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Position: WordPress Developer/Engineer
Location: Nashville, TN (Remote)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience: 4+ years of advanced WordPress development

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Job Summary:
We are seeking a skilled WordPress Developer/Engineer with 4+ years of experience managing large-scale WordPress applications. The ideal candidate should offer advanced knowledge of WordPress development, including experience with custom themes, plugins, and block development (Gutenberg). You will work closely with cross-functional teams and be responsible for scaling, optimizing, and enhancing enterprise-level WordPress websites, while leveraging modern development tools and techniques.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Contribute into the development and maintenance of a complex portfolio of large-scale WordPress applications and websites.

  • Collaborate with designers, developers, and stakeholders to create custom WordPress themes and plugins both from scratch, and also using community / repo starters.

  • Work on custom Gutenberg block development using React.

  • Integrate third-party services and APIs into WordPress applications.

  • Optimize website performance, including troubleshooting issues related to scaling and load balancing.

  • Manage version control with GitHub and CI/CD pipelines using CircleCI for streamlined deployments.

  • Collaborate on code reviews, best practices, and workflow improvements to ensure high-quality code.

  • Manage development workflows with IDEs such as VS Code or PHPStorm, ensuring a seamless and productive development experience.

  • Keep focus on WordPress performance, security, and scalability.

  • Contribute to ongoing development, documentation, and knowledge sharing within the team.

  • Ensure sites are optimized for SEO, accessibility, and performance.

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Qualifications:

  • 4+ years of experience in WordPress development, including advanced custom theme and plugin development.

  • Proficient with Gutenberg block development using React and familiarity with WordPress REST API.

  • Strong understanding of CI/CD processes, especially with CircleCI, and experience working with GitHub for version control.

  • Experience managing large-scale WordPress websites, with an emphasis on performance and scaling.

  • Proficiency with PHP, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and MySQL databases.

  • Experience with IDEs such as VS Code or PHPStorm (preferred).

  • Familiarity with WordPress VIP hosting platform and enterprise-level hosting solutions would make you stand out greatly.

  • Experience with performance optimization tools such as caching mechanisms (e.g., Redis, Varnish) and CDNs (e.g., Cloudflare).

  • Solid understanding of WordPress security best practices.

  • Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects.

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Highly Desired:

  • Experience working with WordPress VIP hosting platform.

  • Knowledge of Agile or Scrum methodologies.

  • Familiarity with tools like Composer, WP-CLI, and Docker.

  • Background in SEO best practices for WordPress websites.

 

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary

  • Flexible remote working options

  • Professional development opportunities and access to cutting-edge tools and technologies

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance

  • 401(k) plan

  • Generous PTO and vacation policy

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To express interest in this opportunity, please use the following link to apply:

 

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