Job Description
WHO WE ARE
Teal Media is a full-service creative and design agency with a conscience. We
believe purposeful design can transform organizations, inspire action, and
enable progress. Our clients and nonprofit partners are committed to creating
positive social change—and we pour every ounce of our passion and skill into
helping them succeed.
We offer a variety of strategic, creative, and technical services, including
brand strategy, web design and development, and creative support.
We’re a woman-founded and woman-led firm with a team that reflects a broad range
of lived experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives. At Teal, we value our
people above all else and choose to work with partners and clients who share
those values.
No recruiters, please.
Teal Media is looking for a Senior WordPress Backend Developer who’s a
thoughtful problem-solver and hands-on builder. This role is a client-facing
technical lead who partners with designers, frontend developers, and strategists
to architect, build, and evolve WordPress and other platforms for our clients.
You bring years or decades of backend expertise, take ownership of technical
decisions, and enjoy translating complex client needs into reliable, scalable
solutions. You’re confident when leading technical work, adaptable as projects
evolve, and motivated by supporting mission-driven organizations.
WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE IN THIS ROLE
* You translate ambiguous client needs into clear, actionable technical
approaches.
* You’ve worked at an agency or have other experience juggling multiple
competing priorities.
* You build trust with clients through clarity, responsiveness, and sound
judgment.
* You balance ideal technical solutions with real-world constraints (budget,
timeline, team capacity).
* You take ownership of outcomes, not just assigned tasks.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
BUILD & DELIVER
* Lead the architecture and development of custom web projects, primarily
using open-source tools, with a strong focus on WordPress backend development
(themes, plugins, and systems integrations).
* Act as the lead developer on both new builds and ongoing support work, owning
technical decisions and translating complex client needs into thoughtful,
scalable solutions.
- Take pride in building long-term, maintainable solutions.
- Identify risks early and propose alternative approaches when needed.
COLLABORATE WITH PURPOSE
* Act as a technical lead in client conversations, clearly explaining complex
concepts in accessible terms.
* Present tradeoffs and recommendations with confidence, helping clients make
informed decisions.
* Navigate ambiguity and challenging situations with professionalism and sound
judgment.
LEAD & SUPPORT THE TEAM
* Mentor developers across the team through thoughtful feedback, pairing, and
code reviews.
- Participate in hiring and evaluation of technical talent as needed.
- Model strong communication, collaboration, and accountability within project
teams.
QUALIFICATIONS:
* 10+ years of experience building with WordPress and other PHP tools,
including deep expertise in custom themes, plugins, and WordPress
architecture
* Strong proficiency in PHP and modern backend development practices, including
AI-based workflows.
* Experience working in an agency or consulting environment, balancing multiple
projects and priorities.
LOCATION
Ideal Location: Remote (US)
SALARY
The salary range for this role is $115,000 - $135,000, commensurate with
experience and location.
At Teal, we use transparent salary bands to promote equity and clarity across
our team. Final offers are based on a candidate’s skills, experience, and
demonstrated expertise within the scope of this role.
In addition, Teal offers a comprehensive benefits package, generous PTO, and a
flexible, people-first workplace that supports balance and professional growth.
No recruiters, please.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
If your experience doesn’t exactly match the qualifications listed, but you
believe you’d thrive in this role, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply and
tell us why you’re the right person for the job.
We strongly encourage individuals from historically marginalized communities to
apply—including Black and Indigenous people, people of color, immigrants, women,
LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, neurodiverse individuals, and
those who have been system-impacted.
Teal Media is an equal opportunity employer that values a diverse workforce and
inclusive culture. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals
regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national
origin, marital status, disability, and veteran status. We are not offering US
visa sponsorship at this time.
Job Tags
Remote work, Visa sponsorship, Flexible hours