contract

About the Role

We are looking for a highly skilled Senior WordPress Developer with strong expertise in JavaScript to lead the development of high-performance, scalable, and secure web solutions. This role requires deep technical knowledge of WordPress architecture, modern JavaScript frameworks, and custom development for enterprise-level projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain custom WordPress themes and plugins
• Build dynamic front-end interfaces using JavaScript (ES6+)
• Integrate third-party APIs and services
• Optimize website performance, security, and scalability
• Customize WordPress using hooks, filters, and core APIs
• Develop Gutenberg blocks and custom components
• Implement REST APIs and headless WordPress solutions
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers, backend teams, and project managers
• Lead junior developers and conduct code reviews
• Ensure best practices in coding standards, version control, and deployment

Required Skills & Qualifications

Core WordPress Skills

• Advanced knowledge of WordPress core, themes, plugins, and architecture
• Custom plugin & theme development
• WooCommerce customization
• WordPress security & performance optimization
• ACF, CPT, taxonomies, multisite setups

JavaScript Expertise

• Strong command of JavaScript (ES6+)
• Experience with React.js / Vue.js / Next.js (any one preferred)
• AJAX, REST APIs, JSON handling
• Gutenberg block development (React-based)

Technical Stack

• PHP (OOP, MVC concepts)
• HTML5, CSS3, SASS, Tailwind, Bootstrap
• MySQL / Database optimization
• Git / GitHub / GitLab
• CI/CD pipelines
• Webpack / Vite / NPM

Nice to Have

• Headless WordPress experience
• GraphQL
• Docker / DevOps basics
• Cloud hosting (AWS, Vercel, Cloudflare, DigitalOcean)
• SEO & Core Web Vitals optimization

What We Offer

• Work on international high-revenue projects
• Remote-first environment
• Performance-based growth
• Leadership role & technical ownership
• Long-term career growth
• Competitive compensation (USD-based projects)

Job Type: Part-time

Expected hours: No less than 20 per week

Work Location: Remote