At Growmodo, we help fast-growing companies by connecting them with global talent while supporting the careers of creative and tech professionals.
We're driven by growth, strong relationships, and a passion for delivering a \"wow\" experience daily.
Job Title
Senior WordPress Developer / AI Expert
Role Overview
At Growmodo, your mission is to develop high-performing, AI-enhanced WordPress websites that push the boundaries of design, functionality, and automation. You'll leverage AI-driven tools and workflows to build scalable, visually compelling, and optimized websites that drive real business impact.
Working Hours
- Monday - Friday, 6 AM - 3 PM Central European Time
- Monday - Friday, 1 PM - 10 PM Asia / Manila
- Monday - Friday, 11 PM - 8 AM Central Standard Time
Key Responsibilities
- Develop & Optimize: Build custom WordPress themes and plugins with clean, efficient, and scalable code.
- Leverage AI: Utilize AI-powered development tools to streamline coding, design automation, and performance optimization.
- Ensure Customer Satisfaction: Deliver pixel-perfect, responsive web experiences that exceed client expectations through creative problem-solving.
- Enhance Performance: Optimize websites for speed, responsiveness, and SEO, ensuring a seamless user experience.
- Ensure Security & Scalability: Implement best practices in security, compliance, and AI-enhanced performance monitoring.
- Collaborate & Innovate: Work closely with designers, marketers, and other stakeholders to integrate AI-driven solutions into web development.
- Stay Ahead of Trends: Keep up with the latest WordPress advancements, AI-powered automation tools, and emerging web technologies.
- Lead & Mentor: Guide and mentor junior developers, fostering a culture of growth, knowledge sharing, and technical excellence.
Must-Haves
- Strong expertise in WordPress development, PHP, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and MySQL.
- Experience with AI-driven web development tools, automation frameworks, or machine learning-powered optimizations.
- Ability to build custom themes, develop plugins, and resolve complex website performance issues.
- Hands‑on experience optimizing website speed, security, and AI-enhanced error detection.
- Deep understanding of SEO-friendly development, structured data, and modern web standards.
- Ability to analyze, experiment, and implement AI-powered solutions to improve workflows and site performance.
- Proven experience in mentoring junior developers, leading projects, and ensuring high-quality code standards.
- Ability to manage development timelines, collaborate cross-functionally, and meet deadlines in a remote team.
- Strong ability to work in a team-oriented, feedback-driven environment.
Nice-to-Haves
- Experience integrating third-party APIs, headless CMS, and AI-driven functionalities.
Why You'll Love Working Here
- Learning and Growth Opportunities: You'll have the chance to participate in mentorship programs, cross-functional training, and leadership development, ensuring you're always advancing in your skill set and career path.
- Fully Remote Work: Enjoy the freedom to work from anywhere in the world.
- Diverse, Global Cross-Cultural Team: Work alongside talented individuals from all corners of the world. Our diverse team thrives on collaboration, bringing a wealth of different perspectives and ideas to the table.
- Great Company Culture: We pride ourselves on fostering a positive, inclusive, and supportive company culture where innovation and creativity are celebrated, and everyone feels valued and heard.
- Remote and In-Person Events: Stay connected with the team through virtual gatherings, and look forward to in-person meetups and retreats where we bond, share ideas, and have fun together.
Team Voices
- \"Since joining Growmodo, I've quickly become a master at using Figma and learned to create logos, landing pages, marketing materials, and Webflow websites. The supportive project managers have had a significant impact on my growth, making me feel truly valued and heard.\"
- Alden M., Web Designer
- \"Growmodo is an excellent workplace that offers time and location flexibility, valuable learning opportunities, competitive pay, and a positive team atmosphere. The only drawback is the limited in-person interaction due to being a remote company.\"
- Virgil G., Web Designer
- \"As a developer at Growmodo, the team has provided a supportive work culture and numerous opportunities for growth.\" ... The project managers are readi