Job Posting: Junior WordPress Developer (AI-Enhanced Workflow)
Type of Employment: Full-time, Remote or Hybrid
Salary: 55,000–55,000–75,000 per year (depending on experience)
Location: [City, State / Remote – specify time zone requirements if any]
About the Role
We are looking for a Junior WordPress Developer who is open to integrating AI tools into their daily workflow. You will build, maintain, and optimize WordPress sites — from custom themes and plugins to content migration and performance tuning. You should be willing to use AI assistants (ChatGPT, Copilot, CodeWP, etc.) to write code, generate content stubs, debug issues, and automate repetitive tasks, while knowing how to verify and refine the output.
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain custom WordPress themes using PHP, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Build and modify WordPress plugins to extend site functionality.
Use AI tools to generate boilerplate code, SQL queries, regex patterns, and unit tests.
Assist with site migrations, backups, and staging-to-production workflows.
Troubleshoot common WordPress issues (white screens, plugin conflicts, database errors) with AI-assisted debugging.
Implement responsive designs and ensure cross-browser compatibility.
Collaborate with content teams to streamline publishing using AI-generated drafts or ACF fields.
Document AI prompts and workflows that improve team efficiency.
Job Qualifications
Required:
0–2 years of professional WordPress development experience.
Strong understanding of PHP (7.4+) and the WordPress hooks system (actions and filters).
Familiarity with WordPress template hierarchy, custom post types, and advanced custom fields (ACF).
Basic knowledge of JavaScript, jQuery, and CSS/SCSS.
Experience using at least one AI tool (ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot, CodeWP, or similar) for coding assistance.
Ability to work with local development environments (Local WP, XAMPP, or Docker).
Nice to Have:
Experience with WordPress REST API or GraphQL (WPGraphQL).
Familiarity with page builders (Elementor, Gutenberg, or Bricks Builder) from a developer perspective.
Knowledge of version control (Git) and deployment workflows.
Basic understanding of WooCommerce or membership plugins.
Exposure to WP-CLI or automated testing tools (PHPUnit, WP Browser).
Personal Skills
Pragmatic problem-solver – You use AI to speed up tasks but verify everything before deployment.
Attention to detail – You catch inconsistencies in AI-generated code or content.
Self-sufficient learner – You enjoy experimenting with new plugins, tools, and AI features.
Team communicator – You can explain why you used an AI tool and share effective prompts with colleagues.
Benefits
What you get from choosing us:
AI tool subscription stipend – We cover ChatGPT Plus, Copilot, or CodeWP as needed.
Learning budget – $1,000/year for WordPress courses, conferences, or AI for dev training.
Mentorship – Regular code reviews and pair debugging with a senior WordPress developer.
Flexible schedule – Async-friendly culture with 4-hour daily overlap.
Remote-first – Work from anywhere in your timezone region.
Health, dental, and vision insurance – 100% premiums covered for you.
Home office stipend – $600 for equipment or software.
No on-call rotations – We respect work-life balance.
Why Join Us
We believe AI tools make junior developers more effective — not obsolete. You will learn how to prompt, validate, and integrate AI-generated code into real WordPress projects without compromising security or performance. This role is ideal for a developer who wants to grow faster, automate the boring parts, and focus on solving real problems for clients and users.
How to apply
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What to expect
You will be required to apply with your resume and a cover letter detailing a complex technical challenge you led and how you approached the solution. Details will be communicated later.
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