Full-Stack Wordpress Developer

Scale Army Careers; Remote; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A digitally native design agency is seeking a Full-Stack WordPress Developer to build, maintain, and optimize WordPress-based websites. This mid-senior level position involves the use of custom themes and ongoing collaboration with designers and developers. Candidates should have 3–5 years of experience in WordPress development, strong skills in PHP and MySQL, and familiarity with front-end technologies such as HTML5 and JavaScript. Remote working is available, offering autonomy and variety in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of professional WordPress development experience.
• Proven ability to build, launch, and maintain custom WordPress websites.
• Strong background in PHP and MySQL.
• Experience integrating third-party plugins and services.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain WordPress websites using custom themes.
• Build responsive interfaces using HTML5, CSS3, and modern JavaScript.
• Work with PHP and MySQL to support site functionality.
• Integrate third-party services and APIs.

Skills

HTML5

CSS3

JavaScript

SCSS

PHP

MySQL

WordPress theme development

Tools

Git

Figma

Photoshop

Asana

Job description

Full-Stack WordPress Developer

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Our client is a digitally native, design-forward agency that blends strategy, UX / UI, development, and marketing to create modern, scalable digital solutions.

With a remote team and hubs outside Philadelphia and Atlanta, they thrive in fast-paced environments and deliver high-quality web, mobile, and platform experiences.

Their culture values detail-oriented execution, seamless UX, and development work that drives measurable impact.

Location

Fully remote | 9 AM - 5 PM EST

Role Overview

The Full Stack WordPress Developer will build, maintain, and optimize WordPress-based websites across a wide range of digital experiences.

This is a hands‑on development role focused on clean code, performance, responsiveness, and practical collaboration with designers, developers, and project managers.

The Developer will work within established agency workflows and contribute to high-quality releases without team management responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

WordPress Development

Develop and maintain WordPress websites from scratch using custom themes and page builders (e.g., Elementor).

Extend and customize themes beyond admin-level modifications.

Configure and integrate off-the-shelf plugins as needed.

Front-End Development

Build pixel-perfect, responsive interfaces using HTML5, CSS3, SCSS, and modern JavaScript (ES6+).

Ensure cross‑browser and cross‑device compatibility.

Translate designer assets from Figma, Photoshop, or Adobe XD into clean, efficient code.

Back-End & Integrations

Work with PHP and MySQL to support site functionality and data management.

Integrate third‑party services and APIs, including CRM tools, analytics platforms, and email systems.

Occasionally develop marketing emails and digital banners.

Collaboration & Workflow

Communicate effectively in English through Slack and Asana.

Participate in code reviews, deployments, version control processes, and ongoing maintenance.

Follow established QA, testing, and documentation standards.

Qualifications

Experience

3–5 years of professional WordPress development experience, preferably within agency or freelance environments.

Proven ability to build, launch, and maintain custom WordPress websites.

Strong background in PHP, WordPress theme development, and MySQL.

Experience integrating third-party plugins and services, with no expectation for regular custom plugin development.

Familiarity with WordPress REST API and basic headless CMS concepts.

Working knowledge of Git / GitHub and deployment workflows.

Experience extracting assets from Figma, Photoshop, or Adobe XD.

Previous experience working in fast-paced agency settings is strongly preferred.

Skills

Strong front-end development abilities (HTML5, CSS3, SCSS, JavaScript / ES6+).

Ability to deliver clean, scalable, and maintainable code.

Comfortable managing multiple tasks and shifting priorities within agency workflows.

Strong English reading and writing comprehension for internal collaboration.

Ability to follow structured QA, documentation, and version control processes.

Bonus skills

• Experience coding marketing emails.
• Familiarity with component-based systems or JavaScript frameworks (e.g., Vue, Alpine.js).
• Experience with Pharma / Healthcare digital projects.

Opportunity

This is an opportunity to join a design-led, development-focused agency building modern digital experiences for a diverse set of clients.

You’ll work on high-impact projects, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and contribute to polished, scalable websites.

If you thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy hands‑on WordPress development, this role offers autonomy, variety, and room to grow.

Application Process

Fill in the application form.

Record a video showcasing your skill sets.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Marketing Services