Netguru is looking for a freelance Senior WordPress Developer to join a small, experienced engineering team on a part-time basis. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining multiple high-traffic, custom WordPress websites, refactoring legacy code, and contributing to a component-driven architecture.
What You'll Do
- Develop and maintain scalable, custom WordPress websites.
- Refactor legacy codebases and simplify architecture.
- Contribute to a shared theme system used across multiple platforms.
- Implement component-based UI and design systems.
- Follow best practices for accessibility (WCAG 2.1), code quality, and performance.
- Work with enterprise-level tools such as VIP CLI and adhere to WordPress coding standards.
- Manage tasks independently with minimal oversight.
- Handle multiple projects in parallel with a focus on quality and maintainability.
What We're Looking For
- Advanced PHP development skills.
- Proven experience in custom WordPress development (beyond plugin/theme configuration).
- Strong skills in React and system architecture/design.
- Background in complex technical environments.
- Ability to work independently and proactively.
- Familiarity with large-scale WordPress environments (VIP platform, scalability, performance).
Nice to Have
- Experience with Twig, Timber, Tailwind, Sass.
- Automated testing and CI/CD workflows.
- Familiarity with WP CLI and enterprise WordPress workflows.
- Awareness of security and DevOps practices.
- Component-driven development experience.
Technical Stack
- PHP, WordPress, React
- VIP CLI, WP CLI
- Twig, Timber, Tailwind, Sass
Team & Environment
You will join a small, experienced engineering team.
Benefits & Compensation
- 100% remote, flexible work.
- Work with an experienced team of developers and continuous development of your hard and soft skills.
- Dev-friendly processes such as Continuous Integration, Continuous Delivery, Code Review and bug bashes.
- Long-term collaboration on challenging products (FinTech, B2B software, E-commerce and more).
- Compensation: up to 38EUR/h.
Work Mode
This is a 100% remote, global freelance position.
Netguru is an equal opportunity employer.