Remote WordPress Developer Jobs
Remote WordPress Developer jobs are open across the U.S. in sectors from digital media and e-commerce to SaaS, marketing agencies, and nonprofit technology, with both remote-first firms and distributed in-house teams actively hiring. Roles range from junior contract positions to senior full-stack developers leading theme and plugin architecture on fully remote teams. Employers hiring remotely right now include AUQ, JLOOP, and Hiebing. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Team:
Interactive
Location:
Winston-Salem, NC// , Richmond, VA// , and Remote Position
Date posted:
November 10, 2026
Wildfire is seeking talented and passionate web application developers of beginner-intermediate experience level to join our team and help build the next generation of WordPress websites.
Responsibilities/Qualifications
1–4 years of professional WordPress development experience.
Ability to work during Eastern time zone business hours. Candidates residing in NY, CA, or outside the US are not eligible for this position.
- Programming Languages: Proficiency in PHP, JavaScript (ES6+), jQuery, HTML5, and CSS/SCSS.
- WordPress CMS: Experience with Gutenberg block development, custom post types, custom fields, and Advanced Custom Fields (ACF). Ability to build intuitive, reusable, and easy-to-edit content management experiences for clients.
- APIs & Integrations: Familiarity with AJAX, REST/GraphQL APIs, and third-party integrations.
- Frontend Development: Experience with responsive design, translating Figma designs into websites, and cross-browser compatibility.
- Development Tools: Familiarity with npm, Gulp, Git version control, and the LAMP stack (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP).
- Troubleshooting & Performance: Troubleshoot website bugs and technical issues. Optimize websites for performance, Core Web Vitals, scalability, and maintainability.
- Third-Party Services: Integrate and maintain third-party plugins, APIs, and external services.
- Accessibility: Follow accessibility best practices and WCAG guidelines. Our websites are built to WCAG AA 2.1 standards.
- Collaboration: Collaborate with project managers, designers, SEO, and analytics teams to build and maintain websites that meet project requirements, support approved designs, SEO best practices, and analytic tracking.
- Code review: Review, test, and provide peer feedback on code to maintain high standards. Work with the QA team to develop robust test plans for client approval.
- AI Proficient: We value AI as an assistive tool to speed up delivery and code iteration. We do not outsource our thinking, just the grunt work. No vibe coding!
- Soft Skills: Strong self-management abilities and excellent written/verbal communication skills for both internal teams and client-facing interactions. Receptive to constructive feedback and adaptable to changing needs.
Nice to have qualifications (not deal breakers):
- Marketing agency: Experience working in the marketing industry on client based work.
- No-Code/Low-Code: Shopify, Wix, SquareSpace, WPBakery, Divi, or Webflow experience.
- CRM: Familiarity with CRM integrations such as HubSpot or Salesforce.
- DNS: Familiarity with DNS management, SSL certificates, domain configuration, and redirects.
- Hosting & Deployment: Familiarity with managed WordPress hosting platforms such as Pantheon, including staging environments, deployments, and backups.
- Privacy compliance: Experience with website privacy compliance requirements, including familiarity with GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, cookie consent management, and tracking technologies such as Google Tag Manager.
- React: Experience with WordPress/React plugin development.
- Database Management: Basic knowledge of MySQL, database queries, and troubleshooting database-related issues.
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Team:
Interactive
Location:
Winston-Salem, NC// , Richmond, VA// , and Remote Position
Date posted:
November 10, 2026
Wildfire is seeking talented and passionate web application developers of beginner-intermediate experience level to join our team and help build the next generation of WordPress websites.
Responsibilities/Qualifications
1–4 years of professional WordPress development experience.
Ability to work during Eastern time zone business hours. Candidates residing in NY, CA, or outside the US are not eligible for this position.
- Programming Languages: Proficiency in PHP, JavaScript (ES6+), jQuery, HTML5, and CSS/SCSS.
- WordPress CMS: Experience with Gutenberg block development, custom post types, custom fields, and Advanced Custom Fields (ACF). Ability to build intuitive, reusable, and easy-to-edit content management experiences for clients.
- APIs & Integrations: Familiarity with AJAX, REST/GraphQL APIs, and third-party integrations.
- Frontend Development: Experience with responsive design, translating Figma designs into websites, and cross-browser compatibility.
- Development Tools: Familiarity with npm, Gulp, Git version control, and the LAMP stack (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP).
- Troubleshooting & Performance: Troubleshoot website bugs and technical issues. Optimize websites for performance, Core Web Vitals, scalability, and maintainability.
- Third-Party Services: Integrate and maintain third-party plugins, APIs, and external services.
- Accessibility: Follow accessibility best practices and WCAG guidelines. Our websites are built to WCAG AA 2.1 standards.
- Collaboration: Collaborate with project managers, designers, SEO, and analytics teams to build and maintain websites that meet project requirements, support approved designs, SEO best practices, and analytic tracking.
- Code review: Review, test, and provide peer feedback on code to maintain high standards. Work with the QA team to develop robust test plans for client approval.
- AI Proficient: We value AI as an assistive tool to speed up delivery and code iteration. We do not outsource our thinking, just the grunt work. No vibe coding!
- Soft Skills: Strong self-management abilities and excellent written/verbal communication skills for both internal teams and client-facing interactions. Receptive to constructive feedback and adaptable to changing needs.
Nice to have qualifications (not deal breakers):
- Marketing agency: Experience working in the marketing industry on client based work.
- No-Code/Low-Code: Shopify, Wix, SquareSpace, WPBakery, Divi, or Webflow experience.
- CRM: Familiarity with CRM integrations such as HubSpot or Salesforce.
- DNS: Familiarity with DNS management, SSL certificates, domain configuration, and redirects.
- Hosting & Deployment: Familiarity with managed WordPress hosting platforms such as Pantheon, including staging environments, deployments, and backups.
- Privacy compliance: Experience with website privacy compliance requirements, including familiarity with GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, cookie consent management, and tracking technologies such as Google Tag Manager.
- React: Experience with WordPress/React plugin development.
- Database Management: Basic knowledge of MySQL, database queries, and troubleshooting database-related issues.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote WordPress developer jobs.
- Proficiency in PHP and JavaScript for custom WordPress theme and plugin development
- Experience with the WordPress REST API and Gutenberg block editor
- Familiarity with WooCommerce setup, customization, and performance optimization
- Version control using Git and deployment workflows such as staging environments or CI/CD pipelines
- Knowledge of web performance best practices including caching, image optimization, and Core Web Vitals
- Understanding of WordPress security hardening and common vulnerability mitigation
Tips for Your Remote WordPress Developer Job Search
Show your remote work readiness upfront
Add a short remote-work section to your portfolio that highlights async communication habits, tools you use for distributed collaboration like Slack and Linear, and examples of projects you completed without in-person oversight. Remote employers filter for this before they look at anything else.
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote wordpress developer openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your stack and apply directly without sorting through listings that require on-site work.
Build a portfolio designed for async review
Remote hiring managers review your work on their own time, so each portfolio case needs a written summary that explains the problem, what you built, and the result without you in the room. Link to live sites and annotate them so the work speaks for itself.
Get fluent in headless and block-based workflows
Remote wordpress teams increasingly use the block editor, full-site editing, and headless setups with REST or GraphQL. Candidates who can demonstrate hands-on experience with these patterns get more callbacks from distributed product teams than those limited to classic themes.
Remote WordPress Developer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote wordpress developer job?
Target companies that are remote-first or have distributed engineering teams, since those employers have already built the workflows that make remote wordpress development practical. Remote hiring managers screen hard for self-direction and written communication, so your application needs to show both. A public GitHub repo, a live portfolio of sites you have built or maintained, and clear written descriptions of your process give you a real edge over candidates who only list tools.
Which companies hire remote wordpress developers?
Employers currently hiring remote wordpress developers include AUQ, JLOOP, and Hiebing, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Remote wordpress developer roles are most common at digital agencies, SaaS companies, and media organizations that run distributed teams and need ongoing theme, plugin, and performance work done without a central office.
Can you get a remote wordpress developer job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level wordpress roles are harder to land because employers expect you to troubleshoot independently without a team nearby. Agencies and small remote-first businesses are the most likely to hire juniors. What opens the door is a portfolio of real sites, demonstrated knowledge of the block editor and common plugins, and evidence you can communicate progress clearly in writing without being prompted.
Do you need a degree for remote wordpress developer jobs?
Not always. Remote employers hiring wordpress developers weigh a strong portfolio, demonstrated proficiency with PHP, the block editor, and plugin ecosystems, and the ability to deliver work asynchronously far more than a formal credential. A degree in computer science or a related field can help at larger companies, but most remote wordpress roles prioritize what you have shipped over where you studied.
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