WordPress Developer – Full Stack

Brook + Whittle

. Develop and support the WordPress and WooCommerce storefront across the full technology stack .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeNew Albany • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $85,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in WordPress and WooCommerce development, including custom plugin and theme creation, REST API integration, and performance optimization. Proven ability to collaborate with stakeholders to enhance ecommerce functionality and support business growth.

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PHP 8.x DevelopmentWordPress DevelopmentWooCommerce CustomizationJavaScript/TypeScriptREST API Integration

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Hard Skills

Custom WordPress Plugin DevelopmentCustom Theme DevelopmentHooks and FiltersWP REST APIDatabase TroubleshootingPerformance OptimizationGutenberg Block DevelopmentEcommerce Ecosystem UnderstandingGitComposer

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationCollaborationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

WP-CLIAI Development ToolsClaude CodeGitHub CopilotCursor

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer ScienceSoftware EngineeringInformation Systems

Industry Keywords

EcommercePayment ProcessingShipping WorkflowsOrder ManagementCore Web Vitals

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPJavaScriptMySQLPHPReactSCSSTypeScriptWordPress

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and support the WordPress and WooCommerce storefront across the full technology stack
Build and maintain custom WordPress plugins, themes, Gutenberg blocks, and reusable components
Enhance WooCommerce functionality, including product management, checkout, payment processing, shipping workflows, and order management
Design, build, and maintain REST APIs, webhooks, and integrations with internal business systems and third-party platforms
Partner with ecommerce, marketing, and business stakeholders to deliver solutions supporting business growth
Participate in architecture discussions, technical design, development, testing, deployment, and continuous improvement
Monitor and optimize website performance, accessibility, Core Web Vitals, and user experience
Support platform security, maintenance, and performance optimization
Contribute to code reviews, technical documentation, and knowledge sharing

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven experience developing and supporting production ecommerce websites across both front-end and back-end technologies
Strong expertise in PHP 8.x and WordPress development
Custom WordPress plugin and theme development
Hooks, filters, custom post types, and WP REST API
WooCommerce customization and extension development
JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML, CSS/SCSS
React for Gutenberg block development and interactive user experiences
Experience building and consuming REST APIs, webhooks, and integrations
Understanding of ecommerce ecosystems, including ERP, payment, tax, shipping, and marketing platform integrations
Working knowledge of MySQL, database troubleshooting, and performance optimization
Experience with Git, Composer, WP-CLI, code reviews, and modern deployment workflows
Experience utilizing AI development tools such as Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, or Cursor while maintaining code quality and ownership
Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving abilities
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field preferred; equivalent practical experience considered
3–7 years of full-stack software development experience
3+ years of WordPress development experience
3+ years working with WooCommerce or another enterprise ecommerce platform supporting a live, revenue-generating storefront
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
Applicants requiring current or future employment visa sponsorship will not be considered

Benefits

Comp & perks

Modern AI-assisted development tools, including Claude Code and other productivity-enhancing technologies
Professional development resources, including a Pluralsight subscription
Supportive team environment with opportunities for technical expertise and career growth
Meaningful project ownership and collaboration with experienced leadership
Equal employment opportunities and nondiscrimination protections