Open Source Back-end Developer, Remote

• GitHub/GitLab/Bitbucket link showing a WordPress plugin or significant feature you've built (minimum 300+ lines of your code)
• Be ready to show and discuss Laravel project examples demonstrating API development and database work
• Be ready to show and discuss database migration or data transformation scripts you've created

• 2-3+ years of Laravel development including Eloquent ORM, queues, and basic package development
• 2-3+ years of WordPress plugin development following established coding standards, including content architecture, custom post types, meta boxes, and hooks/filters
• 2+ years of MySQL database design, optimization, and query development
• 2+ years building and consuming RESTful APIs and working with JSON data structures
• Solid experience with database migrations and content transformations between different CMS platforms
• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming principles and design patterns
• Experience with PSR-4 autoloading and PHP namespace conventions for organized, maintainable WordPress and Laravel codebases
• Testing experience including PHPUnit and WordPress testing frameworks
• Proficiency with Git workflows and deployment pipelines
• Working knowledge of web server configuration (Nginx/Apache), SSL, and hosting environments

• Experience extracting data from Drupal, Joomla, or other CMS platforms into WordPress
• Integration with CRM systems (Salesforce, HubSpot, etc.) and marketing platforms (Mailchimp, Constant Contact)
• Payment gateway integrations (Stripe, PayPal, etc.) and subscription management
• Database performance tuning and query optimization
• Experience with data validation and sanitization for secure migrations
• Understanding of Docker containerization and virtual development environments
• Knowledge of caching strategies (Redis, Memcached) and CDN implementation

• B2 level of spoken and written English language proficiency
• Comfortable working productively with a distributed team
• Able to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Experience breaking down projects into clear development phases and realistic estimates
• Strong documentation skills for code and system architecture

• Competitive benefits package + participation in the company's profit-sharing schema
• Remote work has been part of our culture since 2009, so you can work from anywhere you want or from our cool office in Bucharest (next to Radisson Blu, on Calea Victoriei)
• Flexible working hours
• Premium membership to a leading private health system
• The opportunity to attend conferences, courses and trainings
• Paid family leave, including for new fathers
• Work in a supportive environment with access to mentorship programs
• We respect your holidays, including the ones arranged before starting with us
• Regular social meetups with the entire team throughout the year
• The possibility of growth in the company

Crowd Favorite is a leading digital agency with deep expertise in open-source technologies and enterprise-level solutions. We partner with some of the world’s most recognizable brands to design, build, and deliver complex digital platforms that drive business growth and create meaningful user experiences. Our team blends strategy, creativity, and technical excellence to solve challenging problems at scale, with a strong focus on performance, security, and long-term maintainability. With a proven track record in open-source contributions, we pride ourselves on innovation, craftsmanship, and collaboration. At Crowd Favorite, you’ll work alongside passionate professionals in a culture that values curiosity, accountability, and continuous learning, where your contributions truly make an impact for clients across industries.