WordPress Software Developer
About the Company:
WP Engine is a technology company specializing in managed WordPress hosting and digital experience solutions. Its platform and services help businesses, agencies, and developers build, host, secure, and manage WordPress websites.
Job Description:
WP Engine is seeking a skilled WordPress Software Developer to develop, customize, and maintain WordPress-based applications and digital experiences. The ideal candidate has strong PHP and JavaScript skills, experience with WordPress architecture, and an understanding of website performance, security, and scalability.
The successful candidate will collaborate with engineering, product, and design teams to build reliable web solutions, improve existing functionality, and deliver high-quality digital experiences.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, customize, and maintain WordPress themes, plugins, and applications.
- Write clean, reusable, and maintainable PHP, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS code.
- Build custom WordPress functionality based on project requirements.
- Integrate REST APIs and third-party services with WordPress applications.
- Troubleshoot technical issues and resolve software defects.
- Optimize website performance, reliability, and security.
- Work with databases and WordPress content management systems.
- Conduct code reviews and participate in software testing.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on development projects.
- Maintain technical documentation and follow coding standards.
Required Skills:
- Experience with WordPress development and customization.
- Strong knowledge of PHP, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.
- Understanding of WordPress themes, plugins, hooks, and APIs.
- Familiarity with MySQL or other relational databases.
- Knowledge of REST APIs and third-party integrations.
- Experience with Git or other version control systems.
- Understanding of website performance and security practices.
- Strong debugging, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Experience developing custom WordPress plugins and themes.
- Familiarity with Gutenberg, WooCommerce, or headless WordPress architecture.
- Knowledge of cloud hosting environments and web server technologies.
- Experience with automated testing and CI/CD workflows.
- Understanding of responsive web design and accessibility standards.
Benefits:
Potential benefits may include health coverage, paid time off, retirement savings programs, professional development opportunities, and other employer-sponsored benefits. Actual benefits and eligibility should be confirmed with WP Engine before publication.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The employer should provide equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Pay: $90,000.00 - $135,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Relocation assistance
Work Location: In person