Quick Summary
This is a freelance, mid–senior level WordPress Developer contract requiring at least 5 years of hands-on experience and a minimum commitment of 30 hours per week, paying 25–35 USD per hour. The role involves direct client collaboration, running audits, and building high-quality solutions, themes, and plugins from scratch. Candidates must possess deep knowledge of WordPress, Gutenberg, ACF, WooCommerce, strong PHP/OOP fundamentals, and modern front-end skills (HTML5, CSS3, performance optimization). Solid B2+ English communication is mandatory for client interaction.
Freelance WordPress Developer (Mid–Senior Level)
xfive is seeking a talented WordPress Developer to join our crew on a freelance basis. We are searching for a mid–senior level developer ready for more than just coding. In this contract role, you will collaborate directly with clients, share ideas, run audits, and help make websites faster, smoother, and better. If you enjoy problem-solving, crafting clean solutions, and building great working relationships, you will feel right at home with us.
What You Can Expect
We maintain a professional yet easygoing environment where we want you to thrive:
- Freelance Freedom: Work with us on a contract basis and earn 25–35 USD per hour, depending on your experience.
- Growth Opportunities: We support exploration of new tools, skill sharpening, and leveling up.
- Real Impact: Your ideas matter; you will help shape project direction and sometimes the company direction.
- Variety of Projects: Work with startups, agencies, and established companies across the US, UK, and Australia.
- Flexible Workspace: Choose your workspace (Home, café, coworking space, or our Kraków office, which includes parking).
- Flexible Hours: Work when you work best, ensuring some overlap with our team and clients.
- Full Transparency: Open sharing of company decisions, direction, and health.
- Supportive Crew: We help each other untangle tricky code or brainstorm solutions.
- Good Vibes: Be surrounded by open-minded, collaborative people who keep things fun but focused.
Required Skills and Experience
- Strong ability to deliver high-quality work on time and work independently.
- At least 5 years of hands-on WordPress development experience.
- Solid English communication skills (B2+), including direct client communication.
- Availability of at least 30 hours/week.
- Strong programming fundamentals (DRY, KISS, abstraction, optimization, security, etc.).
- Deep knowledge of WordPress, Codex, and building themes/plugins from scratch.
- Excellent understanding of customization, Gutenberg, ACF, and WooCommerce.
- Great grasp of PHP, OOP, and ideally frameworks like Symfony or Laravel.
- Strong modern front-end skills: HTML5, CSS3, responsive design, accessibility, performance optimization.
- Git proficiency and comfort with command-line tools.
- Sharp eye for detail and clean, reusable code.
- Ability to debug complex issues and propose effective solutions.
Bonus Skills (Nice to Have)
- Experience with React/Next.js and Headless WordPress.
- SCSS knowledge; Tailwind or Bootstrap experience.
- Experience with animations (CSS/JS).