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🌎 Remote | LatAm - WE ARE EXCLUSIVELY CONSIDERING APPLICATIONS FROM INDIVIDUALS CURRENTLY RESIDING IN LATAM
❗️️ ONLY ENGLISH RESUMES WILL BE CONSIDERED
️🗣️ PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS ROLE REQUIRES ENGLISH PROFICIENCY (C1-C2 LEVEL)
💼 START DATE: ASAP
About Motum
Motum focuses on creating high-performing international teams for US-based companies. Our mission is to empower ambitious and qualified individuals from all over the world, and connect them with U.S. companies for fully-remote roles that match their skills and aspirations. Ready to join us?
About the Role
We are looking for a WordPress Developer who can independently build, launch, and optimize WordPress websites from the ground up , including custom themes, plugin development, and integrations.
Our client is a digital agency with multiple active web development projects, and you will be leading the charge across new site builds, feature rollouts, and ongoing performance optimization. You'll collaborate with designers and PMs but are expected to own the full development lifecycle.
Responsibilities
Build secure, scalable, and high-performing WordPress websites using custom themes and plugins
Translate UI/UX designs into fully functional WordPress frontends
Troubleshoot bugs, resolve plugin conflicts, and debug PHP or JS errors
Optimize performance, SEO, page speed, and security best practices
Integrate third-party APIs and tools such as Pardot or Hubspot
Own deployment and QA of all development tickets
Manage Git-based version control and contribute to codebase cleanliness
Mentor junior developers and support internal teams when needed
Requirements
3+ years of experience building custom WordPress websites
Expert-level PHP, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, and MySQL
Fluent in WordPress core, theme/plugin development, and Gutenberg
Familiarity with REST APIs and integration workflows
Proficiency with Git and version control workflows
Strong understanding of SEO and security best practices
Experience working with Elementor , Divi , or WPBakery (but can code without them)
Familiarity with marketing tools like Pardot , Hubspot , and email template customization
Excellent debugging, problem-solving, and documentation habits
Preferred Qualifications
Experience building WooCommerce shops and e-commerce experiences
Exposure to headless WordPress or decoupled architecture
Familiarity with React or Vue.js
Basic server management (e.g., WP Engine, Cloudways, DigitalOcean)
Additional Information
Full-time: 40 hours per week
Contract Type: Independent Contractor
Work Hours: 9am to 5pm EST
We Offer:
100% remote
Collaborate with a high-caliber, international team