WordPress Developer (Remote)

# WORDPRESS DEVELOPER (REMOTE) ## About the Role Starapple is seeking an experienced **WordPress Developer** to join a small, fast-growing, fully remote development team specializing in **custom, high-traffic WordPress environments**. The team builds bespoke solutions for clients in the constantly changing media industry, with a strong focus on custom integrations, testing, design patterns, coding standards, and sustainable technical solutions. As part of the development team, you will work on varied customer projects using **2-week Scrum sprints**. Because the team is relatively small, you will have significant responsibility and the opportunity to work independently while collaborating with other developers to solve complex technical challenges. The company is fully remote, with flexible working hours and the possibility of working from abroad. ## Key Responsibilities - Develop and maintain custom WordPress solutions for high-traffic environments. - Develop custom WordPress plugins. - Build custom integrations and technical solutions for client projects. - Apply unit testing and design patterns to development work. - Follow established coding standards. - Contribute to projects within 2-week Scrum sprints. - Take ownership and responsibility for assigned projects and development work. - Work independently while collaborating closely with the development team. - Think through technical challenges and develop smart, sustainable solutions. - Participate in team stand-ups and collaborate through Slack. - Contribute to the development of high-quality products for clients. ## Required Qualifications - **At least 5 years of relevant PHP development experience.** - Knowledge and experience working with **WordPress**. - Experience writing **custom WordPress plugins**. - Knowledge and experience with **unit testing**. - Knowledge and experience with **Design Patterns**. - Ability and willingness to follow **coding standards**. - Ability to take responsibility for work and work independently. ## Preferred Qualifications - Knowledge of **Symfony**. ## Skills & Competencies - PHP development - WordPress development - Custom WordPress plugin development - Unit testing - Design Patterns - Coding standards - Custom integrations - High-traffic web environments - Problem-solving - Independent work - Ownership and accountability - Collaboration - Scrum - Sustainable software development - Technical solution design - Remote communication using Slack ## Education & Experience **Education** - No specific education requirement is stated in the source job description. **Experience** - At least **5 years of relevant PHP development experience**. - Professional experience working with WordPress. - Experience developing custom WordPress plugins. - Experience with unit testing and Design Patterns. ## Work Arrangement & Schedule - **Work arrangement:** Fully remote - **Location:** Missouri, US (Remote); the source description states that working from abroad is also possible. - **Employment type:** Not explicitly specified in the source job description. - **Workweek:** **3 to 5 days per week** - **Working hours:** Flexible; employees determine their own working hours. - **Fixed working hours:** None. - **Weekend requirements:** Not specified. - **Team collaboration:** Morning stand-ups and communication through Slack. - **Work methodology:** 2-week Scrum sprints. ## Compensation & Benefits - **Salary:** Competitive salary based on knowledge and experience, with an indication of up to **€5,500**. - **Vacation:** **25 vacation days**, plus an additional day off on your birthday. - **Pension:** Pension plan through **Brand New Day**. - **Profit-growth bonus:** Bonus tied to profit growth for employees with a permanent contract. - **Home office:** Allowance to set up your home workspace. - **Work-from-home allowance:** **€2 per day**. - **Equipment:** Laptop of choice; the team primarily works with **MacBook Pro** devices. - **Remote work:** Fully remote with flexible working hours. ## Compliance / Additional Information - **Employer:** Starapple - **Location listed:** Missouri, Missouri, US (Remote) - **Remote eligibility:** The source description states that working from abroad is possible. - **Posted:** September 11, 2026 - **Source:** Jooble