Lead WordPress Developer - Remote & Mentoring

Junctn; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Junctn is seeking an experienced WordPress developer to lead custom theme and plugin work, delivering high-quality, performant sites with strong SEO focus. You will collaborate with design and project teams, provide technical direction, and mentor junior developers while coordinating multiple projects in a remote setting.

You have 5+ years of WordPress experience, proficiency in PHP, JavaScript, HTML and CSS, and strong Git skills; experience with ACF, CPTs, WooCommerce, and REST APIs is

Qualifications

• Five or more years of WordPress development experience.
• Proficiency in PHP, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS, plus advanced Git version control skills.
• Strong experience with Advanced Custom Fields, custom post types, and WooCommerce.
• Experience with REST APIs and complex third-party integrations.
• Ability to troubleshoot carefully, manage multiple deadlines, and communicate effectively with a remote team.
• Experience mentoring junior developers.

Responsibilities

• Lead custom theme and plugin development for WordPress projects.
• Build and maintain custom post types, Advanced Custom Fields configurations, REST API connections, and third-party integrations.
• Improve site performance and apply SEO best practices across projects.
• Work with designers to translate Figma layouts into polished, accurate websites.
• Set up and manage WooCommerce functionality for online stores.
• Support code quality and delivery by mentoring junior developers and coordinating multiple projects and deadlines.

Skills

WordPress development

PHP

JavaScript

HTML/CSS

Git

Advanced Custom Fields

Custom Post Types

WooCommerce

REST APIs

Remote collaboration

Job description

Junctn is seeking an experienced WordPress developer to lead custom theme and plugin work, delivering high-quality, performant sites with strong SEO focus. You will collaborate with design and project teams, provide technical direction, and mentor junior developers while coordinating multiple projects in a remote setting.

You have 5+ years of WordPress experience, proficiency in PHP, JavaScript, HTML and CSS, and strong Git skills; experience with ACF, CPTs, WooCommerce, and REST APIs is