WordPress Developer

Who We Are

Planeteria Media builds websites for the organizations that keep communities running. Cities, transit agencies, water districts, and the public institutions people rely on every day. We’ve been doing this since 1999, and we’ve built over 500 sites along the way.

We’re a small, remote team that punches above its weight. 

We care about craft, we care about accessibility, and we care about making the internet work better for real people, not just look good in a pitch deck. Our clients stick around because we build things that actually serve their communities, and we show up for them long after launch day.

We are proud to have built a team that genuinely likes working together, respects each other’s time, and believes that sustainable work means sustainable lives. Work-life balance isn’t a bullet point here, it’s how we operate.

If you want to do meaningful work with good humans who take the work seriously (but not themselves), you’re in the right place.

Position Details

Job Title: WordPress Developer
Department: Development
Reports To: Keegan Ortiz-deKramer, Development Manager
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary Range: $75,000 – $90,000
Target Start Date: ASAP

About the Role

We’re looking for a WordPress Developer who combines solid development chops with modern AI-assisted workflows. You’ll build custom block themes and plugins, translate Figma designs into responsive, accessible WordPress sites, and use tools like Claude Code, Cursor, or GitHub Copilot as part of your everyday process. This role is hands-on, client-facing work that directly impacts how public sector organizations serve their communities.

Responsibilities

• Develop custom WordPress block themes and plugins
• Convert Figma designs into pixel-perfect, responsive WordPress templates
• Build scalable, secure, and high-performance websites
• Use AI coding tools to generate, refactor, and optimize code
• Implement best practices in security, accessibility, performance, and SEO
• Debug and resolve issues in AI-generated code
• Communicate directly with clients on project needs and updates

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on WordPress development experience
• Strong knowledge of WordPress core, hooks, custom post types, and REST API
• Expertise in HTML, CSS (SCSS preferred), and JavaScript
• Proven experience translating Figma files into fully functional templates
• Demonstrated proficiency using AI development tools in real-world projects
• Familiarity with WCAG accessibility standards
• Experience with Git-based workflows
• Knowledge of OWASP security principles
• Strong communication skills and ability to interact with clients
• Must work in a US time zone

Bonus Points

• Experience with ACF, Gutenberg blocks, or WooCommerce
• SCSS expertise (beyond basic CSS)
• Experience working with public sector or government clients
• Familiarity with Drupal or other CMS platforms
• Experience in REACT/Nextjs
• Experience with Pantheon hosting platform and workflows

Benefits

• Fully remote
• Generous PTO policy
• Continuing education support
• Work/life balance