AI Summary
Freemius is seeking a skilled WordPress Developer to manage and enhance their website's technical operations. The ideal candidate has strong knowledge of UI/UX design principles and experience with WordPress development and customization. This is a remote-first opportunity for a self-motivated individual.
Key Highlights
Manage and enhance WordPress website's technical operations
Collaborate with a dynamic team of developers, marketers, and product specialists
Develop and expand a library of reusable custom Elementor widgets
Technical Skills Required
Benefits & Perks
Remote-first work environment
Flexible work hours
Competitive salary with stock options
Generous paid time off policy
Funding for courses, conferences, and professional development
Job Description
About The Company
Freemius is a forward-thinking, remote-first company dedicated to empowering software developers and businesses in the WordPress ecosystem. With a team distributed across more than 10 countries, we specialize in providing a comprehensive "business in a box" solution that streamlines payment processing, subscription management, sales tax compliance, licensing, and analytics. Our goal is to enable creators to focus on building innovative products while we handle the operational complexities. As a rapidly growing organization, we are transforming how software products are sold within the WordPress and micro-SaaS markets, fostering an environment of innovation, collaboration, and continuous growth.
About The Role
We are seeking a passionate WordPress Developer who is self-taught, highly motivated, and eager to take ownership of our website’s technical operations. The ideal candidate thrives on challenges, enjoys tinkering with plugins, and has a keen eye for detail. Your primary focus will be managing and enhancing our WordPress-powered website, blog, and knowledge base, working closely with a dynamic team of developers, marketers, and product specialists. You should have a strong understanding of UI and UX principles, with the ability to customize and optimize websites to deliver exceptional user experiences. This role is perfect for someone who prefers working on a single, evolving website rather than multiple projects, and who values quality and precision in their work.
Qualifications
- Proven experience with WordPress development and customization
- Strong knowledge of Elementor and building custom widgets
- Experience working with WordPress themes and plugins
- Solid understanding of UI/UX design principles
- Ability to troubleshoot and optimize website performance
- Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP
- Excellent written communication skills for remote collaboration
- Self-motivated with a proactive attitude towards learning and problem-solving
- Experience working in a remote or distributed team environment
- Familiarity with website security best practices and ongoing maintenance
- Building, customizing, and maintaining WordPress websites and Elementor pages
- Testing and refining website design to ensure optimal user experience
- Developing and expanding a library of reusable custom Elementor widgets
- Enforcing content standards to maintain visual consistency across the website
- Managing WordPress themes and plugins, including updates and compatibility checks
- Implementing new functionalities and features through plugins and custom code
- Optimizing website speed, load times, and overall performance
- Collaborating with the marketing team to align website content and campaigns
- Monitoring and troubleshooting website issues proactively
- Participating in continuous improvement initiatives and technical documentation
- Remote-first work environment allowing flexibility to work from home, a hub, or elsewhere
- Flexible work hours to match your personal rhythm
- Competitive salary with stock options for key contributors
- Generous paid time off policy encouraging work-life balance
- Funding for courses, conferences, and professional development
- Opportunities to participate in team retreats and in-person events
- A supportive, ego-free culture focused on collaboration and quality work
Freemius is committed to fostering an inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or disability. Our hiring process is designed to be fair and transparent, ensuring that all candidates have an equal opportunity to join our team and contribute to our growth and success.