Sr. WordPress Engineer

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

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

• Develop custom Word Press 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 Word Press features such as custom post types, taxonomies, user roles, and content workflows.
• Ensure compliance with Word Press VIP coding standards, architectural principles, and security best practices.
• Knowledge of Word Press Unit Testing (PHPUnit).
• Design solutions that perform efficiently under VIP’s global caching layers (Edge caching, Batcache, object caching).

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

• 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.
• 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.
• Stay updated with the latest Word Press 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 Word Press 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.
• Database & Performance:
  Strong understanding of MySQL optimization, caching (Redis, Memcached), CDN integration, and performance tuning.
• Security Best Practices:
  Knowledge of Word Press security, sanitization, escaping, and safe architecture for enterprise-grade applications.
• Version Control & Dev Ops:
  Proficiency with Git, CI/CD workflows, deployments, and collaboration via Git Hub/Git Lab.
• 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 Word Press (Next.js, Gatsby, React).
• Familiarity with Word Press 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
• 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…