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Job responsibilities

  • Design and build the application architecture
  • Manage the integration between database and servers
  • Develop top-quality WordPress websites along with building WordPress themes and plugins
  • Analyze and maintain existing applications and implement new features
  • Write highly scalable, testable, and modular code
  • Conduct performance tests, troubleshoot issues and monitor application performance

Minimum requirements

  • Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Computer Science or IT (or equivalent experience)
  • 3+ years of experience working as a PHP/WordPress developer (rare exceptions for highly skilled developers)
  • Proficiency in PHP and WordPress technologies
  • Experience with front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
  • Working knowledge of PHP frameworks such as Laravel, CakePHP, CodeIgniter, etc.
  • Experience in building and implementing RESTful APIs
  • Experience working with database technologies like SQL, NoSQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, etc.
  • Experience designing and developing responsive websites
  • Ability to work full-time (40 hours/week) with a 4 hour overlap with US time zones
  • Fluency in English to communicate effectively with engineering leaders

Preferred skills

  • Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills
  • Great team player with strong attention to detail
  • Experience in code versioning tools like Git, SVN, Mercurial, etc.
  • Experience with cloud infrastructures like AWS, Big Data, Azure, and GCP

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How to become a PHP/WordPress developer?

Web technologies have advanced to a level that no one could have envisioned 20 years ago. WordPress is one of the most popular CMS platforms many tech giants use. Similarly, PHP has become the most popular language for scripting small-scale programs, data-oriented applications, and website development in recent years. As a PHP/WordPress developer, you can create safe, quick, scalable, and universally accessible websites.

The popularity of PHP and WordPress made it a top choice for companies to choose these technologies for their web development project. And, this opens a window of opportunity for developers who have expertise in these technologies. If you want to grow your career in development, remote PHP/WordPress developer jobs are an excellent option.

What is the scope in PHP/WordPress development?

PHP is a server-side scripting language that lets you create single-page and multi-layered dynamic web pages using a variety of built-in libraries and extensions. Therefore, PHP provides a flexible platform to build a wide range of applications. Many businesses rely on PHP frameworks to run their websites, which is why remote PHP/WordPress developer jobs have become a trend in today's job market.

As mentioned earlier, WordPress is a popular website-building platform. According to a survey, WordPress is used to power roughly 33% of all websites on the internet.

Are these surveys exciting you to apply for remote PHP/WordPress developer jobs? Well then, let us go deeper into the roles and responsibilities of this job profile.

What are the roles and responsibilities of a PHP/WordPress developer?

A PHP/WordPress developer works with the PHP programming language to create, test, and build software systems. These developers write high-quality code to help websites scale and become more efficient. They also develop, deploy, and manage websites using WordPress, a free, open-source content management system (CMS).

The primary responsibilities of a developer after landing remote PHP/WordPress developer jobs are as follows:

  • Create and launch efficient web applications.
  • Identify and resolve issues with cross-platform compatibility.
  • Collaborate with other developers to improve the website's data acquisition requirements.
  • Give specific details about website aspects, including structure, functionality, programming languages, and communication protocols.
  • Set priorities and make recommendations on how to improve the website's performance.
  • Investigate numerous architectural concerns relating to the website's server-side functionality and database structure.
  • Update the website regularly and change its functionalities to improve visibility and user experience
  • Collaborate with members of a multi-functional team
  • Manage the front-end and back-end development of a website
  • Develop WordPress themes and plugins
  • Maintain well-documented, reusable, and transferrable code
  • Troubleshoot and address issues with the website

How to become a PHP/WordPress developer?

Let's move on to the path that must be followed to pursue a PHP/WordPress development career. To begin, keep in mind that becoming a PHP/WordPress developer does not require any academic degree. Whether you're a graduate or non-graduate, skilled or inexperienced, you can master PHP/WordPress development and make a career out of it. Practical experience and knowledge of relevant technical and non-technical skills are all that are required.

However, you may have heard that you need a bachelor's or master's degree in computer science or a related field to get remote PHP/WordPress developer jobs. This is true for several reasons: first, you will learn the fundamentals of PHP and WordPress during your course, which will help you understand the new trends and incorporate them in PHP/WordPress development. Second, many companies require PHP/WordPress developers to have a specific degree, making it easier for you to find fulfilling career opportunities.

Let's have a look at the skills and techniques you'll need to fetch PHP/WordPress developer jobs.

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Skills required to become a PHP/WordPress developer

The first step is to learn the following core skills to help you land high-paying PHP/WordPress developer jobs.

1. JavaScript

JavaScript is an open-source, layered, general-purpose programming language. With HTML and CSS, JavaScript is the foundation of any web application. It allows you to add interactive elements to your web pages like polls, slideshows, and forms that automatically detect clicks from touchscreen devices. JavaScript enables you to add animations and scrolling to your website and handle audio and video. Also, page optimization strategies and cross-platform compatibility difficulties in websites could be implemented. Therefore, this is an essential skill to master to land remote PHP/WordPress developer jobs.

2. PHP

The HyperText Preprocessor, or PHP for short, is a scripting language for creating dynamic web pages. You can deal with pre-existing code with PHP because it has many features, such as the ability to construct custom websites faster than HTML. PHP is known for its speed, high level of interoperability at all levels, and free versions, allowing you to build websites even on low-cost hosting packages offered by many network providers. This language also allows you to set up an automatic email notification for registration and password reset with its mailer.

3. CSS & HTML

HTML (Hypertext Markup Language) and CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) are two important web page technologies to perform the best in the selection process of remote PHP/WordPress developer jobs. HTML provides the page structure based on your project's objectives, while CSS provides both visual and auditory layouts. HTML and CSS are essential when working with graphics and scripts to create user-friendly web pages. CSS also enables you to style your pages for various devices, such as big and tiny screens or printers. It can be used with other XML-based markup languages and does not depend on HTML.

4. Drupal

Drupal is a content management system that makes creating and managing content simple. Drupal's flexibility allows you to build any platform you want, including a website, web application, intranet or internal aid system, eCommerce site, and more. Developers are also using it to create modular, custom digital methods since they may extend thousands of modules and themes to modify the display of the material. Due to its importance in development, you need to grasp it to land remote PHP/WordPress developer jobs.

5. jQuery

jQuery, a JavaScript library, makes it much easier to use JavaScript on websites. It's a package that wraps existing JavaScript functionality into methods to make it easier to use. It encourages cross-browser compatibility, animation effects, faster web page loading, and utility functions for smooth integration with JavaScript and is simple to use.

6. Version control systems

Version control systems are programs that assist you in keeping track of changes to your codebase (either single file or series of interconnected files). Businesses commonly use a version management system. If they find an error on their production website, they can go back to the earlier working copy, which was fault-free. It will also come in handy while working with others who want to work on the same project at the same time or with persons from different time zones. Many distinct software packages, such as GIT, SVN, and CVS, provide varied functions. As a fundamental development program, it is one of the most important skills to get remote PHP/WordPress developer jobs.

7. Bootstrap

Coding is essential for a successful WordPress website. However, creating each website from the ground up takes a long time, and you may go behind schedule. Therefore, you'll need to know how to use Bootstrap, a framework that offers a set of standard HTML components including the Navigation Bar, Breadcrumbs, Forms, Modals, and Carousel.

8. MySQL

MySQL is a completely managed database technology. It's a valuable skill to have if you want to land remote PHP/WordPress developer jobs. You may establish yourself as a recognized PHP/WordPress back-end developer with MySQL knowledge. You can easily crack technical interviews if you can customize the MySQL database and solve PHP and MySQL bugs.

9. Gutenberg block building

Creating custom blocks is one of the most common tasks of PHP/WordPress developers. Custom-made blocks will soon be used on other platforms. ReactJS websites can be built with Gutenberg. This versatile plugin can be applied to any aspect of WordPress development. Therefore, develop a strong understanding of Gutenberg block building to land PHP/WordPress developer jobs.

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How to get remote PHP/WordPress developer jobs?

Athletes and PHP/WordPress developers have a lot in common. They must practice efficiently and consistently to be the best in their field. They must also work hard enough so that their skills improve with time. There are two important things that PHP/WordPress developers must focus on for that growth to occur: the assistance of a PHP/WordPress expert who is successful in practice techniques when you're practicing and the use of more effective practice techniques. It's critical for you to know how much to practice as a PHP/WordPress developer. So make sure you have a PHP/WordPress expert to help you, and keep an eye out for signs of burnout!

Turing has the greatest remote PHP/WordPress developer jobs that fit your PHP/WordPress developer career goals. We give you an opportunity to work on complex technical and business problems with cutting-edge technologies that will help you hone your skills quickly. Get full-time, long-term remote PHP/WordPress developer jobs with higher income and career progression by joining a network of the world's greatest developers.

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How much does Turing pay their PHP/WordPress developers?

At Turing, every PHP/WordPress developer can set their rate. However, Turing will recommend a salary to the PHP/WordPress developer at which we know we can find a fruitful and long-term opportunity for you. Our salary recommendations are based on our analysis of market conditions and the demand that we see from our customers.

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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.

Our unique differentiation lies in the combination of our core business model and values. To advance AGI, Turing offers temporary contract opportunities. Most AI Consultant contracts last up to 3 months, with the possibility of monthly extensions—subject to your interest, availability, and client demand—up to a maximum of 10 continuous months. For our Turing Intelligence business, we provide full-time, long-term project engagements.

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Senior Full-Stack Developer (Python)

About the Client


We are a fast-growing Managed Service Provider (MSP) serving complex, high-demand environments. We’re investing heavily in  automation, reporting, and internal products to:

· Eliminate repetitive manual work

· Give leadership accurate, real-time visibility through data and dashboards

· Build internal platforms that become core to how we operate and scale

You won’t be “just a developer.” You’ll be a partner in designing how the business works.


About the Role


We are looking for a Senior Full-Stack Developer (Python-first)  with a consultant mentality—someone who can sit with stakeholders,  understand the business problem, challenge assumptions, design a solution, and then actually build it.

You’ll sit in our DevOps /  Internal Products team and focus on automation, data pipelines, and internal applications that make our teams and clients more effective.  You’ll act as an internal consultant + builder: framing problems,  proposing options, and delivering working solutions.


If you  enjoy asking “why,” mapping out the real need, and then shipping tools  and automations that create measurable impact, this role is for you.


Responsibilities


  • You will take business problems from idea → design → implementation → iteration

    1. 1. Internal Applications & Tools
  • · Design and build internal apps that improve client management, service delivery, and operations/back-office workflows.
  • · Implement back-end services (primarily in Python) and practical front-end experiences.
  • · Integrate multiple systems (internal tools, third-party SaaS, line-of-business apps).

    2. 2. Data Pipelines & Reporting
  • · Build and maintain ETL/ELT pipelines to ingest, transform, and model data from multiple systems.
  • · Design data models that support reporting and analytics for leadership, account management, and finance.
  • · Work closely with BI/reporting tools (e.g. Power BI or similar) to ensure data is accurate, documented, and usable.

    3. 3. Automation & Workflow Optimization
  • · Identify repetitive, error-prone processes and own their automation end-to-end.
  • · Connect APIs, data sources, and internal tools to reduce manual effort and errors.
  • · Track and communicate the impact of your work (time saved, errors reduced, faster cycles, etc.).

    4. 4. Consultative Stakeholder Collaboration
  • · Act as an internal consultant to operations, finance, service, and leadership.
  • · Ask probing questions to clarify goals, constraints, and tradeoffs before jumping into code.
  • · Translate business pain points into clear technical options (“Option A vs B vs C”) and help stakeholders choose.
  • · Push back thoughtfully when a proposed solution isn’t optimal, and recommend simpler or higher-impact alternatives.
  • · Communicate progress, risks, and impact in clear, non-technical language.

    5. 5. Architecture & Technical Direction
  • · Contribute to patterns, standards, and best practices for internal tools and automation.
  • · Help make decisions on tech stack, structure, and long-term maintainability.
  • · Participate in code reviews and mentoring for other developers where appropriate.

Qualifications


  • Strong professional experience with Python (services, scripts, automation, data processing).
  • Strong SQL skills and experience with data modeling, ETL/ELT, and working with structured data.
  • Experience building APIs, back-end services, or internal tools that support real users.
  • Hands-on experience integrating with RESTful APIs and third-party platforms.
  • Familiarity with Git and modern development workflows.
  • Consultant Mindset & Ways of Working (Must-Have)
    · You think and act like a consultant, not an order-taker.
    · Comfortable sitting with non-technical stakeholders, understanding their world, and reframing the problem.
    · Regularly ask, “What are we really trying to achieve?” before deciding how to build.
    · Can explain technical options in plain business language, including tradeoffs (time, risk, complexity, impact).
    · Strong ownership mindset—you don’t just design the solution, you drive it through to done.
    · Measure success in business outcomes (time saved, fewer errors, better visibility), not just completed tickets.


Offer Details

  • Full-time contractor or full-time employment, depending on the country
  • Remote only, full-time dedication (40 hours/week)
  • 6 hours of overlap with Pacific Timezone
  • Competitive compensation package.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and career development.
  • Dynamic and inclusive work environment focused on innovation and teamwork

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A U.S.-based company that is developing cutting-edge modern solutions to help businesses resolve their digital marketing challenges, is looking for a Web Developer. The developer will be responsible for bug fixes, upkeep, and maintenance of the internal sites. The company also provides world-class digital marketing, social media management, and software solution services to solve multi-faceted problems. This is an amazing opportunity for developers who are eager to work in a fast-paced environment. 

 

Job Responsibilities:

  • Create unique websites and content management systems (CMS) for marketing, e-commerce, and portal solutions
  • Use development technologies such as task automation (gulp/grunt), webpack, Git, and CSS preprocessors
  • Combine React with a Headless CMS such as GraphCMS and Strapi
  • Create front-end technology stacks using PostCSS, Reshape, SASS CSS, and Foundation HTML
  • Utilizing PHP Content Management Systems like WordPress and CraftCMS, create unique website themes and plugins
  • Create your own plug-ins to support JSON/XML and API interaction
  • Manage project delivery and deployments using GitHub, AWS, and other tools
  • Internally, work on creating, developing, and delivering superior digital solutions
  • Work closely with the current team while concentrating on implementing modern technology to develop web-based solutions
  • Strong ability to experiment with and learn new technologies while pushing the limits of existing norms

Job Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science (or equivalent experience)
  • At least 5+ years of relevant experience as a Web Developer
  • 4+ years of experience working agency-side or client-side on a technical team
  • Demonstrable experience with React, Next.js, WordPress, and PHP
  • Prolific experience working with API-based and headless CMS like GraphCMS 
  • In-depth knowledge of PHP Content Management Systems like WordPress and CraftCMS
  • Prior experience architecting custom websites and CMS systems 
  • Demonstrable experience with deployment on Vercel
  • Extensive expertise in constructing custom website themes and plugins 
  • Demonstrable experience with development tools, creating front-end stacks, and building full-stack websites
  • Ability to oversee the delivery and deployment of various projects and a solid understanding of design and fast prototyping
  • Demonstrable expertise in the architecture, migrations, updates, and troubleshooting of WordPress 
  • Extensive knowledge of the WordPress plugins Semplice, Elementor, and others 
  • Short notice availability in case of website outages or priority fixes 
  • Expertise as a freelance developer and the adaptability to successfully juggle this position with other commitments 
  • Nice to have some Jira/Confluence experience 
  • Some working knowledge of relational databases like MySQL is desirable
  • Familiarity with AWS, Heroku, or other cloud platforms is preferred
  • Strapi experience with headless CMS would be ideal, but any experience with headless CMS is beneficial as long as the developer has a solid grasp of headless architecture
  • Value team cooperation, information sharing, documentation, and learning 
  • Constant desire to be engaged in the developer/tech community and learn new programming frameworks and languages
  • Excellent spoken and written English communication skills
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