Senior WordPress Engineer - Remote

Overview

Our client’s Platform Team is seeking a Senior WordPress Engineer with strong hands-on experience developing complex, custom solutions, not just plugin work. You will maintain and evolve large-scale WordPress environments while preparing for the next generation of headless CMS architecture based on React.

In Short

• Develop and maintain high-performance, custom WordPress solutions.
• Design and implement secure, scalable plugins that integrate with external APIs.
• Implement headless architectures connecting WordPress backends with React frontends.
• Collaborate with engineers, designers, and product teams for performance optimization.
• Build reusable, modular PHP code ensuring scalability and security.
• Contribute to modernization efforts integrating React components.
• Troubleshoot and enhance system performance using monitoring tools.
• Work in containerized environments and Linux/Unix-based systems.
• Leverage WP-CLI for efficient management of WordPress tasks.
• Participate in code reviews and knowledge-sharing within a global team.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience developing advanced WordPress applications.
• Strong proficiency in PHP and WordPress Core.
• Experience integrating React with WordPress.
• Significant experience in containerized application environments.
• Strong command of Unix-like operating systems.
• Comfortable investigating runtime issues across various layers.
• Experience aligning local development with production-like setups.
• Proven experience designing secure integrations with external APIs.
• Solid understanding of GraphQL and frontend best practices.
• Hands-on experience with quality and productivity tools.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies.
• Flexible working hours and remote work.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Continuous learning and professional development opportunities.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.