Full-Stack WordPress Developer

Evolving Web

. Collaborate with a team of developers, strategists, designers, and project managers .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeMontreal • CanadaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in WordPress development, including creating custom themes and plugins, and maintaining WordPress sites. Proficient in modern development practices and tools, with strong communication skills in both French and English.

Highest-signal resume keywords

WordPress DevelopmentCustom Plugin DevelopmentBlock Editor APIsHTML, PHP, CSS with SASS, and JavaScriptLinux Command Line

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Hard Skills

WordPressCustom ThemesCustom PluginsBlock EditorHTMLPHPCSS with SASSJavaScriptGitDocker

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

DDEVLandoWp-envRedmineJira

Industry Keywords

Open-Source ContributionsWCAG ComplianceDrupalAgency Experience

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

DockerDrupalJavaScriptLinuxOpen SourcePHPReactSCSSWordPress

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborate with a team of developers, strategists, designers, and project managers
Develop custom WordPress plugins and themes and configure WordPress sites
Select, configure, and debug WordPress plugins
Maintain WordPress sites, including core and plugin updates and regression prevention
Create documentation
Contribute to the open-source community and participate in its initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 5 years of experience with WordPress
Ability to create WordPress themes and plugins in accordance with best practices
Experience creating modern WordPress sites using the block editor; knowledge of theme.json and hybrid themes; experience launching sites using these technologies
Experience working in a team and following a standardized development process
Experience with the Linux command line, Git, and Docker-based tools such as DDEV, Lando, or wp-env
In-depth experience with the block editor APIs, including developing custom blocks with React and custom plugins
Strong understanding of software development practices
Proficiency in HTML, PHP, CSS with SASS, and JavaScript
Experience with a project management tool such as Redmine or Jira
Strong communication skills in French and English; English is required
Availability during Montreal business hours for remote applicants
Assets: experience with the Site Editor and block themes, Pantheon or WordPress VIP, accessible sites compliant with WCAG standards, Drupal, open-source contributions, and agency experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Work on projects for prestigious organizations that impact the lives of tens of thousands of users every day
Opportunity to take ownership of projects involving a high level of creative and technical complexity
Collaborative environment that encourages continuous learning and mentorship
International, welcoming, and close-knit team
Flexible hybrid work arrangement
Three days per week in the office and two days working remotely for candidates residing in Montreal or the surrounding area