Senior WordPress Developer
Location: Remote
Employment Type: Full-Time
Department: Web Development
Reports To: Technical Director / CEO
About webpopular
webpopular is a results-driven digital agency serving small to mid-sized businesses with high-performance websites, SEO, and scalable marketing technology. We specialize in clean, user-focused design and development that not only looks great but ranks well and converts traffic into leads and sales.
We are hiring a Senior WordPress Developer with advanced front-end and back-end experience who can lead web projects from strategy to execution. This role requires deep knowledge of modern WordPress development, page speed optimization, and technical SEO implementation.
About The Role
Responsibilities
- Lead the planning, development, and deployment of custom WordPress websites and themes
- Develop scalable, maintainable solutions using custom themes, advanced custom fields (ACF), CPTs, and reusable modules
- Configure and optimize page builders like Elementor and Bricks for high performance without unnecessary bloat
- Ensure sites meet technical SEO and accessibility standards (Core Web Vitals, schema markup, clean structure)
- Manage hosting environments, DNS, SSL, staging environments, and version control (Git)
- Perform technical audits and troubleshoot issues related to speed, responsiveness, security, and SEO
- Integrate APIs, CRM systems, and third-party platforms into WordPress installations
- Collaborate with designers, content strategists, project managers, and junior developers
- Create documentation, handoff guides, and contribute to internal development SOPs
Required Qualifications
- 4+ years of professional WordPress development experience
- Strong experience building custom themes and using ACF, CPTs, and advanced hooks/filters
- Proficient in PHP, JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3
- Experience with performance optimization: caching, CDN, lazy loading, minification, and responsive best practices
- Deep understanding of SEO fundamentals including technical structure, schema, redirects, sitemap optimization, and crawlability
- Experience working with Git and deployment pipelines
- Strong problem-solving ability, attention to detail, and ability to work independently
- Comfortable managing multiple projects and deadlines in an agency environment
Preferred Skills
- Familiarity with headless WordPress, REST API, or GraphQL
- Experience with WooCommerce customization
- Familiarity with modern tools like Figma, Adobe XD, Google Tag Manager, GA4
- Experience training or mentoring junior developers
- Comfortable conducting technical client reviews or supporting proposal scoping
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Project and performance-based bonuses available
- Flexible schedule with fully remote environment
- Work with a fast-paced, high-integrity team that values results and growth
- Opportunities to lead major initiatives, contribute to internal tools, and advance into leadership
Apply Now
If you’re ready to take control of your career, represent a solution that truly helps small business owners, and work with a team that values professionalism, integrity, and real growth, apply today.