Teal Media
Senior WordPress Backend Developer
Remote WordPress Development role with clear candidate location fit.
PostedJun 24, 2026
Eligible countries1 accepted country
Seniority signalSenior
Work settingRemote
Accepted candidate locations
USA
Role overview
Senior WordPress Backend Developer
Requirements and responsibilities
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What success looks like in this role
- You translate ambiguous client needs into clear, actionable technical approaches.
- You’ve worked at an agency or have other experience juggling multiple competing priorities.
- You build trust with clients through clarity, responsiveness, and sound judgment.
- You balance ideal technical solutions with real-world constraints (budget, timeline, team capacity).
- You take ownership of outcomes, not just assigned tasks.
Build & Deliver
- Lead the architecture and development of custom web projects, primarily using open-source tools, with a strong focus on WordPress backend development (themes, plugins, and systems integrations).
- Act as the lead developer on both new builds and ongoing support work, owning technical decisions and translating complex client needs into thoughtful, scalable solutions.
- Take pride in building long-term, maintainable solutions.
- Identify risks early and propose alternative approaches when needed.
Collaborate with Purpose
- Act as a technical lead in client conversations, clearly explaining complex concepts in accessible terms.
- Present tradeoffs and recommendations with confidence, helping clients make informed decisions.
- Navigate ambiguity and challenging situations with professionalism and sound judgment.
Lead & Support the Team
- Mentor developers across the team through thoughtful feedback, pairing, and code reviews.
- Participate in hiring and evaluation of technical talent as needed.
- Model strong communication, collaboration, and accountability within project teams.
Qualifications:
- 10+ years of experience building with WordPress and other PHP tools, including deep expertise in custom themes, plugins, and WordPress architecture
- Strong proficiency in PHP and modern backend development practices, including AI-based workflows.
- Experience working in an agency or consulting environment, balancing multiple projects and priorities.
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