WordPress Developer (m/f/x)

schalk-and-friends; München; Sur place; EUR 70 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Corporate benefits

Flat hierarchies

Team events

Mobile office

Individual training opportunities

2 roof terraces

Résumé du poste

schalk-and-friends is seeking an experienced WordPress Developer to join our Munich team. You will work on WordPress projects from config and theme customization to plugin development, collaborating across Strategy, Online Marketing, Creative, and Account Management to deliver high‑quality digital solutions for B2B and B2C clients.

You’ll mentor colleagues, contribute to workflows, and stay current with WordPress ecosystem developments.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of verifiable WordPress development experience.
• Strong PHP (OOP) and design patterns knowledge.
• Experience with REST API and headless WordPress approaches.

Responsabilités

• Develop new or existing WordPress projects, including theme customization and plugin development.
• Design WordPress solutions following best practices (ACF, REST API).
• Enhance WordPress standards, tech stacks, and workflows.
• Integrate WordPress with third-party systems via APIs and plugins.
• Optimize performance, security, and technical SEO of WordPress sites.
• Mentor colleagues and maintain best-practice documentation.

Connaissances

WordPress development

PHP (OOP)

REST APIs

Gutenberg/blocks

Git

Performance optimization

Team player

German (C1)

Formation

Degree in computer science or related field

Outils

ACF

WooCommerce

Git

Description du poste

Introduction

Are WordPress, PHP, basic plugin development, and REST APIs your specialty? Do you develop according to the latest development standards and have a keen sense for web performance and innovation? Do you have excellent communication skills and want to make a significant contribution to the success of our clients’ projects? Does this sound like you? Then we look forward to getting to know you!

What you can expect

You’ll be part of one of our three client teams, which currently consists of 33 employees. In this role, you’ll work closely with all of our agency’s departments (Strategy, Online Marketing, Creative, and Account Management) to support our diverse portfolio of B2B and B2C clients.

Your tasks

• You’ll develop new or existing WordPress projects, from configuration and theme customization to plugin development
• You’ll design WordPress solutions using modern best practices (ACF, REST API, headless approaches)
• You’ll enhance our agency standards and tech stacks related to WordPress, as well as our workflows
• You’ll integrate WordPress with third-party systems, CRMs, and marketing tools via APIs and plugin development
• You’ll optimize the performance, security, and technical SEO of WordPress installations
• You’ll serve as a mentor to colleagues on WordPress‑specific challenges and maintain best‑practice documentation
• You’ll continuously improve our WordPress digital products, which are used daily by thousands of international users
• You’re eager to engage in professional exchange and pursue continuous professional development within the WordPress ecosystem

Your profile

• Degree in computer science/multimedia or comparable training, but we also welcome experienced candidates changing careers
• At least 7 years of verifiable experience in WordPress development (theme and plugin development)
• In-depth knowledge of PHP (OOP, design patterns, PHP 7.4+)
• Proficiency with WordPress architecture: hooks, filters, custom post types, taxonomies, metaboxes
• Experience with modern front-end technologies (HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript/ES6+, and, if applicable, Vue.js or React in a WordPress context)
• Experience with other PHP-based CMS solutions (Typo3, Pimcore, Kirby, etc.) is a plus
• Proficient use of Git and understanding of Git workflows
• REST API development and headless WordPress solutions
• WordPress security: authentication, authorization, data protection (GDPR)
• Performance optimization: caching, database queries, asset handling, site speed, and Web Vitals
• Experience with popular WordPress plugins (Elementor, Wordfence, etc.) or page builders
• High standards for quality and a structured, independent work style
• Excellent teamwork skills and a proactive approach
• Strong agile mindset
• Passion for your craft and a commitment to continuous learning
• Creative ideas and an understanding of complex technical concepts
• Self-confidence, assertiveness, and the ability to handle conflict
• German: Advanced proficiency (C1)

Why us?

• Friendly agency in the middle of Sendling
• Friendly working atmosphere in dynamic teams
• Mobile office
• Flat hierarchies and creative freedom
• Individual training opportunities
• Corporate benefits
• 2 roof terraces to relax on
• Team events
• and much more!