PHP Developer (WordPress Plugin Developer

• Can build and enhance our WordPress & WooCommerce products
• Own features from development to deployment
• Collaborate with senior engineers on architecture decisions
• Contribute to products that directly impact business metrics
• Has worked on production-level WordPress plugins or SaaS products
• Takes ownership of both development and troubleshooting
• You will work closely with Development, Product, QA, and Customer Success teams to build, improve, and support FunnelKit's core products., * Build new features for our WordPress plugin products end-to-end
• Fix bugs and resolve customer-reported issues with ownership
• Write clean, well-documented, and testable PHP code
• Participate in code reviews and learn from senior engineers
• Debug compatibility issues across different WordPress and WooCommerce versions
• Collaborate with product teams to shape feature requirements
• Contribute to improving development processes and tooling
• Mentor junior developers as you grow in the role

Experience: 2-5 years + AI mindset Education: Engineering candidates should only apply with relevant experience with WordPress and WooCommerce plugin/ product development (not theme customization) Working Days: 5 days - Monday - Friday, * PHP Development: 2+ years professional experience with strong OOP fundamentals (classes, interfaces, inheritance)

• WordPress Development: Experience building or extending WordPress plugins, understanding of the hooks system (actions and filters)
• Database Skills: Working knowledge of MySQL and WordPress Database API
• Security Awareness: Understanding of input validation, output escaping, and prepared statements
• JavaScript: Comfortable with JavaScript/jQuery for frontend integration
• Version Control: Git proficiency with branching and merging workflows
• Problem Solving: Ability to debug issues across multiple codebases and environments
• Communication: Clear written communication, asks clarifying questions, implements feedback well

Nice-to-Have Skills

• WooCommerce development experience (orders, cart, checkout flows)
• REST API development and integration
• Background processing and scheduled tasks
• Payment integration experience
• Performance optimization awareness
• Testing practices (unit or integration tests)
• Candidates with hands-on experience in Agentic AI systems and working with Claude Code will be given preference.

Why This Role is Exciting

• Real Product Impact: Build features used by thousands of businesses, not agency work
• Ownership Culture: Own features end-to-end, not just assigned tickets
• Growth Path: Clear progression from mid-level to senior to technical lead
• Modern Practices: Work with AI tools, code reviews, and a continuous improvement mindset
• Mentorship: Learn from experienced engineers who've built production systems at scale
• WordPress Ecosystem: Work in one of the largest and most stable tech ecosystems globally

What Success Looks Like

First 3 Months:

• Ship your first feature independently
• Become familiar with our codebase and development workflow
• Complete code reviews with constructive feedback

First 6 Months:

• Own a feature area with minimal guidance
• Debug and resolve complex compatibility issues
• Start mentoring new team members

First Year:

• Drive architectural improvements in your area
• Be the go-to person for specific product knowledge
• Ready for senior-level responsibilities

What We Value

• Quality over speed: We'd rather ship well-tested features than rush
• Continuous learning: Engineers who grow their skills consistently
• Collaborative problem-solving: Breaking down complex challenges together
• Clear communication: Explain technical decisions to different audiences
• Customer focus: Understanding the business impact of technical choices

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on globally used WordPress products
• High-ownership, low-bureaucracy environment
• Collaborative, product-driven culture
• Competitive salary based on experience
• Long-term growth and learning opportunities

FunnelKit builds powerful no-code funnel and marketing automation products for WooCommerce businesses worldwide. Our mission is to help small businesses grow profitably by giving them the right tools to increase conversions and revenue-without unnecessary complexity. We are a product-first, customer-driven team that values ownership, simplicity, kindness, and excellence.