WordPress Architect: Build Custom Plugins & WooCommerce

Firewater; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Firewater in Sandton is looking for a WordPress developer who actually builds things, not just assembles from marketplace parts. You write the parts, craft fast WordPress and WooCommerce experiences, and stay calm when PHP tantrums occur.

Ideal candidates will develop custom themes, plugins, and API integrations, keep sites running smoothly, and maintain a portfolio that proves you ship quality code under pressure. A passion for clean code and elegant APIs helps you stand out.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of WordPress development experience with custom themes and plugins.
• Proficient in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP and Git workflows.
• Experience with RESTful APIs and MySQL database management.
• Familiarity with hosting environments (cPanel/WHM/Plesk/sFTP) and Linux basics.
• Strong portfolio of previous WordPress projects.

Responsibilities

• Own WordPress development from scoping to deployment.
• Build fast, functional WordPress and WooCommerce sites.
• Develop custom themes, plugins, and API integrations.
• Maintain websites, perform updates, and troubleshoot issues.
• QA and bug fixes before launch.
• Guide clients through their CMS when needed.

Tools

WordPress

HTML/CSS/JS

PHP

Git

MySQL

REST APIs

Hosting environments (cPanel/WHM/Plesk/sFTP)

Linux

Photoshop

Job description

Firewater in Sandton is looking for a WordPress developer who actually builds things, not just assembles from marketplace parts. You write the parts, craft fast WordPress and WooCommerce experiences, and stay calm when PHP tantrums occur.

Ideal candidates will develop custom themes, plugins, and API integrations, keep sites running smoothly, and maintain a portfolio that proves you ship quality code under pressure. A passion for clean code and elegant APIs helps you stand out.