Sr Wordpress developer
About SAMY
We weren't built to follow, we were built to lead.
SAMY is the global powerhouse redefining brand communication for a social-first world-helping brands stay relevant, shape culture, and build real connections at the speed the world moves. Since 2013, we've grown from a bold idea into a global force: 1,200+ experts, 17+ offices, 55 markets, 22+ countries. We launch 40+ campaigns a week, create one piece of content every minute, and generate +$500K in revenue every day.
We are Path Finders: curious, ambitious, and never afraid to challenge what's next.
We don't play it safe. We build what's next.
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Role Mission
We are looking for a Senior WordPress Developer to design, develop, maintain, and optimize WordPress websites and digital experiences. The role will be responsible for translating design and business requirements into scalable, high-quality web solutions, while ensuring performance, responsiveness, stability, and a consistent user experience.
Requirements
Key responsibilities
Develop new pages, sections, and functionalities in WordPress according to project requirements.
Provide support and maintenance for existing WordPress websites, troubleshooting errors, implementing adjustments, and supporting ongoing improvements.
Design pages and user interfaces in Figma, ensuring visual consistency, usability, and responsive behavior.
Implement approved designs in WordPress using themes, page builders, Gutenberg, or custom development, depending on project requirements.
Manage, configure, and maintain WordPress plugins, including both custom-developed plugins and third-party solutions that are downloaded, purchased, or licensed.
Identify and resolve conflicts between plugins, themes, WordPress versions, and other website dependencies.
Perform WordPress, theme, and plugin updates, ensuring that updates do not introduce regressions or impact existing functionality.
Manage development, staging, and production environments, executing controlled deployments and releases.
Support website performance optimization, cross-browser compatibility, and responsive functionality.
Collaborate with Design, QA, Product, and Project Management teams to estimate, validate, and deliver requested functionalities.
Participate in troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement of WordPress solutions.
Follow development best practices to ensure maintainable, secure, scalable, and high-quality code.
Skills & experience
5+ years of experience in WordPress development, with strong hands-on experience building, maintaining, and optimizing WordPress websites.
Strong knowledge of PHP, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, MySQL, and WordPress architecture, including custom themes, plugins, Gutenberg, and page builders.
Experience with custom plugin development, third-party integrations, troubleshooting conflicts, and maintaining WordPress dependencies.
Experience with Git, development/staging/production environments, deployments, performance optimization, responsive design, and cross-browser compatibility.
Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to work independently and interact effectively with Design, QA, Product, and Project Management teams. Conversational English is preferred.
Benefits
Work your way - Flexible schedule, hybrid work, and the opportunity to work up to 3 weeks a year from any SAMY office around the world.
Time that matters - Celebrate your birthday with a day off, plus company holidays on December 24th and 31st to recharge.
Grow with us - Global mobility opportunities, mentorship, parenthood support, and a transparent performance-driven compensation framework.
Be part of the journey - Help shape our team through our referral program and enjoy a collaborative, social culture, backed by a transparent, performance-driven compensation framework that rewards impact and supports your growth.
The SAMY Mindset
Forget the job description for a second. The real question is: are you a Path Finder? Bold enough to challenge what's possible. Collaborative enough to build it together. Driven enough to make it happen.
We don't just hire for roles, we hire for mindset. We look for people who communicate with honesty, collaborate without ego, embrace change with energy, and take real ownership of what they build.
We're not looking for people who think the same, we're looking for people who want to grow with us.
Here's what it actually looks like to belong here:
Be Kind - because respect, trust, and honest feedback make great teams stronger.
Go Beyond - because good is never enough when excellence is the standard.
Craft Together - because the best ideas don't happen in silos.
Enjoy the Journey - because growth lives outside the comfort zone.
Own It - because real impact starts with accountability.
If this feels like your kind of adventure, let's build something together.
Diversity & Inclusion
At SAMY, difference is not something we accommodate, it's what makes us stronger.
With a team made up of 70% women and more than 35 different nationalities, our different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences challenge our thinking, sharpen our creativity, and push us to build better work, and a better company.
We are committed to creating an inclusive, accessible, and barrier-free environment where everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered to thrive. And if you need support or adjustments along the way, we'll make sure you have what you need to do your best work.