Senior WordPress Engineer (m/w/d) - Remote
Core
Senior Web Engineer responsible for the full technical lifecycle of complex WordPress functions, plugins, themes, and integrations, acting as a Tech Lead for a remote team.
Role type
Senior IC WordPress Engineer (Tech Lead)
Builds
Scalable, secure WordPress solutions, custom plugins, themes, and Gutenberg blocks for enterprise clients.
Domain
Web Development / WordPress Ecosystem
Required skills
PHP (5+ years, OOP), WordPress development (custom plugins, themes, Gutenberg blocks, REST API), JavaScript, React, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing (PHPUnit, E2E), code reviews, architectural design, customer communication
Preferred skills
WooCommerce, WordPress Multisite, advanced API integrations (GraphQL), TypeScript, Docker, cloud deployments, performance optimization, security hardening, PSR standards, Open Source contributions, JIRA/Confluence
Technologies
WordPress, PHP, JavaScript, React, Gutenberg, WooCommerce, TypeScript, Docker, PHPUnit, E2E testing tools, JIRA, Confluence (via careerplan.io/jobs/2380764-senior-wordpress-engineer-mwd-remote-at-syde)
Responsibilities
Conceptualize and implement complex functions/plugins/themes; lead projects and coordinate development; conduct code reviews and provide feedback; participate in client meetings and explain technical concepts; contribute to architectural discussions and refactoring; develop and maintain CI/CD workflows and observability practices; mentor junior developers.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities