Senior WordPress Developer - Remote Opportunity

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior WordPress Developer to join our dynamic team remotely. This role is perfect for someone who is passionate about building high-quality, design-led websites using WordPress. As a Senior WordPress Developer, you will work closely with our clients to create custom solutions that meet their unique needs.

What You'll Do

• Build custom WordPress websites using our custom theme framework, ensuring alignment with our Figma design system.
• Translate Figma designs into high-fidelity, polished UI implementations, with a strong focus on spacing, typography, and responsiveness.
• Collaborate closely with designers, digital producers, and developers throughout the full project lifecycle.
• Contribute to scoping, estimates, and technical planning, helping turn briefs and designs into clear build plans.
• Communicate progress, blockers, and trade-offs clearly and proactively.
• Identify risks and edge cases early, including UI and UX issues, and raise them before they impact delivery.
• Develop custom WordPress theme code and plugins as required.
• Optimize websites for performance and Core Web Vitals, ensuring accessibility and usability across devices.

Requirements

• 4-5+ years of professional experience building custom WordPress websites.
• Strong PHP skills, including modern PHP practices and object-oriented development.
• Deep understanding of WordPress, including its strengths, limitations, and appropriate use cases.
• Proven experience building custom WordPress themes and plugins from scratch.
• Strong frontend development skills with a polish-first mindset, including modern JavaScript (Vanilla and React).

Nice to Have

• Experience with headless or decoupled architectures.
• Strong JavaScript/Typescript framework experience, particularly Next.js.
• Experience with headless CMS platforms, such as Payload.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of $3,000 - $3,500 AUD per month.
• 100% remote work opportunity, allowing you to work from anywhere in the Philippines.
• Flexible working hours aligned with Australian business hours.
• Engagement as an independent contractor, providing you with the freedom to manage your own time.
• Opportunity to work with a dynamic digital agency that values creativity and technical precision.