Senior WordPress Backend Architect — Remote (US)

Fairweather, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Teal Media is seeking a Senior WordPress Backend Developer to lead architecture and development of custom WordPress projects, focusing on themes, plugins, and systems integrations. You will act as lead on new builds and ongoing support, translating client needs into scalable solutions.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years with WordPress, strong PHP, and agency experience, balancing ambitious designs with real-world constraints, timelines, and team capacity.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience building with WordPress and PHP tools, including custom themes, plugins, and 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture and development of custom web projects, primarily using open-source tools, with a strong focus on WordPress backend development (themes, plugins, systems integrations).
• Act as the lead developer on both new builds and ongoing support work, owning technical decisions and translating complex client needs into scalable solutions.

Skills

WordPress

PHP

Backend development

AI workflows

Job description

Teal Media is seeking a Senior WordPress Backend Developer to lead architecture and development of custom WordPress projects, focusing on themes, plugins, and systems integrations. You will act as lead on new builds and ongoing support, translating client needs into scalable solutions.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years with WordPress, strong PHP, and agency experience, balancing ambitious designs with real-world constraints, timelines, and team capacity.