Starapple is a rapidly growing, remote-first development company that specializes in creating custom, high-traffic WordPress environments. Founded by experienced software developers, the company aims to innovate beyond standard development practices. The team focuses on developing highly customized WordPress platforms for major clients, particularly in the dynamic media industry. Working exclusively remotely, including the option to work from abroad, developers tackle technically challenging issues such as custom integrations, performance optimization, testing, and scalable software architecture. Currently, the team consists of two owner-developers, three permanent employees, and a flexible group of freelance developers.

About the Role

Starapple seeks an experienced WordPress Developer to join its small, collaborative development team. You will work on custom WordPress projects for various clients, contributing to the development of scalable, maintainable, and high-performance digital products. The company operates on two-week Scrum sprints, breaking customer requirements into manageable development tasks. With a relatively small team, you will quickly take ownership of projects and have significant freedom to design smart, sustainable technical solutions. This role is perfect for a developer who enjoys technical challenges, values clean code, and seeks meaningful responsibility rather than merely following predefined instructions.

Responsibilities

• Develop custom WordPress solutions for high-traffic websites and platforms.
• Build and maintain custom WordPress plugins.
• Develop robust PHP-based applications and integrations.
• Design and implement custom integrations with external systems.
• Write scalable and maintainable code following established coding standards.
• Apply appropriate software design patterns to development projects.
• Write and maintain unit tests.
• Address performance and reliability challenges associated with high-traffic environments.
• Participate in two-week Scrum development cycles.
• Contribute to technical discussions and solution design.
• Analyze project requirements and develop sustainable technical solutions.
• Take ownership of assigned projects and development tasks.
• Collaborate with other developers through daily stand-ups and Slack.
• Continuously improve development processes and technical solutions.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of relevant PHP development experience.
• Strong knowledge and practical experience with WordPress.
• Experience developing custom WordPress plugins.
• Knowledge of unit testing.
• Understanding and practical use of software design patterns.
• Strong understanding of coding standards and clean code principles.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of responsibilities.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Passion for technology and software development.
• Good communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively within a small development team.

Nice to Have

• Experience with Symfony.
• Experience working with high-traffic web environments.
• Experience developing custom integrations.
• Knowledge of performance optimization and scalable application architecture.

Work Environment

Starapple operates as a fully remote company, allowing employees to determine their own working hours, focusing on results rather than fixed schedules. Remote work from abroad is also possible, providing developers with significant flexibility. The team communicates through daily morning stand-ups and Slack, maintaining a collaborative culture despite working remotely.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary of up to €5,500 per month, depending on knowledge and experience.
• Flexible workweek of 3 to 5 days.
• Fully remote working environment.
• Flexible working hours.
• 25 vacation days.
• Additional day off on your birthday.
• Pension plan through Brand New Day.
• Work-from-home allowance of €2 per day.
• Budget to set up and improve your home office.
• High-quality laptop of your choice, with MacBook Pro commonly used by the team.
• Profit-growth bonus for employees with a permanent contract.
• Opportunity to work internationally/remotely from abroad.

Development Culture

Starapple believes that teams achieve better results together than individuals working alone. Developers are encouraged to share ideas, challenge existing approaches, and seek technically strong and sustainable solutions. With a relatively small organization, developers have the opportunity to make a visible impact and take responsibility for projects from an early stage.

This role offers the chance to work on technically challenging WordPress projects rather than standard website development. You will engage with high-traffic environments, custom integrations, testing, design patterns, and modern development practices while collaborating directly with an experienced technical team. If you are an experienced PHP and WordPress developer who enjoys autonomy, technical challenges, and fully remote working, this could be an excellent opportunity to grow your career while working on impactful digital products.