WordPress Developer (Remote)

Engineering Full Time Remote

About the role

We are hiring a WordPress Developer who can work fully remote on custom themes, plugins, and WooCommerce stores for our clients across the UK, US, Australia, Canada, and Europe.

You will own features end to end — talking with clients, scoping work, building it, testing it, and shipping it. You report directly to the founder. No project managers between you and the work.

What you will do

  • Build custom WordPress themes from scratch (no page builders)
  • Develop bespoke plugins to client specs
  • Customise and extend WooCommerce stores
  • Optimise Core Web Vitals and database performance
  • Integrate third-party APIs (Stripe, PayPal, CRMs, shipping platforms)
  • Handle migrations from other platforms into WordPress

Day-to-day tools

WordPress, PHP 8+, WooCommerce, Tailwind CSS, vanilla JavaScript, Git + GitHub, Local by Flywheel, Pressable hosting, Slack, Brevo CRM.

Requirements

3+ years working with WordPress as a developer (not just admin)
Built at least 5 custom themes from scratch using PHP and modern CSS
Built at least 2 custom WordPress plugins shipped to production
WooCommerce experience — customising checkout, payment gateways, shipping
Proficient with Git, pull requests, code reviews
Strong written English — you will email clients directly
Self-managed — comfortable working async across time zones
Tailwind CSS (preferred)
REST API or headless WordPress experience (preferred)
Performance optimisation — Core Web Vitals, caching, image optimisation (preferred)
A GitHub profile with real projects (not just forks) (preferred)

Benefits & Perks

Direct access to the founder

Work side by side with Ali — 14+ years on WordPress and WooCommerce. No PM layer, no telephone game.

Real ownership

You own your projects end to end. Scope, build, ship, support. Your name is on the work.

Modern tooling

PHP 8+, Tailwind CSS, vanilla JS, Git workflow, AI coding assistants, modern hardware.

Learning budget

Annual budget for courses, books, conferences, and certifications. Real growth, not just promises.

Career progression

Clear levels, transparent criteria, regular reviews. We promote from within.

Time off

Generous annual leave plus public holidays. Take the time you need to recharge.

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