Hire WordPress Developers
Hire WordPress Developers Who Build Beyond Templates
Hire senior WordPress engineers who build custom themes, plugins, and WooCommerce solutions—not just template tweakers. Our developers handle complex customizations, performance optimization, and enterprise WordPress architecture. They integrate with your team or work within managed Pods.
Why Salt
Why Hire WordPress Developers from Salt
When you hire WordPress developers through Salt, you get more than someone who can install plugins. Our engineers are vetted for real-world expertise—building custom solutions that are fast, secure, and maintainable.
Pre-Vetted Specialists
Only 3% of applicants pass our screening. Live coding, WordPress architecture review, code quality exercises, and communication assessment.
Modern WordPress Expertise
Not just basic themes. Our developers know Gutenberg, FSE, headless WordPress, custom APIs, and enterprise-grade WordPress development.
Fast Onboarding
Start interviewing within days, not weeks. Our pre-vetted pool means you skip months of recruitment.
Risk-Free Trial
2-week trial with every hire. If it's not working, we replace at no extra cost. Your satisfaction guaranteed.
AI-Native Engineers
Our developers use AI tools daily (Cursor, Copilot) to ship faster. They know how to leverage AI without sacrificing code quality.
Outcome-Oriented
Not just coders—engineers who own features, write clean code, follow WordPress standards, and care about shipping quality.
Technical Expertise
WordPress Skills Our Developers Bring
From WordPress core to modern block development, our developers have deep experience across the WordPress ecosystem.
WordPress Core
- WordPress 6.x
- Hooks & Filters
- Custom Post Types
- Taxonomies & Meta
- Multisite Networks
Theme Development
- Custom Theme Development
- Block Themes (FSE)
- Theme Customizer API
- Child Theme Development
- Theme Performance
Plugin Development
- Custom Plugin Architecture
- Shortcodes & Widgets
- Admin Interfaces
- Database Integration
- Third-Party API Integration
Gutenberg & Blocks
- Custom Gutenberg Blocks
- Block Patterns
- React for WordPress
- Full Site Editing
- Block Theme Development
WooCommerce
- WooCommerce Customization
- Payment Gateway Integration
- Custom Product Types
- Subscription & Membership
- WooCommerce REST API
Performance & Security
- Caching Strategies
- Database Optimization
- Security Hardening
- CDN Integration
- Core Web Vitals
Capabilities
What Our WordPress Developers Deliver
Beyond installing plugins—our developers build custom WordPress solutions that scale and perform.
Custom Theme Development
Build pixel-perfect custom themes from scratch or convert designs into responsive WordPress themes with clean, maintainable code.
Plugin Development
Create custom plugins that extend WordPress functionality. Integrate with third-party services, APIs, and build complex business logic.
WooCommerce Solutions
Build and customize WooCommerce stores with custom payment gateways, shipping logic, product configurators, and subscription systems.
Gutenberg & Block Development
Create custom Gutenberg blocks, block patterns, and full site editing themes using React and WordPress block APIs.
Performance Optimization
Optimize WordPress sites for speed with caching, database optimization, image optimization, and Core Web Vitals improvements.
AI-Enhanced Development
Leverage AI tools like Cursor and Copilot to ship faster without sacrificing quality. Build AI-powered WordPress features and integrations.
How to Hire WordPress Developers
Hire WordPress Developers in Weeks, Not Months
Our streamlined hiring process gets pre-vetted WordPress developers on your team fast. Skip the lengthy recruitment cycles.
Share Your Requirements
Tell us about your WordPress project—whether it's theme development, WooCommerce, plugin development, or a full rebuild. We'll help you define the right profile.
Get Matched Profiles
We present 2-3 pre-vetted WordPress developers who match your requirements. Review their experience, code samples, and our assessment notes.
Interview & Select
Interview candidates directly with technical questions relevant to your needs. We can facilitate or let you run it entirely. You decide.
Risk-Free Trial
Start with a 2-week trial. The developer joins your team, attends standups, and delivers real work. If not a fit, we replace at no cost.
Scale as Needed
Add more WordPress developers or transition to a full Pod with frontend, design, and QA. We scale with your needs.
Engagement Options
Individual Developers or WordPress Pods
Choose the model that fits your needs. Start with one developer, scale to a full team.
Dedicated WordPress Developer
A skilled WordPress engineer who works as part of your team. You provide direction and code reviews; they deliver themes, plugins, and customizations.
- Full-time dedication to your project
- Integrates with your processes and tools
- Participates in your standups and reviews
- Scale up or down as needed
WordPress / Full-Stack Pod
A cross-functional team including WordPress developers, designers, QA, and a tech lead. We handle delivery; you focus on what to build.
- Full accountability for features
- Built-in testing and code review
- SPARK™ framework for quality gates
- Tech lead for architecture decisions
Not sure which is right? Read our comparison guide
Ready to Hire WordPress Developers?
Tell us about your WordPress project and requirements. We'll present pre-vetted candidates within days, and you can start with a risk-free trial.
FAQs
Hire WordPress Developers: Common Questions
Answers to frequently asked questions about hiring WordPress developers through Salt.
How quickly can I hire WordPress developers through Salt?
You can hire WordPress developers within 1-2 weeks. We present pre-vetted candidates within 2-3 days, you interview and select, and developers can start with a 2-week trial. No lengthy recruitment cycles or months of searching.
What skills do your WordPress developers have?
Our WordPress developers are proficient in custom theme development, plugin development, WooCommerce customization, Gutenberg blocks, WordPress REST API, ACF, performance optimization, and WordPress security. Many also have experience with headless WordPress, multisite setups, and enterprise WordPress architectures.
How do you vet WordPress developers before I hire them?
Our vetting includes live coding sessions building themes and plugins, assessment of WordPress hooks, filters, and action knowledge, code review exercises, and security best practices evaluation. We evaluate database optimization skills, performance awareness, and experience with production WordPress sites. Only about 3% pass.
Can I hire WordPress developers for my existing team?
Yes, absolutely. When you hire WordPress developers through Salt, they integrate seamlessly with your existing team, processes, and tools. They participate in your standups, code reviews, and planning sessions. We specifically match developers who fit your tech stack and team culture.
Do your WordPress developers know WooCommerce?
Yes, WooCommerce expertise is a common skill among our WordPress developers. Many have built custom e-commerce solutions, payment gateway integrations, subscription systems, and complex product configurations. We can match you with developers who specialize in WooCommerce if that's your focus.
What experience level are the WordPress developers I can hire?
Most WordPress developers you can hire through Salt have 4-8+ years of experience building production WordPress sites. We categorize developers as Mid-level (3-5 years), Senior (5-8 years), and Staff/Principal (8+ years) based on demonstrated skills, not just tenure.
Can your WordPress developers work with page builders like Elementor?
Yes. Our WordPress developers have experience with popular page builders including Elementor, Divi, and WPBakery. However, we also strongly recommend custom development for better performance and maintainability. We can advise on the best approach for your project.
What if I need to hire more WordPress developers later?
Scaling is built into our model. Start by hiring one WordPress developer, add more as needed, or transition to a full Pod with additional skills (design, frontend, QA). There's no penalty or friction for scaling up or down.
What time zones do your WordPress developers work in?
Our developers are based in India but maintain 4-6 hours of overlap with US time zones. Many work flexible schedules to align with your team's core hours. We ensure there's enough real-time collaboration for effective teamwork.
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