WordPress Developer (m/f/d)

JOIN; Barcelona; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Apple hardware – The best tools for the job (MacBook)

Team events – Brunches and sports activities

104 days remote work per year

Relocation support – Assistance with paperwork and accommodation

Job summary

A tech recruiting company in Barcelona is seeking a skilled WordPress Developer to enhance their digital presence. The ideal candidate will design, maintain, and optimise WordPress sites, ensuring great user experience and collaboration with marketing and product teams. This role offers competitive salary, Apple hardware, and remote work options.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of proven experience as a WordPress Developer.
• Strong skills in PHP, HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript (ES6+).
• Solid knowledge of WordPress core (themes, plugins, hooks, filters).
• Experience with REST APIs and integrations.
• Understanding of MySQL or other relational databases.
• Familiarity with SEO best practices and website optimisation.
• Experience using Git and collaborative workflows (GitHub/GitLab).
• Ability to work with CI/CD pipelines for deployment.
• Strong debugging, testing, and problem-solving mindset.
• Familiarity with cloud hosting (AWS, GCP, or similar).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain custom WordPress themes and plugins.
• Translate Figma mockups into functional, responsive WordPress templates.
• Optimise website performance, security, and scalability.
• Integrate APIs and third-party services into WordPress.
• Manage WordPress updates and troubleshoot issues.
• Support the marketing team with landing pages and campaign optimisations.

Skills

PHP

HTML5

CSS3

JavaScript (ES6+)

WordPress core

REST APIs

MySQL

SEO best practices

Git

CI/CD pipelines

Tools

Git

CI/CD tooling

AWS

GCP

Job description

This range is provided by JOIN. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Why this role matters

At JOIN, we believe hiring should be easy, fast, and fair – for companies and candidates alike. That’s why we’re building intuitive, powerful recruiting software that helps businesses of all sizes find the right people effortlessly.

As our WordPress Developer, you’ll be the driving force behind our digital presence. Your mission will be to build, maintain, and optimise our WordPress-based websites and digital assets. Sitting at the intersection of Marketing, Product, and Design, your work will ensure seamless, scalable, and high-performance user experiences that support JOIN’s growth. From translating Figma mockups into templates to building custom plugins and integrating APIs, you’ll directly impact how users discover and interact with JOIN.

What you’ll be doing

Your work will directly shape JOIN’s online brand and growth engine. Here’s what that looks like:

• Design, develop, and maintain custom WordPress themes and plugins.
• Translate Figma mockups into functional, responsive WordPress templates.
• Optimise website performance, security, and scalability (Core Web Vitals, caching, SEO).
• Integrate APIs and third-party services into WordPress.
• Manage WordPress updates, patches, and troubleshoot issues.
• Support the marketing team with landing pages, A/B testing, and campaign optimisations.
• Ensure cross-browser and cross-device compatibility.
• Document technical processes and share best practices with the wider team.

Who you’ll work with

You’ll collaborate closely with our Marketing team, Product Managers, and Designers, as well as external stakeholders when needed. Your expertise will empower JOIN to launch campaigns quickly, scale our presence, and deliver reliable, user-friendly experiences.

What we’re looking for

We don’t believe in checklists – but if most of these apply to you, we’d love to chat:

3+ years of proven experience as a WordPress Developer.

Strong skills in PHP, HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript (ES6+).

Solid knowledge of WordPress core (themes, plugins, hooks, filters).

Experience with REST APIs and integrations.

Understanding of MySQL or other relational databases.

Familiarity with SEO best practices and website optimisation.

Experience using Git and collaborative workflows (GitHub/GitLab).

Ability to work with CI/CD pipelines for deployment.

Strong debugging, testing, and problem-solving mindset.

Familiarity with cloud hosting (AWS, GCP, or similar).

Bonus points for:

• Familiarity with Webflow, Framer, or headless WordPress setups.
• Experience with front-end frameworks (React, Vue, or similar).
• Knowledge of A/B testing platforms (e.g. Statsig).
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum teams.

What’s in it for you?

Apple hardware – The best tools for the job (MacBook).

Team events – Brunches, sports activities, and quarterly gatherings in Berlin.

Productivity from Everywhere – 104 days per year remote (post-probation), following our hybrid policy.

Competitive salary – Tailored to align with your experience level.

Relocation support – Assistance with paperwork, travel, and one month of furnished accommodation.

Play a defining role in shaping our Berlin hub and engineering culture.

What to expect from the hiring process

We respect your time and keep things transparent:

Intro call (~30 min) – Let’s see if we’re a good match.

Technical Interview – (~30 min) – Talk about how you could support the team.

Live Assessment (coding test + review) (~60 min) – Show us your technical knowledge

Hiring Manager Interview (~30 min)

We welcome applications from individuals of all ages, abilities, genders, religions, and diverse backgrounds. If you need assistance during the hiring process or in the workplace, let us know!

Don’t meet every requirement? No problem! We’re always open to exceptional candidates and value diversity in all forms.

Equal Employment Opportunity statement: We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.