Senior/Lead Wordpress Developer

AgileEngine is a top-ranking provider of software solutions to Fortune 500, Global 500, and Future 50 companies. Listed on Inc. 5000 among the fastest-growing US companies, we are always open to talented software, UX, and data experts in the Americas, Europe, and Asia.

If you like a challenging environment where you’re working with the best and are encouraged to learn and experiment daily, there’s no better place — guaranteed! :)

What you will doWork closely with our internal team and external partners to ensure seamless migrations to WordPress;Lead the development and implementation of new features for our WordPress platform as part of our post-launch roadmap;Help guide the platform architecture and enforce best practices;Ensuring high-performance and availability, and managing all technical aspects of the CMS;Provide feedback and recommendations to the team;Provide technical guidance and mentorship to our internal engineering teams, helping to upskill them in WordPress development.

Must haves4-6+ years of professional experience in similar roles;Deep understanding of WordPress and PHP fundamentals with a strong portfolio of projects;Excellent problem-solving skills, ability to prioritize multiple tasks, and commitment to high-quality development standards;Knowledge of how to interact with WordPress RESTful APIs and formats (JSON, XML);Familiarity with modern JavaScript (ie. ESNext and JSX) and experience building custom blocks for the BlockEditor utilizing block.json and React;Prior experience supporting high-traffic enterprise websites;Experience fine-tuning application performance;Comfortable working with a local development environment. ie. debugging, testing;Proficient understanding of code versioning tools. (We use Github);Upper-intermediate English level.

Nice to havesExperience working with WordPress VIP hosting infrastructure;Experience with decoupled or headless WordPress implementations using RESTful or GraphQL APIs;Experience with GraphQL and advanced API development practices;Proficient in front-end technologies including JavaScript, TypeScript, React, and Next.js;Understanding of modern deployment practices using CI/CD pipelines;Understanding of AWS cloud services;Leadership/mentoring experience;Active in the WordPress community (ie. contributions to open source projects, events, etc);Digital media experience.

The benefits of joining usProfessional growthAccelerate your professional journey with mentorship, TechTalks, and personalized growth roadmaps

Competitive compensationWe match your ever-growing skills, talent, and contributions with competitive USD-based compensation and budgets for education, fitness, and team activities

A selection of exciting projectsJoin projects with modern solutions development and top-tier clients that include Fortune 500 enterprises and leading product brands

FlextimeTailor your schedule for an optimal work-life balance, by having the options of working from home and going to the office – whatever makes you the happiest and most productive.

Key Skills

• Wordpress