Junior WordPress Developer

WPspin LLC, a Texas-based WordPress Agency, is seeking a Junior WordPress Engineer (Intern). This remote role is ideal for individuals eager to develop their skills and gain real-world experience on client projects. Candidates should possess foundational WordPress knowledge, strong problem-solving abilities, and a desire to learn modern development workflows.

The Junior WordPress Engineer will collaborate with senior engineers, project managers, and designers to build, customize, and maintain WordPress websites, enhancing both technical and professional skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in building and maintaining WordPress websites.
• Customize themes and page layouts under the guidance of senior developers.
• Help update content, plugins, and site features.
• Support debugging and troubleshooting website issues.
• Follow WordPress best practices for clean and maintainable code.
• Optimize websites for basic performance and SEO improvements.
• Ensure websites meet basic accessibility and responsiveness standards.
• Participate in team meetings and occasional client calls.
• Use GitHub for code management and team collaboration.
• Learn to estimate tasks and track progress with project managers.

Required Skills & Experience

• Basic experience with WordPress (themes, plugins, dashboard).
• Familiarity with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP.
• Understanding of how themes and plugins function in WordPress.
• Willingness to learn custom theme development and Gutenberg blocks.
• Basic Git or GitHub experience (or willingness to learn).
• Strong attention to detail and a problem-solving mindset.
• Good communication skills in English.
• Ability to follow instructions, meet deadlines, and accept feedback.
• Portfolio, sample projects, or GitHub examples are a plus.

Nice-to-Have (Not Required)

• Experience with WooCommerce, ACF, Elementor, or Divi.
• Basic knowledge of SEO, page speed, and Core Web Vitals.
• Familiarity with accessibility basics (WCAG).
• Exposure to AI coding tools like Claude Code or GitHub Copilot.
• Internship, freelance, or coursework in web development.

Work Hours: Must be available 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM CST.

Why Join WPspin LLC?

• Mentorship from experienced WordPress engineers.
• Real-world project experience with growing responsibility.
• Opportunity to advance into a Mid-Level or Senior WordPress Engineer role.
• Remote-friendly, collaborative team culture.
• Long-term career growth in a fast-moving WordPress agency.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: Remote

Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour