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At Turing, we are looking for full-stack WordPress developers, who will be responsible for both back-end and front-end development, including creating WordPress themes, plugins, and custom applications. Here’s the best opportunity to get WFH full-stack WordPress developer jobs and collaborate with industry veterans while working with top US firms.

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Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Develop and extend WordPress back-ends for custom website builds
  • Collaborate with the design and UX teams to create dynamic, responsive websites
  • Integrate with third-party APIs such as Google Maps and Salesforce
  • Work with account managers to develop estimates and ensure that deliverables are completed on time and on budget
  • Provide valuable inputs and suggest novel ideas during pitch meetings
  • Handle technical communications with key stakeholders and account managers
  • Help maintain and improve internal projects such as building and deployment tools
  • Ensure efficient and precise workflow, and make sure they are rolled out and standardized

Minimum requirements

  • Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science (or equivalent experience)
  • 3+ years of experience as a WordPress developer
  • Experience in front-end technologies, including HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and jQuery
  • Proven track record of building user interfaces for websites on WordPress
  • Experience in designing and developing responsive websites
  • Expertise in creating websites and plugins using React, Angular, or Vue JS with WordPress
  • Prior working experience with debugging tools like Firebug, Chrome inspector, etc.
  • Strong understanding of CSS changes and their ramifications
  • interacting with RESTful APIs and formats, like JSON, XML, etc.
  • Proficient understanding of code versioning tools such as Git/SVN/Mercurial
  • Good understanding of website architecture and aesthetics
  • Fluency in English to collaborate with engineering managers and clients
  • Comfortable with working full-time (40 hours/week) with a 4-hour overlap with US time zones

Preferred skills

  • Knowledge of PHP back-end development along with Laravel Framework
  • Experience working with other CMS, including Shopify, Magento, Drupal, etc.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Independent project management and reporting/ presentation skills

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How to become a Full stack WordPress Lead developer ?

WordPress is an open-source content management system created by Matt Mullenweg and Mike Little in 2003. The software is currently available in over 70 localized versions and is used by millions of individuals, business owners, and enterprise companies for website creation.

Thanks to the scalability of WordPress platforms, developers can create robust and flexible websites for various industries, businesses, eCommerce portals, and online magazines. The user-friendly interface of WordPress enables users to independently update their websites with new content without having to seek any technical assistance every time.

WordPress is an open-source platform that is easy to understand and use, making it an excellent choice for millions of users. Thanks to its popularity, WordPress development is a lucrative job opportunity.

What is the scope in Full stack WordPress Lead development?

WordPress provides an open-source platform for content management and blogging. It also allows users to develop eCommerce websites, multi-vendor marketplace websites, enterprise resource planning (ERP) platforms, website analysis tools, search engine optimization (SEO) solutions, and complementary plug-ins, themes, and core features. It is now engaging programmers or web developers to start their careers in programming.

WordPress has opened the door for many developers to work with a popular open-source content management system (CMS). WordPress offers development opportunities in several areas, and numerous companies are interested in investing their efforts and resources in creating WordPress-oriented content. There is intense interest among many professionals to gain full-stack WordPress developer capabilities.

What are the roles and responsibilities of a Full stack WordPress Lead developer?

A top Full stack WordPress Lead developer takes responsibility for developing both the front-end and back-end of websites to create engaging, user-friendly sites that meet the design and functionality specifications of clients.

  • Developing a responsive, effective theme, plugin, or application by formulating an effective design
  • Plan, design, and implement new WordPress functionality and features
  • Assume responsibility for providing a high level of performance and accessibility for the CMS
  • Develop and maintain the website back-end, including the integration of a database and server
  • Perform performance and UI tests on a website or application
  • Monitor the performance of live websites and applications
  • Quickly identify and troubleshoot any content issues
  • WordPress architecture for building websites and applications

How to become a Full stack WordPress Lead developer?

The traditional route is to have a degree in engineering, computer science, or a related field. The undergraduate degree will help you build a solid foundation for your career while also teaching you new skills that will be useful at any point in your career. A bachelor's degree is only the first step on your path to becoming a Full stack WordPress Lead developer. To be a successful Full stack WordPress Lead developer, you must possess both mandatory technical skills and additional skills.

For the most latest information on how to build with the WordPress platform, check the WordPress Codex. Learn how to use JavaScript. JavaScript is a popular programming language that is required if you want to work as a Full Stack WordPress Lead developer. Participate by contributing to the WordPress Core update. Yes, you could one day be in charge of creating a fix or a new feature for WordPress.

A full-stack WordPress Lead developer should be well-versed in front and back-end languages, as well as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and other back-end programming languages. In the following section, you will learn more about skills.

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Skills required to become a Full stack WordPress Lead developer

You must be proficient in each of the related technologies in order to secure a remote Full stack WordPress Lead developer job. If you wish to be considered for the position of remote full stack WordPress Lead developer, you should have experience with the following technologies:

1. PHP

PHP is a popular general-purpose scripting language that is used for thousands of websites worldwide. It was created to be embedded into HTML documents and has evolved into a powerful tool for developing dynamic content. PHP is most often used to build complex, database-driven websites. Newer versions of PHP are now being made with security in mind in order to give developers the best possible tools when they are creating new web projects.

2. CSS and HTML

As a web developer, you will need to understand HTML and CSS. HTML (HyperText Markup Language) is the basic language used in developing websites. It controls the content and functionality of a website. CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) provides instructions for how to display website content. Both HTML and CSS are essential skills for any applicant applying for a full-stack WordPress lead developer position.

3. JavaScript

For a website to be interactive, developers use client-side scripting languages. Such languages include JavaScript. Also known as JS, this language is one of the most widely used computer languages and is crucial to WordPress development. A developer's toolkit also includes one or two JavaScript libraries, such as Angular and Vue.js. The most sophisticated developers leverage their expertise with these web technologies to create more interactive websites that provide superior user experiences.

4. Github and Bitbucket

Developers with a growth hacking mindset use tools such as Github and Bitbucket. With these tools, they are more efficient than other developers and do not lose work progress. Furthermore,Github is frequently used to develop, ship and manage software by millions of developers and businesses. It is the world's most advanced and largest development software repository. Bitbucket is more than just a repository for git code; it also uses code review to create high-quality software. Therefore, it is essential for candidates applying for a full-stack WordPress Lead developer role to know and understand Github as well as Bitbucket.

5. Django

Django is an open-source, Python web framework used to create database-driven websites. Full-stack WordPress developers use it extensively because it allows them to create stunning, database-driven websites with a clean design and secure infrastructure. Though Django offers these features by default, they are not part of separate libraries, making the development process easier.

6. Bootstrap

Though it is not a requirement, experienced Full stack WordPress lead developers often have a working knowledge of CSS frameworks such as Bootstrap and W3.css. Bootstrap is a CSS framework that contains many components that are used on the most popular websites, including Navigation Bar, Breadcrumbs, Forms, Modals, and Carousel. Having a framework such as Bootstrap ready to use allows developers to code faster without duplicating code and helps them save time in website development. Alternative frameworks to Bootstrap include W3.css.

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How to get remote Full stack WordPress Lead developer jobs?

Working remotely necessitates being appealing enough to employers to hire you regardless of distance or time difference. To land fruitful remote Full stack WordPress Lead developer jobs, you must keep your technical skills sharp and develop an efficient work routine.

Well, if you have the necessary skills and experience, you should have no trouble finding a remote Full stack WordPress Lead developer job. You only need a laptop and an internet connection to get started. Turing assists engineers in landing their dream job from the comfort of their own homes. When you sign up with Turing, you will be able to find a job that will allow you to advance your career as quickly as possible. You can join the developer community and learn and grow alongside them.

Why become a Full stack WordPress Lead developer at Turing?

Elite US jobs
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Long-term opportunities to work for amazing, mission-driven US companies with great compensation.

Career growth
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Work on challenging technical and business problems using cutting-edge technology to accelerate your career growth.

Exclusive developer community
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Join a worldwide community of elite software developers.

Once you join Turing, you’ll never have to apply for another job.
Once you join Turing, you’ll never have to apply for another job.

Turing's commitments are long-term and full-time. As one project draws to a close, our team gets to work identifying the next one for you in a matter of weeks.

Work from the comfort of your home
Work from the comfort of your home

Turing allows you to work according to your convenience. We have flexible working hours and you can work for top US firms from the comfort of your home.

Great compensation
Great compensation

Working with top US corporations, Turing developers make more than the standard market pay in most nations.

How much does Turing pay their Full stack WordPress Lead developers?

Turing allows each Lead Full Stack WordPress developer to set their own rate. Nevertheless, at Turing, we will recommend a salary at which we believe there is a long-term, fruitful opportunity for you. We base our recommendations on an assessment of market conditions and the expectations of our customers.

Frequently Asked Questions

We are a Palo Alto-based 'deep' jobs platform allowing talented software developers to work with top US firms from the comfort of their homes. We are led by Stanford alumni and successful A.I. entrepreneurs Jonathan Siddharth and Vijay Krishnan.

After uploading your resume, you will have to go through the three tests -- seniority assessment, tech stack test, and live coding challenge. Once you clear these tests, you are eligible to apply to a wide range of jobs available based on your skills.

No, you don't need to pay any taxes in the U.S. However, you might need to pay taxes according to your country’s tax laws. Also, your bank might charge you a small amount as a transaction fee.

We, at Turing, hire remote developers for over 100 skills like React/Node, Python, Angular, Swift, React Native, Android, Java, Rails, Golang, PHP, Vue, among several others. We also hire engineers based on tech roles and seniority.

Communication is crucial for success while working with American clients. We prefer candidates with a B1 level of English i.e. those who have the necessary fluency to communicate without effort with our clients and native speakers.

Currently, we have openings only for the developers because of the volume of job demands from our clients. But in the future, we might expand to other roles too. Do check out our careers page periodically to see if we could offer a position that suits your skills and experience.

It is the combination of our core business model and values that makes us different from others. We provide full-time, long-term projects to remote developers whereas most of our competitors offer more freelance jobs.

No, the service is absolutely free for software developers who sign up.

Ideally, a remote developer needs to have at least 3 years of relevant experience to get hired by Turing, but at the same time, we don't say no to exceptional developers. Take our test to find out if we could offer something exciting for you.

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