WordPress Full Stack Developer

Our Company:
Salvatech is passionate about delivering results with the best talent in each industry. We create innovative solutions, which deliver exceptional outsourcing services, creating value for companies to grow their staff abroad. At Salvatech, we pride ourselves on the amazing team culture we have built in our company! Seeing our employees happy and comfortable is one of our top priorities.
Location: Salvatech - Colombia Remote
Environment: Colombian and International Teams
Language: English Advanced
Full-time / Monday to Friday, 9am-6pm EST
Salary: Negotiable

Role Summary:
We are looking for a skilled and self-motivated WordPress Full Stack Developer who can independently handle both frontend and backend development. Youll be working on custom WordPress themes, plugins, WooCommerce integrations, and occasionally multisite or headless setups. The ideal candidate is passionate about clean code, understands core WordPress architecture deeply, and can collaborate effectively with designers, PMs, and QA teams.

Responsibilities:
Develop custom WordPress themes and plugins from scratch.
Convert Figma/Sketch/Adobe XD designs into responsive, accessible websites.
Work with ACF, Gutenberg, Elementor, and other page builders as required.
Build and integrate RESTful APIs and third-party services.
Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize existing WordPress codebases.
Write clean, reusable, well-documented code.
Ensure cross-browser and mobile compatibility across devices.
Collaborate with QA to ensure pixel-perfect delivery and WCAG/ADA compliance where needed.
Implement performance optimization techniques (caching, lazy loading, asset minification).
Work with Git repositories and deployment pipelines.
Communicate effectively with PMs and report blockers, risks, and delays proactively.

Qualifications:
3+ years of hands-on experience in WordPress development (themes + plugins).
Strong knowledge of PHP, MySQL, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and jQuery.
Experience with Gutenberg block development or advanced ACF setups.
Comfortable with WP_Query, hooks/filters, custom post types, and taxonomies.
Proficiency in Git-based workflows and CI/CD tools.
Familiarity with performance optimization and security best practices.
Understanding of basic SEO, Core Web Vitals, and page speed performance.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks with minimal supervision.

Nice to Have:
Experience with WooCommerce customizations and subscriptions.
Knowledge of headless WordPress using REST API or GraphQL.
Familiarity with frontend frameworks (React, Vue) is a plus.
Experience with Docker, NGINX, and server-side configuration.
Exposure to AI coding tools like GitHub Copilot or Cursor.
Experience in a white-label or agency setup.

KPIs (Success Metrics)
Code quality and peer review feedback.
On-time delivery and sprint velocity.
Bug count and QA feedback loops.
Reusability and documentation of components/modules.
Contribution to process improvements or automation tools.