WordPress Developer (Remote - Florida)

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of Awesome Motive. We are currently looking for a WordPress Developer in West Palm Beach, Florida, United States. This role offers the chance to work on a high-impact, fast-growing digital platform, building and enhancing WordPress-based products that reach millions of users worldwide. You will be responsible for developing new features, improving existing code, and maintaining the technical quality of the platform. The position emphasizes both front-end and back-end development, problem-solving, and collaboration with a global team of developers. Ideal candidates are proactive, detail-oriented, and passionate about delivering polished, scalable solutions. You will have the opportunity to contribute to both small enhancements and major features while learning and growing your technical expertise in a dynamic, remote-friendly environment. Accountabilities: • Develop, test, and maintain WordPress plugins, themes, and infrastructure. • Triage bugs and implement enhancements to existing features using GitHub. • Scope, write, and test new product features and addons with a focus on quality and performance. • Refactor legacy code with attention to backward compatibility and platform stability. • Collaborate with team members, providing peer code reviews and constructive feedback. • Communicate effectively with team members using chat, audio, and video tools to support project goals. • Continuously improve development processes and adhere to coding standards and best practices. • Professional experience with WordPress plugin development, architecture, and coding standards. • Advanced proficiency in PHP and MySQL, including modern PHP practices (OOP, namespacing, traits, interfaces, autoloading). • Strong knowledge of JavaScript (vanilla JS, jQuery, ES6) and experience with front-end development. • Familiarity with build tools such as Gulp and Webpack, and package managers like Composer and NPM. • Experience working with third-party APIs (Stripe, Zapier, Drip, etc.). • Competent in Git/GitHub version control. • Strong troubleshooting skills, attention to detail, and ability to simplify complex solutions. • Previous experience in remote or freelance roles is a plus. • Bonus: Knowledge of JS frameworks like VueJS or React, e-commerce platforms (WooCommerce, Easy Digital Downloads), or DevOps/infrastructure management. • Availability to participate in audio/video meetings during 9 am - 5 pm EST. • Competitive salary and performance incentives. • Health, dental, and vision insurance for full-time U.S. employees; international health benefits for global team members. • Term Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment coverage. • Fully remote work with flexible hours aligned to Eastern Time zone. • Flexible PTO and paid holidays based on location. • Paid parental leave and wellness stipends. • Company-sponsored learning and development resources. • Reimbursement for company travel and attendance at annual retreats and team meetups. • Additional perks including welcome boxes, anniversary gifts, and technology stipends. • Opportunity to work on impactful projects with a collaborative, no-politics culture. Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven matching. When you apply, your profile goes through an AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly. Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements. It compares your profile to the role’s core requirements and past success factors to determine a match score. The 3 candidates with the highest match are automatically shortlisted. When necessary, our human team may perform an additional review to ensure no strong profile is missed. The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role. Once shortlisting is completed, we share it with the hiring company, who will decide on next steps such as interviews or assessments. Thank you for your interest! #LI-CL1