Remote WordPress Developer

# WordPress Developer (Remote) ## About the Role A fast-growing, remote-only development company specializing in custom, high-traffic WordPress environments is looking for a WordPress Developer to join its small development team. The company builds fully customized solutions for major clients, with a strong focus on testing, design patterns, coding standards, and scalable integrations. Working in 2-week Scrum sprints, you will contribute to a variety of client projects and take significant ownership of technical solutions. The team values collaboration, technical passion, independent work, and building smart, sustainable products. ## Key Responsibilities * Develop and maintain custom WordPress solutions for high-traffic environments. * Build and customize WordPress plugins and integrations. * Develop solutions using PHP and WordPress. * Work on custom integrations and technically challenging development projects. * Apply unit testing and design patterns to development work. * Follow established coding standards and development best practices. * Participate in 2-week Scrum sprints and contribute to sprint planning and related sessions. * Take ownership of projects and technical solutions. * Work independently while collaborating closely with the development team. * Communicate with the team through daily stand-ups and Slack. * Think through technical challenges and develop smart, sustainable solutions for clients. ## Required Qualifications * At least 5 years of relevant PHP development experience. * Knowledge and practical experience working with WordPress. * Experience developing custom WordPress plugins. * Familiarity with unit testing. * Knowledge of Design Patterns. * Ability to follow coding standards. * Ability to take responsibility for projects and work independently. ## Preferred Qualifications * Knowledge or experience with 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 working * Technical ownership * Collaborative development * Scrum * Slack-based remote communication * Focus on scalable and sustainable solutions ## Education & Experience **Education:** Not specified. **Experience:** At least 5 years of relevant PHP development experience. ## Work Arrangement & Schedule * Fully remote. * International remote work is possible. * Work hours are self-determined; there are no fixed working hours. * Workweek of 3–5 days per week. * Daily morning stand-up. * Collaboration takes place through Slack. * Work is organized around 2-week Scrum sprints. ## Compensation & Benefits * Salary based on knowledge and experience, with an indication of up to €5,500. * 25 vacation days. * Additional paid day off on your birthday. * Pension plan. * Profit-growth bonus for employees with a permanent contract. * Home-office setup allowance. * €2 per day work-from-home allowance. * Laptop of choice, with MacBook Pro commonly used by the team. * Pension arrangement through Brand New Day. ## Team & Development Environment * Small development team with a high level of individual responsibility. * Collaboration between company owners, employees, and freelance developers. * Opportunity to contribute ideas and develop sustainable technical solutions. * Focus on custom development and high-traffic WordPress environments. * Exposure to diverse projects for clients in the media industry.