WordPress Developer

Senior WordPress DeveloperRemote (Philippines) | 40 hrs/week, 9 AM–6 PM PH TimeThe WP Senior Developer RoleBuild custom WordPress themes from design briefs. Implement client websites (design → code), maintain existing sites, publish content, and optimize performance. You work independently with periodic oversight.Time tracking with screenshots required. We're upfront because we bill clients hourly.What You'll DoDesign implementation & theme building (35%) – Custom themes from Figma/XD mockups, responsive builds, custom PHP/JSSite maintenance (25%) – Updates, troubleshooting, security, backupsContent publishing (15%) – Articles, pages, metadata, workflowsPerformance optimization (12%) – Speed, caching, CDN, Lighthouse scoresMigrations & technical work (10%) – Server migrations, DNS, SEO, PBN setupAI integration (3%) – Use ChatGPT, Claude, design AI to accelerate deliveryYou HaveMust-haves:7+ years WordPress development with portfolio of custom theme buildsExpert HTML/CSS/JavaScript and PHP/MySQLDesign tool fluency (Figma, XD) and ability to translate mockups to codeResponsive design expertise and Lighthouse optimizationGit, DNS management, cPanel/hosting adminCustom post types, taxonomies, ACF, custom pluginsExpert use of AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude, design AI) in your workflowTechnical SEO:Title tags, meta descriptions, schema markup, Noindex/nofollow, canonical tagsPBN setup and configurationCore Web Vitals optimizationEssentials:Fast internet, reliable hardwareProblem-solving mindsetClear documentation and communicationTime management (accurate tracking)Success MetricsPixel-perfect implementations matching design briefsPage speed >90 (Lighthouse) on all builds95% client satisfaction on new projectsZero rework due to implementation issues (first-pass quality)Maintain 95%+ uptime on managed sitesResolve 95% of issues on first attemptAI workflows that reduce project timelines 15–20%Interview ExpectationsBe ready to discuss:2–3 custom theme builds – design brief, functionality, challengesCode sample – why it's well-written and maintainableAI integration – real examples of how you use it to ship fasterComplex WordPress build – custom post types, taxonomies, queries, performanceDesign translation – mockup to code process, CSS/JS approachTroubleshooting – how you'd diagnose and fix a complex issueTight deadline scenario – how you'd use AI and modern tooling to deliver quality work in 2 weeksWhy This Role✓ Senior-level autonomy and creative control✓ Diverse technical challenges (design, custom dev, performance)✓ 50% profit margin company = growth room and learning budget✓ Bonus structure (especially Christmas)✓ Work with strategic team and business coach✗ It's not pure development (maintenance and publishing are real)✗ You need to embrace AI as a tool, not resist it✗ Independent work—minimal hand-holding✗ Time tracking with screenshotsCompensation & BenefitsSalary: competitive salary rangePerformance bonusQuarterly training budget for learning and AI tool subscriptionsRemote flexibility with defined hoursHow to ApplySend:Portfolio – Link or 2–3 examples of custom theme builds. For each: client brief, custom functionality, technical approach, performance decisions.Code snippet – PHP/JS/CSS you're proud of. Explain why it's well-written.AI workflow – Real example of how you use ChatGPT/Claude/design AI to accelerate work without cutting corners.Your story (2–3 paragraphs):Why you're a fit for custom theme building (not template modification)What 7+ years taught you about shipping quality WordPress workWhy this role and team excite youQuestions or concerns – Ask anything about the role, time tracking, team.About UsPerth Australia based SEO agency - same timezone as Philippines, managing ~20 client accounts. We're building a senior team that owns the full project lifecycle—design brief to live deployment to ongoing maintenance.We pay for expertise, independence, and clean shipping. If you're a 7+ year developer who builds beautiful, functional WordPress sites and leverages AI as a force multiplier—let's talk.