Senior WordPress Developer | Headless CMS
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Scale Content Platforms Through WordPress and Headless CMS
Strong publishing technology powers how millions of readers access trusted content, events, and digital experiences. This opportunity connects your WordPress and headless CMS expertise to a portfolio of content-rich platforms built for performance, SEO, and audience engagement. As a Senior WordPress Developer , you will develop features, integrations, content models, and reusable components that keep publishing systems scalable. Through Emapta, you gain a premium work-from-home career, global collaboration, continuous growth, and meaningful technology impact.
Job Overview
Employment type: Full time
Shift: Night Shift, Weekends Off
Work setup: Permanent Work From Home
Salary: PHP 90,000 - PHP 140,000
Exciting Perks Await!
- Day 1 HMO coverage with free dependent
- Competitive Salary Package
- Night differential pay to maximize your earnings
- Permanent WFH arrangement
- Fixed weekends off
- Salary Advance Program through our banking partner (Eligibility and approval subject to bank assessment. Available to account holders with minimum of 6 months company tenure.)
- Unlimited upskilling through Emapta Academy courses (Want to know more Visit: )
- Free 24/7 access to our office gyms (Ortigas and Makati)
- Exclusive Emapta Lifestyle perks (hotel and restaurant discounts, and more!)
- Unlimited opportunities for employee referral incentives across the organization
- Standard government and Emapta benefits
- Total of 20 annual leaves to be used on your own discretion (including 5 credits convertible to cash)
- Fun engagement activities for employees
- Mentorship and exposure to global leaders and teams
- Career growth opportunities
- Diverse and supportive work environment
The Qualifications We Seek
- 3-5 years of software engineering experience , with a strong focus on WordPress development and CMS-driven platforms
- Hands-on experience with Headless CMS and headless WordPress frameworks such as Flexpress or similar tools is required
- Strong proficiency in PHP within the WordPress ecosystem , including theme, plugin, and CMS customization
- Strong JavaScript experience, preferably with React , Next.js , or similar frameworks used in headless CMS builds
- Experience integrating WordPress or Headless CMS platforms with REST APIs and/or GraphQL
- Working knowledge of Django-based systems, Python, or similar back-end frameworks for integrations, data pipelines, or platform support
- Experience with content-heavy, CMS-driven, or publishing platforms, including structured content, data accuracy, and CMS configurations
- Experience with MySQL or similar databases, Git workflows, and collaborative development practices
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a ticket-driven environment such as JIRA
- Clear and professional written English communication skills for remote team collaboration
- Familiarity with Omeda, subscription/authentication systems, ad tech tools, Google Ad Manager, header bidding, or tag management is an advantage
- Experience working with U.S.-based teams or clients is preferred
Your Daily Tasks
Platform & Product Development
- Build, enhance, and maintain features within a headless WordPress or Flexpress architecture.
- Develop reusable, scalable components across multiple brands, sites, or digital properties.
- Translate product requirements, tickets, and documentation into clean, maintainable code.
- Contribute to improvements in publishing workflows, tools, and platform usability.
Content Systems & Architecture
- Implement and maintain content models, taxonomy structures, metadata mapping, and structured content workflows.
- Ensure consistency across shared platforms while supporting content reuse, SEO, performance, and data accuracy.
API & Integration Work
- Build, maintain, and troubleshoot APIs and integrations for content delivery, subscription, identity, advertising, analytics, and tag management systems.
- Resolve integration issues across CMS, third-party platforms, APIs, and front-end delivery.
Platform Stability & Optimization
- Monitor and improve performance, caching, reliability, front-end delivery, and overall system stability.
- Debug issues across CMS, APIs, integrations, and user-facing experiences.
Migration Support
- Support ongoing content migration from Django-based or legacy systems.
- Assist with data mapping, transformation, validation, and content accuracy checks.
Remote Collaboration
- Work effectively in a remote, distributed team using tickets, documentation, async communication, and regular check-ins.
- Communicate progress, blockers, and questions clearly while taking ownership from development through QA and deployment.
Shaping the Future of Media and Publishing
Our client is a leading media company that owns and operates a diverse portfolio of publications across print and digital platforms. With a strong focus on innovation, audience engagement, and content excellence, our client continues to evolve how information is delivered-powered by modern technology and scalable publishing systems.
Join the Top 1% Talent. A better career. A better life.
At Emapta Philippines, careers are built with intention. Work with global clients, gain exposure to world-class standards, and grow in an environment designed for long-term success. Recognized as one of HR Asia's Best Companies to Work For in Asia 2025 and a finalist in the 2026 Inspiring Workplaces Awards Asia , Emapta stands among the region's most respected employers, committed to empowering talent through stability, opportunity, and continuous development.
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