Sr. WordPress Engineer

We are looking for a highly skilled Senior WordPress Developer with deep expertise in custom WordPress development, performance engineering, and modern web technologies.

The ideal candidate is a problem solver, strong communicator, and hands-on engineer who understands the WordPress ecosystem deeply — from Gutenberg block development to backend architecture, APIs, caching, cloud hosting, and DevOps workflows.

1. WordPress Development & Engineering

• Develop custom WordPress themes, plugins, Gutenberg blocks, and integrations following best practices.
• Build scalable and maintainable backend architecture using PHP, MySQL, REST APIs, and modern coding standards.
• Implement advanced WordPress features such as custom post types, taxonomies, user roles, and content workflows.
• Ensure compliance with WordPress VIP coding standards, architectural principles, and security best practices.
• Knowledge of WordPress Unit Testing (PHPUnit).
• Design solutions that perform efficiently under VIP’s global caching layers (Edge caching, Batcache, object caching).

2. Performance, Security & Code Quality

• Optimize WordPress sites for speed, scalability, and high-performance using caching, CDNs, and server-level optimization.
• Write clean, secure, and tested code that follows WordPress Coding Standards and industry best practices.
• Perform code reviews, refactor legacy code, and ensure adherence to engineering guidelines.
• Collaborate with DevOps teams on CI/CD pipelines, cloud deployments, and performance audits.

3. Technical Problem Solving

• Troubleshoot complex issues related to APIs, performance, security, and hosting infrastructure.
• Debug production issues and work with cross-functional teams to resolve incidents quickly.
• Provide technical recommendations and architectural input during discovery and planning phases.

4. Collaboration & Communication

• Work closely with solution architects, designers, and project managers to ensure flawless execution of features.
• Translate technical concepts into clear explanations for non-technical stakeholders.
• Participate in sprint ceremonies, estimation sessions, grooming, and retrospectives.

5. Continuous Improvement

• Stay updated with the latest WordPress advancements, PHP frameworks, performance techniques, and emerging tools.
• Contribute to internal engineering documentation, coding standards, and knowledge-sharing sessions.
• Mentor junior developers and assist in improving the overall technical capability of the engineering team.

• Advanced WordPress Expertise: Deep knowledge of custom theme and plugin development, Gutenberg blocks (React), WP Query, hooks, filters, REST APIs, and WP-CLI.
• PHP & Backend Engineering: Strong command of PHP 7/8, OOP, MVC principles, Composer, and modern backend architecture.
• Front-End Development: Skilled with HTML5, CSS3, SCSS, JavaScript/ES6+, React (especially for Gutenberg), and responsive UI development.
• Database & Performance: Strong understanding of MySQL optimization, caching (Redis, Memcached), CDN integration, and performance tuning.
• Security Best Practices: Knowledge of WordPress security, sanitization, escaping, and safe architecture for enterprise-grade applications.
• Version Control & DevOps: Proficiency with Git, CI/CD workflows, deployments, and collaboration via GitHub/GitLab.
• Analytical & Problem-Solving: Ability to debug complex issues, optimize architecture, and design scalable solutions.
• Communication & Collaboration: Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and communicate technical concepts clearly.

• Experience with Headless WordPress (Next.js, Gatsby, React).
• Familiarity with WordPress VIP, Pantheon, WP Engine, or enterprise hosting platforms.
• Knowledge of cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Experience with performance audits, Lighthouse optimization, and Core Web Vitals.
• Understanding of DXP platforms and third-party integrations such as CRM, marketing automation, analytics, or paywall systems.
• Experience working in enterprise agencies or large-scale publishing environments.

• Working Days: 5 days a week.
• Health Insurance Benefits
• Parenthood: Paid Parental Leaves.
• Festival Holidays: Choose your own holidays.
• Remote Work: Freedom to work from your home office (or anywhere).
• Rewarding Culture: Performance bonus, anniversary gifts, home office setup allowances, etc.
• Global Company: We’re a fully remote company with a distributed team in USA, Asia, and Europe.
• Cross-culture Team: Opportunity to work with cross-culture, cross-country, and cross-function teams.
• Premium WordPress Agency: We are one of the WordPress VIP partners featured by Automattic – the company behind WordPress.com and WooCommerce.
• Enterprise Clients: Opportunity to work on challenging projects with our enterprise clientele: NewsCorp, Sneaker News, Accenture, Wonderwall, etc.
• People First: Focusing on our employee empowerment and enlightenment is our key focus. Please read what our current and past employees share about their experiences at Glassdoor.
• Empower Learning: We organize skill-development workshops, stipends for continuous learning and skill development.
• Culture of Contribution: Our team regularly contributes to the WordPress community, and through our non-profit activities, we continue to contribute to society.
• We are fun to work with: Check out our fun-filled events: Mannequin Challenge, Cooking Talents.