WordPress Developer (m/f/x)

Stellenbeschreibung:

Introduction

Are WordPress, PHP, basic plugin development, and REST APIs your specialty? Do you develop according to the latest development standards and have a keen sense for web performance and innovation? Do you have excellent communication skills and want to make a significant contribution to the success of our clients’ projects? Does this sound like you? Then we look forward to getting to know you!

What you can expect

You’ll be part of one of our three client teams, which currently consists of 33 employees. In this role, you’ll work closely with all of our agency’s departments (Strategy, Online Marketing, Creative, and Account Management) to support our diverse portfolio of B2B and B2C clients.

Your tasks

You’ll develop new or existing WordPress projects, from configuration and theme customization to plugin development
You’ll design WordPress solutions using modern best practices (ACF, REST API, headless approaches)
You’ll enhance our agency standards and tech stacks related to WordPress, as well as our workflows
You’ll integrate WordPress with third-party systems, CRMs, and marketing tools via APIs and plugin development
You’ll optimize the performance, security, and technical SEO of WordPress installations
You’ll serve as a mentor to colleagues on WordPress‑specific challenges and maintain best‑practice documentation
You’ll continuously improve our WordPress digital products, which are used daily by thousands of international users
You’re eager to engage in professional exchange and pursue continuous professional development within the WordPress ecosystem

Your profile

Degree in computer science/multimedia or comparable training, but we also welcome experienced candidates changing careers
At least 7 years of verifiable experience in WordPress development (theme and plugin development)
In-depth knowledge of PHP (OOP, design patterns, PHP 7.4+)
Proficiency with WordPress architecture: hooks, filters, custom post types, taxonomies, metaboxes
Experience with modern front-end technologies (HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript/ES6+, and, if applicable, Vue.js or React in a WordPress context)
Experience with other PHP-based CMS solutions (Typo3, Pimcore, Kirby, etc.) is a plus
Proficient use of Git and understanding of Git workflows
REST API development and headless WordPress solutions
WordPress security: authentication, authorization, data protection (GDPR)
Performance optimization: caching, database queries, asset handling, site speed, and Web Vitals
Experience with popular WordPress plugins (Elementor, Wordfence, etc.) or page builders
High standards for quality and a structured, independent work style
Excellent teamwork skills and a proactive approach
Strong agile mindset
Passion for your craft and a commitment to continuous learning
Creative ideas and an understanding of complex technical concepts
Self-confidence, assertiveness, and the ability to handle conflict
German: Advanced proficiency (C1)