Software developers / WordPress Developer
Hire a full-time WordPress developer
From $2,500/mo
Full time. Start in 14 days. 1-week trial.
Trusted by 100+ customers. Only the top 2% of applicants are accepted.
A WordPress developer builds custom themes, blocks, and plugins, runs WooCommerce changes, and keeps the site fast, updated, and secure. Rekruuto places full-time WordPress developers based in the Philippines from $2,500 a month. They work your hours, can start in 14 days, and begin with a 1-week trial.
What does a WordPress developer do?
- Build and edit custom themes, block patterns, and Gutenberg blocks
- Write small plugins instead of stacking more third-party ones
- Make WooCommerce changes to products, checkout, and emails
- Run core, theme, and plugin updates on staging before production
- Improve page speed, caching, and image delivery
- Fix broken layouts, forms, and plugin conflicts
Skills we screen for
Each skill comes with the check we use. You can run the same checks in your own interview.
| Skill | How it is checked |
|---|---|
| Theme and block development | A paid take-home: one custom block with editable fields, built the WordPress way, not with a page builder. |
| PHP and WordPress hooks | Ask them to change a WooCommerce email with a filter instead of editing a template file. |
| Safe updates | Ask how they update 30 plugins on a live store without downtime. |
| Speed | Give a slow page and ask what they would measure and change first. |
| Security habits | Ask how they would respond to a site that is suddenly redirecting to spam. |
Sample interview questions
- When do you write a custom plugin instead of installing one?
- How do you move changes from staging to production without overwriting new orders?
- A client wants a page builder. What do you tell them about speed and maintenance?
- How do you debug a white screen after a plugin update?
- What is your checklist before you call a WordPress site launch-ready?
Score the answers the same way for every candidate with the freedeveloper interview scorecard, and readhow to vet an offshore developer.
Tools and stack
Common tools for this seat. Tell us your stack on the call and we screen for it.
- WordPress
- PHP
- Gutenberg blocks
- Advanced Custom Fields
- WooCommerce
- WP-CLI
- Local or Docker
- Git
- Cloudflare
- Query Monitor
How hiring works
- Tell us your needs. Share your requirements, and we'll match you with pre-vetted professionals who fit your unique needs.
- Meet your matches. We'll introduce you to carefully selected candidates. Interview and choose the perfect fit for your team.
- Start your trial. Work with your new team member for a week. Love them, or we'll find a replacement or refund your money.
- Onboard and embed. Seamlessly integrate your new hire into your team and watch your business grow.
How we vet developers
- We accept only the top 2% of applicants.
- A practical exercise in the stack you name, reviewed before you meet anyone.
- A technical interview on how they plan, test, and explain their work.
- Written and spoken English checked in the interview and in their written answers.
- Previous experience working with US companies.
Time-zone overlap
Your WordPress developer works your hours, so stand-ups, code review, and questions happen in your day. The Philippines is on UTC+8 all year. A U.S. 9-to-5 falls here in Manila time:
| Your time zone | Manila, U.S. daylight saving time | Manila, U.S. standard time |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern (ET) | 9 p.m. – 5 a.m. | 10 p.m. – 6 a.m. |
| Central (CT) | 10 p.m. – 6 a.m. | 11 p.m. – 7 a.m. |
| Mountain (MT) | 11 p.m. – 7 a.m. | 12 a.m. – 8 a.m. |
| Pacific (PT) | 12 a.m. – 8 a.m. | 1 a.m. – 9 a.m. |
How much does a WordPress developer cost?
A full-time WordPress developer starts at $2,500 a month. One monthly invoice; we handle paying your developer.
- Full time, 40 hours a week, embedded in your team
- Works your hours, in your time zone
- Vetted in the stack you name
- Top 2% talent in the Philippines
- 1-week trial: replacement or refund
- Healthcare insurance provided by us
- No long-term contract. Pause or cancel with 2 weeks' notice
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a full-time WordPress developer?
If your site changes every week, sells through WooCommerce, or runs many plugins, yes. A full-time developer who knows your site ships changes the same day, keeps plugins current, and keeps the site fast and secure.
Can a WordPress developer work with Elementor or another page builder?
Yes, if that is what your site runs on. Say so on the strategy call, and say whether you want to move away from it.
Will a WordPress developer handle hosting and backups?
They can manage updates, backups, and staging on your hosting account. You keep ownership of the hosting and the logins.
How much does a WordPress developer cost with Rekruuto?
A full-time WordPress developer starts at $2,500 a month, with a 14-day start and a 1-week trial.
Will an offshore developer work my hours?
Yes. Our developers work in your time zone, so stand-ups, code review, and questions happen during your working day. The Philippines is on UTC+8 all year, so for a U.S. team that usually means a night shift in Manila.
Who owns the code an offshore developer writes?
Your business. Keep the repositories, cloud accounts, and app store accounts in your company's name and give the developer access to them. Our professionals sign NDAs.
How does the 1-week trial work?
You work together for a full week first. If you are not satisfied, we find a replacement or refund your money.
Ready to add a WordPress developer to your team?
Tell us your stack and your backlog. We'll match you with vetted candidates.
- From $2,500/mo
- Start in 14 days
- 1-week trial: replacement or refund