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PHP / WordPress Developer

About the Role:

We’re looking for a seasoned PHP / WordPress developer to join our team on a contract basis to support client projects, starting at 50 hours a month. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience building custom themes and plugins, troubleshooting legacy WP code, and integrating APIs in modern PHP environments. This is NOT a good fit for someone just starting out. We’re looking for practical experience, demonstrated in real client work.

Requirements:

  • 3+ years of professional PHP and WordPress development experience

  • Strong command of custom WP theme and plugin development

  • Familiarity with WP best practices and performance optimization

  • Solid understanding of PHP (ideally 7.4+), MySQL, HTML/CSS, JavaScript

  • Comfortable working with Git in a collaborative team

  • Clear communication and reliability in a remote setting

  • Applicants must be eligible to work as an independent contractor (ICA) for a U.S.-based company.

Nice to Have:

  • Experience with modern build tools

  • Familiarity with headless WordPress setups or REST API work

  • Experience with a modern frontend framework; Vue, React, Angular

  • Experience debugging across different hosting environments

To Apply:

Please include:

  • A brief note about your experience and availability

  • A link to your GitHub

  • A few examples of live WP sites you’ve worked on and your role on the project

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August 4, 2025
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