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Mid LevelFull-timeJavaScriptJavaReactNext.jsAWSGCPAzureMySQLRedisREST API
Salary Range
$102,000 - $138,000 /year
This salary is estimated based on similar roles. The actual salary may vary.
About the Role
We are looking for a WordPress Developer to join our team at WP Engine, a leading digital agency specializing in enterprise-scale WordPress implementation. This role involves developing custom themes, plugins, and Gutenberg blocks while maintaining scalable backend architecture.
Key Responsibilities
- →Develop custom WordPress themes, plugins, and Gutenberg blocks following best practices
- →Design and maintain scalable backend architecture using PHP, MySQL, REST APIs, and modern coding standards
- →Implement advanced WordPress functionality, including custom post types, taxonomies, user roles, and content workflows
- →Ensure compliance with WordPress VIP coding standards, security, and architectural principles
- →Optimize WordPress applications for performance, scalability, and reliability using caching, CDNs, and server-level optimizations
- →Write clean, secure, and well-tested code; perform code reviews and refactor legacy solutions
- →Collaborate with DevOps teams on CI/CD pipelines, deployments, and performance audits
- →Troubleshoot complex issues related to APIs, performance, security, and hosting infrastructure
- →Participate in architecture design, technical planning, and sprint ceremonies
- →Mentor junior developers and contribute to engineering best practices and documentation
Requirements
- ✓6+ years of hands-on experience with WordPress development
- ✓Strong expertise in custom themes, plugins, Gutenberg (React), WP hooks, filters, REST APIs, and WP-CLI
- ✓Solid backend experience with PHP 7/8, OOP, MVC principles, and Composer
- ✓Frontend skills with HTML5, CSS3/SCSS, JavaScript (ES6+), React
- ✓Strong understanding of MySQL optimization, caching (Redis, Memcached), and CDN integration
- ✓Knowledge of WordPress security best practices
- ✓Experience with Git, CI/CD workflows, and collaborative development
- ✓Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- ✓Ability to communicate clearly and work effectively in cross-functional teams
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