Join a fast-paced digital agency and lead custom WordPress builds for global clients. Sponge Digital is expanding its development team and looking for a senior-level expert to drive innovation, performance, and scalability.
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Job Title: Senior WordPress Developer
Location: UAE(Dubai)
Company: Sponge Digital
Type: Full-Time
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Role Overview
As a Senior WordPress Developer at Sponge Digital, you’ll be responsible for building and maintaining high-performance websites, customizing themes and plugins, and collaborating with designers and strategists to deliver seamless user experiences. You’ll also mentor junior developers and contribute to technical planning.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain WordPress-based websites using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP
- Customize and configure themes and plugins to meet client requirements
- Optimize websites for speed, SEO, and mobile responsiveness
- Collaborate with designers and project managers on layout and UX
- Troubleshoot bugs and deploy updates across staging and production
- Ensure cross-browser compatibility and accessibility compliance
- Lead code reviews and enforce best practices
Required Skills & Qualifications
- 4+ years of WordPress development experience
- Strong command of PHP, JavaScript, MySQL, HTML5, CSS3
- Experience with ACF, Gutenberg, WooCommerce, and REST APIs
- Familiarity with Git, deployment workflows, and staging environments
- Ability to write clean, modular, and reusable code
- Strong communication and documentation skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
Why Work at Sponge Digital?
- Remote-first culture with flexible hours
- Competitive salary and performance bonuses
- Opportunity to work on global brands and high-traffic websites
- Collaborative team with strong design and strategy support
- Career growth into Lead Developer or Technical Architect roles
FAQs
Is this role open to Pakistan-based developers?
Yes. Sponge Digital actively recruits remote developers from Pakistan and other South Asian markets.
Is this a freelance or full-time role?
This is a full-time remote position with long-term growth potential.
What’s the interview process like?
Initial screening, followed by a technical test and two rounds of interviews (technical + cultural fit).
Do I need agency experience?
Preferred but not required. Strong freelance portfolios are also considered.
What tools will I use?
You’ll work with GitHub, Figma, Slack, Trello, and deployment tools like WP Engine or Kinsta.