Senior WordPress Engineer: Custom Themes & Plugins

CID GmbH

Germany (OH)

On-site

USD 68,275 - 91,033

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

30 days annual vacation

Optional company pension

Regular team events

Modern canteen/cafeteria

Free drinks

Job summary

CID GmbH, a dynamic IT company with 14 locations, is seeking a Senior WordPress Web Developer to own the development, customization and optimization of WordPress-based solutions for diverse clients. You will build custom themes/plugins, integrate REST APIs, optimize performance and security, and collaborate with UX/UI designers and backend teams to turn concepts into scalable, secure web experiences.

If you bring strong PHP, WordPress architecture knowledge, plus English and German, join our

Qualifications

Multiple years of professional WordPress development experience.
Strong PHP skills essential.
Proficient in WordPress core architecture and coding standards.
Experience with Elementor, WPBakery, Gutenberg and custom blocks.
Familiarity with WooCommerce and REST API integrations.
Version control with Git; CI/CD workflows.
Strong English and German skills.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement custom WordPress themes and plugins.
Architect complex WordPress solutions with CPTs, taxonomies, REST API integrations.
Extend existing WordPress installations with theme/plugin modifications.
Optimize WordPress performance (caching, images).
Apply WordPress security best practices and patching.
Collaborate with UX/UI designers, PMs, and backend teams to translate designs into solutions.
Evaluate plugins, tools and hosting based on project needs.