Website WPForms
Drag & Drop WordPress Form Builder
Location:Â 100% Remote (Global – Must overlap with 9am-5pm ET)
Company:Â WPForms (Awesome Motive)
Position:Â Senior WordPress Developer
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Build the #1 WordPress Form Plugin Used by Millions
WPForms is the leading drag & drop form builder for WordPress, created by Awesome Motive—a fast-growing, bootstrapped company. We build software that powers over 5 million websites. Join our globally distributed team of talented developers to architect new features, scale our platform, and directly impact the experience of millions of users. This is a career-defining role for a senior developer who takes pride in craftsmanship, ownership, and clean code.
The Role: Senior WordPress Plugin Developer
As a Senior WordPress Developer, you will be a core contributor responsible for building infrastructure, creating new features, and improving the codebase of our flagship plugin. You will “own” tasks from scoping and development through to testing and deployment, working across the entire stack (PHP, JavaScript, MySQL). This is a high-impact role for a self-starter who thrives in a collaborative, remote environment and is passionate about WordPress development at scale.
Key Responsibilities:
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Scope, write, test, and deploy new product features and addons for the WPForms plugin.
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Refactor legacy code with meticulous attention to backwards compatibility and modern PHP practices.
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Diagnose and resolve bugs and implement small enhancements reported via GitHub.
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Provide thoughtful feedback and peer review for other developers through GitHub PRs.
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Confidently jump between complex back-end (PHP/MySQL) and front-end (JavaScript) development tasks.
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Collaborate effectively using chat, audio, and video, ensuring clear and proactive communication.
Required Technical Skills & Experience:
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Professional experience in WordPress plugin development, with deep knowledge of architecture, hooks, and standards.
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Advanced proficiency in PHP and MySQL, including modern practices: OOP, autoloading, namespaces, traits, interfaces.
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Strong familiarity with JavaScript (vanilla JS, jQuery, ES6+).
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Experience with build tools (Webpack, Gulp) and package managers (Composer, NPM).
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Experience working with third-party APIs (Stripe, Zapier, etc.).
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Competence with Git/GitHub and modern development workflows.
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Exceptional troubleshooting skills and a commitment to simplicity in code.
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Previous freelance or remote work experience.
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Availability to overlap with 9am – 5pm Eastern Time (UTC-5) for meetings and collaboration.
Bonus Points For:
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Advanced JavaScript framework experience (Vue.js, React).
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E-commerce platform experience (EDD, WooCommerce, Stripe).
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DevOps or infrastructure management skills.
What We Offer:
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Competitive Salary and comprehensive benefits package.
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Coverage for team members in the US and 16+ other countries.
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Work from anywhere with a globally distributed team.
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Flexible paid time off after 90 days.
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Paid Parental Leave and yearly technology stipend.
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Annual Company Retreat & mini-team meetups (fully covered travel).
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A supportive, no-politics, no-jerks environment focused on doing great work.
How to Apply (Follow These Steps Carefully):
To stand out, please submit a custom cover letter within your application that includes:
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Details of your experience with WordPress plugin development.
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Your favorite WordPress hook or function and why.
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A bit about yourself and why you’re a strong fit (personality, experience, etc.).
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Links to your profiles/code samples (GitHub, WordPress.org, etc.).
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Proofread meticulously—attention to detail is critical.
Apply via our official Workable portal:Â https://apply.workable.com/awesomemotive/j/CFBC1BE44E/
Awesome Motive is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.