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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:
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Contribute into the development and maintenance of a complex portfolio of large-scale WordPress applications and websites.
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Collaborate with designers, developers, and stakeholders to create custom WordPress themes and plugins both from scratch, and also using community / repo starters.
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Work on custom Gutenberg block development using React.
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Integrate third-party services and APIs into WordPress applications.
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Optimize website performance, including troubleshooting issues related to scaling and load balancing.
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Manage version control with GitHub and CI/CD pipelines using CircleCI for streamlined deployments.
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Collaborate on code reviews, best practices, and workflow improvements to ensure high-quality code.
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Manage development workflows with IDEs such as VS Code or PHPStorm, ensuring a seamless and productive development experience.
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Keep focus on WordPress performance, security, and scalability.
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Contribute to ongoing development, documentation, and knowledge sharing within the team.
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Ensure sites are optimized for SEO, accessibility, and performance.
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Qualifications:
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4+ years of experience in WordPress development, including advanced custom theme and plugin development.
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Proficient with Gutenberg block development using React and familiarity with WordPress REST API.
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Strong understanding of CI/CD processes, especially with CircleCI, and experience working with GitHub for version control.
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Experience managing large-scale WordPress websites, with an emphasis on performance and scaling.
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Proficiency with PHP, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and MySQL databases.
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Experience with IDEs such as VS Code or PHPStorm (preferred).
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Familiarity with WordPress VIP hosting platform and enterprise-level hosting solutions would make you stand out greatly.
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Experience with performance optimization tools such as caching mechanisms (e.g., Redis, Varnish) and CDNs (e.g., Cloudflare).
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Solid understanding of WordPress security best practices.
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Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects.
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Highly Desired:
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Experience working with WordPress VIP hosting platform.
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Knowledge of Agile or Scrum methodologies.
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Familiarity with tools like Composer, WP-CLI, and Docker.
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Background in SEO best practices for WordPress websites.
Benefits:
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Competitive salary
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Flexible remote working options
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Professional development opportunities and access to cutting-edge tools and technologies
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Health, dental, and vision insurance
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401(k) plan
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Generous PTO and vacation policy
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To express interest in this opportunity, please use the following link to apply: