WordPress Developer (mfd)

Why this role matters

At JOIN we believe hiring should be easy fast and fair for companies and candidates alike. Thats why were building intuitive powerful recruiting software that helps businesses of all sizes find the right people effortlessly.

As our WordPress Developer youll be the driving force behind our digital presence. Your mission will be to build maintain and optimise our WordPress-based websites and digital assets. Sitting at the intersection of Marketing Product and Design your work will ensure seamless scalable and high-performance user experiences that support JOINs growth. From translating Figma mockups into templates to building custom plugins and integrating APIs youll directly impact how users discover and interact with JOIN.

Tasks

What youll be doing
Your work will directly shape JOINs online brand and growth engine. Heres what that looks like:

• Design develop and maintain custom WordPress themes and plugins.
• Translate Figma mockups into functional responsive WordPress templates.
• Optimise website performance security and scalability (Core Web Vitals caching SEO).
• Integrate APIs and third-party services into WordPress.
• Manage WordPress updates patches and troubleshoot issues.
• Support the marketing team with landing pages A/B testing and campaign optimisations.
• Ensure cross-browser and cross-device compatibility.
• Document technical processes and share best practices with the wider team.

Who youll work with

Youll collaborate closely with our Marketing team Product Managers and Designers as well as external stakeholders when needed. Your expertise will empower JOIN to launch campaigns quickly scale our presence and deliver reliable user-friendly experiences.

Requirements

What were looking for
We dont believe in checklists but if most of these apply to you wed love to chat:

3 years of proven experience as a WordPress Developer.
Strong skills in PHP HTML5 CSS3 and JavaScript (ES6).
Solid knowledge of WordPress core (themes plugins hooks filters).
Experience with REST APIs and integrations.
Understanding of MySQL or other relational databases.
Familiarity with SEO best practices and website optimisation.
Experience using Git and collaborative workflows (GitHub/GitLab).
Ability to work with CI/CD pipelines for deployment.
Strong debugging testing and problem-solving mindset.
Familiarity with cloud hosting (AWS GCP or similar).

Bonus points for:

• Familiarity with Webflow Framer or headless WordPress setups.
• Experience with front-end frameworks (React Vue or similar).
• Knowledge of A/B testing platforms (e.g. Statsig).
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum teams.

Benefits

Whats in it for you

Apple hardware The best tools for the job (MacBook).

Team events Brunches sports activities and quarterly gatherings in Berlin.

Productivity from Everywhere 104 days per year remote (post-probation) following our hybrid policy.

Competitive salary Tailored to align with your experience level.

Relocation support Assistance with paperwork travel and one month of furnished accommodation.

Play a defining role in shaping our Berlin hub and engineering culture.

What to expect from the hiring process

We respect your time and keep things transparent:

1 Intro call (30 min) Lets see if were a good match.

2 Technical Interview (30 min) Talk about how you could support the team.

3 Live Assessment (coding test review) (60 min) Show us your technical knowledge

4 Hiring Manager Interview (30 min)

Youll always know where you stand no black holes no ghosting.

We welcome applications from individuals of all ages abilities genders religions and diverse backgrounds. If you need assistance during the hiring process or in the workplace let us know!

Dont meet every requirement No problem! Were always open to exceptional candidates and value diversity in all forms.

Apply now Wed love to connect with you!