Freelance – Full-Time Dedicated
🌎 RemoteRemotePosted Oct 20, 2026
Overview
Job Overview
We are looking for an experienced WordPress Backend Developer to work with our team on a dedicated, full-time freelance basis. The ideal candidate should have strong backend development skills, experience building custom WordPress solutions, and the ability to deliver high-quality, scalable, and secure applications.
Key Responsibilities
• Develop and maintain custom WordPress websites, themes, and plugins.
• Customize WordPress functionality using PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, and REST APIs.
• Integrate third-party APIs, payment gateways, and external services.
• Optimize website performance, security, and database queries.
• Troubleshoot bugs and resolve backend issues.
• Collaborate with our team to deliver projects on time.
Required Skills
• Strong experience with WordPress backend development.
• Proficiency in PHP, MySQL, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Experience developing custom plugins, themes, and REST API integrations.
• Knowledge of WordPress security, performance optimization, and debugging.
• Familiarity with Git and version control.
Preferred Skills
• Experience with Laravel or Node.js.
• Knowledge of WooCommerce and payment gateway integrations.
• Experience with custom API development and third-party integrations.
What We Offer
• Full-time, dedicated freelance engagement.
• Flexible working timezone for experienced professionals.
• Long-term collaboration opportunities.
• Opportunity to work on diverse web development projects.
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Original posting: jobs.wordpress.net
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