Senior Wordpress Developer

At Growmodo, we help fast-growing companies by connecting them with global talent while supporting the careers of creative and tech professionals. We're driven by growth, strong relationships, and a passion for delivering a “wow” experience daily. We're looking for a **Senior WordPress Developer / AI Expert** who shares our passion. **The Role**: **Working Hours**:Mondays - Fridays, 6AM-3PM Central European Time 1PM-10PM Asia/Manila 11PM-8AM Central Standard Time As a **Senior WordPress Developer / AI Expert** at Growmodo, your mission is to develop high-performing, AI-enhanced WordPress websites that push the boundaries of design, functionality, and automation. You’ll leverage AI-driven tools and workflows to build scalable, visually compelling, and optimized websites that drive real business impact. **Key Responsibilities**: - ** Develop & Optimize**: Build custom WordPress themes and plugins with clean, efficient, and scalable code. - ** Leverage AI**: Utilize AI-powered development tools to streamline coding, design automation, and performance optimization. - ** Ensure Customer Satisfaction**: Deliver pixel-perfect, responsive web experiences that exceed client expectations through creative problem-solving. - ** Enhance Performance**: Optimize websites for speed, responsiveness, and SEO, ensuring a seamless user experience. - ** Ensure Security & Scalability**: Implement best practices in security, compliance, and AI-enhanced performance monitoring. - ** Collaborate & Innovate**: Work closely with designers, marketers, and other stakeholders to integrate AI-driven solutions into web development. - ** Stay Ahead of Trends**: Keep up with the latest WordPress advancements, AI-powered automation tools, and emerging web technologies. - ** Lead & Mentor**: Guide and mentor junior developers, fostering a culture of growth, knowledge sharing, and technical excellence. **Must-Haves**: - ** Proficiency**: Strong expertise in WordPress development, PHP, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and MySQL. - ** AI Integration**: Experience with AI-driven web development tools, automation frameworks, or machine learning-powered optimizations. - ** Customization & Troubleshooting**: Ability to build custom themes, develop plugins, and resolve complex website performance issues. - ** Performance & Security**: Hands-on experience optimizing website speed, security, and AI-enhanced error detection. - ** SEO & Best Practices**: Deep understanding of SEO-friendly development, structured data, and modern web standards. - ** Problem-Solving Mindset**: Ability to analyze, experiment, and implement AI-powered solutions to improve workflows and site performance. - ** Leadership & Team Development**: Proven experience in mentoring junior developers, leading projects, and ensuring high-quality code standards. - ** Project Management Skills**: Ability to manage development timelines, collaborate cross-functionally, and meet deadlines in a remote team. - ** Collaboration & Communication**: Strong ability to work in a team-oriented, feedback-driven environment. **Nice-to-Haves**: - **API & Third-Party Integrations**:Experience in integrating third-party APIs, headless CMS, and AI-driven functionalities. **Why You'll Love Working Here**: - **Learning and Growth Opportunities**: You’ll have the chance to participate in mentorship programs, cross-functional training, and leadership development, ensuring you’re always advancing in your skill set and career path. - ** Fully Remote Work**: Enjoy the freedom to work from anywhere in the world. We believe that results matter more than location. - ** Diverse, Global Cross-Cultural Team**: Work alongside talented individuals from all corners of the world. Our diverse team thrives on collaboration, bringing a wealth of different perspectives and ideas to the table. - ** Great Company Culture**: We pride ourselves on fostering a positive, inclusive, and supportive company culture where innovation and creativity are celebrated, and everyone feels valued and heard. - ** Remote and In-Person Events**: Stay connected with the team through virtual gatherings, and look forward to in-person meetups and retreats where we bond, share ideas, and have fun together. **Hear From Our Team**: - "Since joining Growmodo, I’ve quickly become a master at using Figma and learned to create logos, landing pages, marketing materials, and Webflow websites. The supportive project managers have had a significant impact on my growth, making me feel truly valued and heard."_ - **Alden M., Web Designer** - "Growmodo is an excellent workplace that offers time and location flexibility, valuable learning opportunities, competitive pay, and a positive team atmosphere. The only drawback is the limited in-person interaction due to being a remote company.”_ - **Virgil G., Web Designer** - "As a developer at Growmodo, the team has provided a supportive work culture and numerous opportunities for growth. The project managers are readi