Senior WordPress Backend Developer
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Remote (US)Full-TimeSenior
Salary115,000 - 135,000 USD per year
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Job Details
- Experience
- 10+ years
- Required Skills
- Backend DevelopmentPHPWordPress
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience building with WordPress and other PHP tools
- Deep expertise in custom themes, plugins, and WordPress architecture
- Strong proficiency in PHP and modern backend development practices
- Experience with AI-based workflows
- Experience working in an agency or consulting environment
- Ability to balance multiple projects and priorities
- Client-facing technical leadership skills
Responsibilities
- Lead the architecture and development of custom web projects, primarily using open-source tools, with a strong focus on WordPress backend development (themes, plugins, and systems integrations).
- Act as the lead developer on both new builds and ongoing support work, owning technical decisions and translating complex client needs into thoughtful, scalable solutions.
- Take pride in building long-term, maintainable solutions.
- Identify risks early and propose alternative approaches when needed.
- Act as a technical lead in client conversations, clearly explaining complex concepts in accessible terms.
- Present tradeoffs and recommendations with confidence, helping clients make informed decisions.
- Navigate ambiguity and challenging situations with professionalism and sound judgment.
- Mentor developers across the team through thoughtful feedback, pairing, and code reviews.
- Participate in hiring and evaluation of technical talent as needed.
- Model strong communication, collaboration, and accountability within project teams.
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