Web Developer (WordPress)

About The Company

FOP Cat LLC is a software consulting firm. We are a nimble crew of 10x developers. At devdev, every project is a partnership. Clients choose us because we combine reliability, transparency, and technical depth with a straightforward, results-driven approach. We believe in clear communication, delivering on our promises, and finding solutions that make a lasting impact.

About the Job

We are seeking a WordPress Developer to design, build, and maintain fast, responsive, and visually engaging websites for our clients. You will work closely with designers, content teams, and project managers to create custom WordPress themes, optimize performance, and ensure smooth integrations with plugins, APIs, and external services.

What You'll Be Doing

• Develop custom WordPress themes and plugins.
• Maintain, update, and optimize existing client websites for performance and security.
• Integrate APIs and third-party tools as required.
• Ensure websites are mobile-friendly, accessible, and SEO optimized.
• Troubleshoot and debug issues across environments.
• Collaborate with designers to translate mockups into functional, pixel-perfect pages.

Required Skills

• Proven experience with WordPress theme and plugin development.
• Strong understanding of PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and MySQL.
• Familiarity with WordPress security best practices and performance optimization.
• Knowledge of responsive design and accessibility standards.
• Experience with Git-based workflows and deployment tools.
• Ability to work independently in a remote-first environment.

Company Culture and Benefits

A Healthy, Flexible Work Environment

• Remote-First Culture – We operate 100% remotely, empowering you to work where you thrive.
• Work-Life Balance – We actively prevent overwork and encourage meaningful time off.
• Autonomy & Accountability – We trust our people to own their work while upholding our “Don’t F-word It Up for Everyone Else” (DFIUfEE) principle.

Career Growth & Learning

Professional Growth & Support

• Annual professional development stipend for courses, certifications, and conferences (Contractors not eligible).
• Dedicated budget for ergonomic and productivity-enhancing workspace equipment (Contractors not eligible).

Work Place Policy

1. Our Work Environment

We are a fully remote, globally connected team. We communicate primarily through chatops (Slack/Discord + integrated tools) and occasional video calls. Our culture is built on transparency, written communication, and asynchronous updates.

2. Competitive Pay & Benefits

Competitive Pay – We benchmark compensation against top market rates for your role and region.

Health Benefits – We provide comprehensive health coverage (varies by country of residence, Contractors not eligible).

Equipment Allowance – New hires receive a stipend to set up or upgrade their remote workspace (Contractors not eligible).

3. Autonomy & Trust

We hire people for their skills and judgment, not to micromanage them. You have full autonomy over your workday as long as:

- Commitments are met.

- Communication is clear and timely.

- Your actions align with our guiding principle (DFIUfEE).

4. Work-Life Balance

We believe great work comes from a balanced life. We set realistic project timelines, encourage breaks, and respect personal time zones.

5. Generous PTO Policy (Contractors not eligible)

- Paid Time Off – Minimum of 30 days PTO per year (including public holidays).

- No PTO Shaming – Taking time off is expected and supported.

- Flexible Scheduling – Plan your PTO in a way that doesn’t DFIUfEE for clients or teammates.

6. Communication Expectations

- Use chatops for all project-related updates so everyone stays in the loop.

- Document decisions in the shared workspace.

- When in doubt, over-communicate.

7. Performance & Accountability

We measure performance by impact, reliability, and collaboration—not hours logged. We encourage experimentation, but mistakes should be owned, learned from, and fixed quickly.

Closing

We’re here to build meaningful work together without unnecessary stress or bureaucracy. Respect the work, respect the team, respect yourself—and don’t f-word it up for everyone else.