Wordpress Developer
Responsibilities
● Build, extend, and maintain WordPress functionality using custom code rather than off-the-shelf plugins alone
● Work on a production WordPress platform hosted on Kinsta or similar managed environments
● Implement and maintain event tracking using Segment and Mixpanel
● Monitor site performance
● Deliver features and improvements while clearly articulating tradeoffs made due to time or scope constraints
● Own your work end to end, including QA and testing before release
● Collaborate closely with product using Linear for task tracking and prioritisation
● Communicate progress, risks, and decisions clearly and proactively via Slack
● Make thoughtful technical decisions with a long-term platform mindset
Must-haves
● 3+ years professional experience working on WordPress projects with custom code
● Strong understanding of WordPress architecture, themes, plugins, hooks, and performance considerations
● Strong at estimating effort and timelines, communicating confidence levels, assumptions, and risks upfront, and revisiting estimates as scope or constraints change
● Experience working in managed hosting environments such as Kinsta
● Hands-on experience implementing analytics and event tracking
● Comfortable working with PM tools, e.g. Linear
● High attention to detail and pride in well-finished work
● Strong written communication skills, especially in async Slack environments
● Ability to balance speed and quality, and explain tradeoffs clearly
Tech Stack
Frontend
● WordPress
● Custom PHP theme and plugin development
● HTML, CSS, JavaScript
● jQuery
● REST APIs for internal and third-party integrations
■ Mainly just for Airtable <> WordPress sync
Backend
● PHP
● MySQL
● WordPress core and custom plugins
● Cron jobs and background tasks
● Airtable
Hosting and Infrastructure
● Kinsta
● Cloudflare for CDN, and security
● Staging and production environments
Analytics and Event Tracking
● Segment for event routing
● Mixpanel for product analytics and behavioural tracking
● Google Analytics for marketing and traffic insights
Product and Delivery
● Linear - engineering task management
● Slack - communication
Quality and Monitoring
● Manual QA and regression testing
● Performance monitoring via Kinsta and Cloudflare
Design and Collaboration
● Figma for design and UX collaboration
- Role type
- Software and Web Development
- Locations
- Robinsons Cyberscape Gamma, Ortigas Center, Pasig City
- Remote status
- Fully Remote
- Work Schedule
- AEST
- Shifting Schedule?
- false
- Shifts with Daylight Savings?
- true
About Satellite Office
Satellite Office partners with some of the world’s leading brands to build high-performing offshore teams based in the Philippines. Our people work directly with international clients in roles that are meaningful, challenging, and rewarding. Whether you’re in customer service, IT, digital marketing, finance, or creative design, you’ll be empowered to do your best work, and build a career you can be proud of.
At Satellite Office, we’re committed to creating a workplace unlike any other, fostering growth through engaging employee programs, continuous learning and development, team-building experiences, company-wide celebrations, and world-class office spaces.
Why You'll Love Working Here:
🌟 You’re Valued.
You won’t just be a number. You’ll be part of a close-knit, collaborative team where your contributions matter.
🚀 You’ll Grow.
From day one, you’ll have access to learning opportunities, mentoring, and support to help you reach your full potential.
🎉 You’ll Belong.
We’re proud of our vibrant and inclusive culture, filled with team-building events, company-wide celebrations, wellness programs, and more.
🏢 You’ll Work in Style.
Our world-class offices are located in premium business hubs like BGC and Ortigas. Modern, comfortable, and designed to bring out your best.
💼 You’ll Work with Global Brands.
We match you with top international clients where you’ll work directly with their teams and make a real impact.
Whether you’re starting a new chapter or growing in your profession, Satellite Office is where you’ll find more than just a job. You’ll find a career you can be proud of.