Remote job
Senior WordPress Developer .
Job details
About this role
Role overview
Lead the development of custom WordPress websites and supporting functionality, with a focus on quality, performance, and effective search optimization. You will collaborate with design and other project teams, provide technical direction, and help less experienced developers grow while managing concurrent work in a remote setting.
Responsibilities
- Lead custom theme and plugin development for WordPress projects. - Build and maintain custom post types, Advanced Custom Fields configurations, REST API connections, and third-party integrations. - Improve site performance and apply SEO best practices across projects. - Work with designers to translate Figma layouts into polished, accurate websites. - Set up and manage WooCommerce functionality for online stores. - Support code quality and delivery by mentoring junior developers and coordinating multiple projects and deadlines.
Requirements
- Five or more years of WordPress development experience. - Proficiency in PHP, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS, plus advanced Git version control skills. - Strong experience with Advanced Custom Fields, custom post types, and WooCommerce. - Experience with REST APIs and complex third-party integrations. - Ability to troubleshoot carefully, manage multiple deadlines, and communicate effectively with a remote team. - Experience mentoring junior developers.
Benefits and work setup
- Remote position based in South Africa.