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How much do remote wordpress developer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote wordpress developer in Middletown, MD is $83,593.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $59,800.00 and $98,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a remote WordPress developer?

Remote WordPress Developers are professionals who specialize in building, customizing, and maintaining websites using the WordPress platform while working from a remote location. They are skilled in languages such as PHP, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, and often handle tasks like theme customization, plugin development, and troubleshooting. Working remotely allows them to collaborate with clients and teams from anywhere in the world, providing flexibility and access to a broader range of job opportunities.

What does a remote WordPress developer do?

WordPress is a free, open-source content management system (CMS) that is very popular among bloggers and other online forums. Remote WordPress developers create applications using the WordPress CMS. As a remote WordPress developer, you need to discuss the needs and expectations of the website with your client. Once the goals, budgets, and timelines have been established, you customize a site and create modules to a client's guidelines. As the site grows, you also perform routine maintenance to ensure the site is running smoothly and update the platform and its components to expand a site's functionality. Some remote WordPress developers are responsible for the security of the sites they create.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a remote WordPress developer?

To thrive as a Remote WordPress Developer, you need strong proficiency in PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and experience with WordPress themes and plugins, often backed by a relevant degree or portfolio. Familiarity with development tools like Git, local development environments (e.g., Local by Flywheel), and platforms such as WooCommerce or Elementor is typically required. Excellent problem-solving, communication, and self-management skills are crucial for remote collaboration and client interaction. These skills ensure efficient project delivery, high-quality website performance, and effective teamwork in a distributed work environment.

How does a remote WordPress developer typically collaborate with designers and other team members?

As a remote WordPress developer, you’ll regularly work with designers, project managers, and content creators using communication tools like Slack, Trello, or Jira. Collaboration often involves participating in virtual meetings, sharing progress through version control systems like Git, and providing feedback on design prototypes or content layouts. Maintaining clear and proactive communication is crucial since you won’t share a physical workspace, and you may need to adapt to overlapping or asynchronous work schedules. This remote setup encourages independence, but also requires strong organizational and teamwork skills to ensure projects stay on track.

What is the difference between Remote Wordpress Developer vs Remote Front-End Developer?

AspectRemote Wordpress DeveloperRemote Front-End Developer
Required SkillsPHP, WordPress themes/plugins, HTML, CSS, JavaScriptHTML, CSS, JavaScript, frameworks like React or Angular
Work EnvironmentPrimarily WordPress projects, CMS-focusedWeb applications, UI/UX design
Industry UsageWeb development agencies, small to medium businessesTech companies, digital agencies, startups

Remote Wordpress Developers focus on building and customizing WordPress sites using PHP and CMS-specific skills, while Remote Front-End Developers work on the visual and interactive aspects of websites using JavaScript frameworks. Both roles often work remotely and require strong HTML and CSS knowledge, but their project types and technical focuses differ.

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Web Application Developer

Germantown, MD • On-site, Remote

Edgewater Federal Solutions, Inc.
IT Services • 11 - 50 employees
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$110K - $130K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 10 days ago

Job description

Overview

Edgewater Federal Solutions is currently seeking a talented, professional Web Application Developer to join a proficient development team supporting the Department of Energy in a remote work environment. Candidate will develop and enhance web applications. Experience with Angular, Java, Ext JS is REQUIRED. This position requires US Citizenship.

Responsibilities
  • Perform UI/UX and back-end web application development in a J2SE/J2EE environment, while working in a team setting.
  • Working in some new development but mostly existing/legacy code/development.
  • New work is mostly in Angular, legacy work in Ext JS.
Qualifications
  • U.S. citizenship is required per Contract to obtain and maintain U.S. Department of Energy Clearance; Preferred active Top Secret or Q Clearance
  • 5-7 years of related experience
  • Previous UI/UX design experience.  Page layout, screen/form mock-ups, and wireframe development experience is required
  • Requires high proficiency and previous experience developing transactional web applications (UI/UX and web services) in Angular, Bootstrap, HTML/JavaScript, CSS, Servlets, Java, AJAX, XML, Spring Framework, JSP, Oracle SQL and PL/SQL
  • Requires high proficiency in developing RESTful and SOAP Web Services (WSDL and related technologies, XML, JSON, etc.)
  • Previous experience developing applications using Oracle WebLogic/J2EE application server
  • Previous experience developing applications using Oracle RDBMS
  • Previous experience in GIT version control tools
  • Previous experience in IDE tools such as VSCode, Visual Studio, Eclipse
  • Previous experience in Ext JS 3.x/4.x a plus.
  • Previous experience in Jasper iReport is a plus
  • Experience in translating requirements into design and developing applications
  • Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills
  • Ability to work independently and in a team setting
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Excellent English-language oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills
  • Must be able to collaborate with other web developers on the team to standardize application design, structure, and share ideas for efficient and effective application development during the development process.
  • Must be willing to contribute to the application development process improvement efforts with the team.
  • Must be able to adapt to the current lifecycle workflow, in our iterative release process.
  • Should be able to perform technical tasks independently and as a team member, while working multiple tasks, as priorities shift.

Salary: $110,000.00 - $130,000.00

Additional benefits include: 

  • Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Disability, Life Insurance, and AD&D
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Pre-Tax 401K and/or After-Tax Roth IRA (with employer matching contribution)
  • Tuition and Technical Training Reimbursement
  • Exercise Reimbursement
  • Computer Reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program

About Us: 

Edgewater Federal Solutions is a privately held government contracting firm located in Frederick, MD. The company was founded in 2002 with the vision of being highly recognized and admired for supporting customer missions through employee empowerment, exceptional services and timely delivery. The company is an award-winning government contractor and 5-time Washington Post Best Places to Work. Edgewater Federal Solutions is ISO 9001, 20000-1, 270001 certified, appraised at CMMI Level 3 Maturity for Development and Services, and has been named in the Top Workplaces in the Greater Washington Area Small Companies for 2018 through 2025.

It has been and continues to be the policy of Edgewater Federal Solutions to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, and/or other status protected by applicable law. #LI-HH1

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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