WordPress Developer

Xfive is looking for a talented WordPress Developer to join our crew.

On-site, Remote, Hybrid

Krakow, Małopolskie, Poland

$25 - $35

Job Summary 

We’re looking for a mid/senior-level WordPress Developer who’s ready to go beyond just writing code. In this role, you’ll have a chance to collaborate directly with clients, offer solutions, conduct audits, and improve website performance. This is a vibrant role for someone who enjoys coding, problem-solving, and building strong client relationships.  

What do we offer 

We’re all about building a team where you can thrive and do your best work. Here’s what you’ll love about working with us:

• Freelance opportunity: Enjoy the freedom of working on a freelance contract; earn between 25 and 35 USD per hour, depending on your experience and expertise.
• Room to grow: We’ll support you in learning new skills, and advancing in your career.
• Make an impact: Your ideas and work will directly influence the company’s direction and help drive meaningful change.
• Diverse projects: Tackle interesting work from startups, agencies, and companies in the US, UK, and Australia.
• Work your way: You can choose to work from the comfort of your home, favorite coffee shop or our Cracow office (with a nice parking space).
• Set your schedule: Work hours that suit you best, as long as there’s some overlap with the team and client. 
• Transparency: We’re open and honest about the company’s decisions, direction, and overall condition, so you’ll always know where things stand.
• We’ve got your back: Our team is always there to help each other out. Whether it’s solving a tricky problem or brainstorming ideas, you’ll never feel stuck and left alone.
• Great vibes: Work with open-minded, fun, and collaborative people who know how to keep things light.
• Stay connected: Enjoy social events that bring everyone together- both online and in-person.

Job requirements

• Ability to deliver projects on time and at a high-quality level.
• At least 5 years of hands-on experience as a WordPress Developer. 
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English (at least B2 level) and ability to communicate directly with clients during online meetings.
• Availability for at least 20 hours per week to contribute to our projects.
• Strong programming skills and understanding of general principles (DRY, abstraction, KISS, code refactoring, optimization, security, best practices, etc.).
• Expert knowledge of WordPress and Codex.
• Ability to write WordPress themes and plugins from scratch.
• Very good knowledge of WordPress customization.
• Experience with ReactJs / NextJs and Headless WordPress is a plus.
• Very good knowledge of the Advanced Custom Fields plugin.
• Good knowledge of WooCommerce. 
• Ability to create custom Gutenberg blocks
• Experience with WordPress Full Site Editing is a plus
• Writing efficient and reusable code.
• Perfect knowledge of PHP and OOP principles.
• Experience with PHP Frameworks like Symfony or Laravel is a plus
• Excellent knowledge of JavaScript (incl. ES6+).
• Perfect knowledge of modern front-end development: HTML5, CSS3, Responsive Web Design, Performance Optimization, Accessibility.
• Good knowledge of CSS preprocessors: SCSS is preferred.
• Experience with libraries and frameworks like Bootstrap or Tailwind is a plus.
• Experience with CSS / Javascript animations is a plus
• Good knowledge of Git version control system and deployment workflows.
• Ability to work with the command line.
• Pixel precision and a basic aesthetic sense.
• Ability to debug complex issues and suggest/implement solutions.