Architect, develop, and maintain scalable WordPress solutions including custom plugins and complex integrations from the ground up.
Design and develop custom Gutenberg blocks using React, delivering rich, interactive experiences.
Collaborate with UX/UI designers to translate wireframes and mockups into pixel-perfect, standards-compliant templates.
Develop and consume RESTful APIs and integrate third-party services (CRM, ESB, AWS, SolR) into the WordPress ecosystem.
Champion performance optimization across WordPress sites: caching, database tuning, and code optimization.
Proactively troubleshoot and resolve performance issues across WordPress environments, identifying bottlenecks in code, queries, server configuration, and third-party integrations.
Design, develop, and integrate AI Agents and AI-powered workflows into WordPress platforms, leveraging APIs such as OpenAI, LangChain, or similar frameworks to automate processes and enhance user experiences.
Ensure security best practices are applied across WordPress installations: hardening, vulnerability scanning, and regular updates.
Lead and participate in code reviews to maintain high code quality standards across the team.
Stay current with WordPress core updates, Gutenberg roadmap, and the broader web development ecosystem.
Requirements
A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent hands-on experience.
5–8 years of proven experience in full stack web development, with a strong focus on WordPress, PHP, RESTful APIs and third-party integrations.
Expert-level proficiency in WordPress development: custom theme development, plugin development, and the WordPress REST API.
Strong hands-on experience developing custom Gutenberg blocks using React and the @wordpress/block-editor toolkit.
Strong command of React for building dynamic, component-based UI within and outside of WordPress.
Expert-level skills in PHP, JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, and CSS3/SASS.
Experience extending and customizing social networking plugins such as PeepSo or BuddyPress is highly desired.
Solid experience with Git and collaborative Git workflows (GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket).
Experience developing and integrating LearnDash/Grassblade/SCORM learning platforms.
Working knowledge of MySQL/MariaDB database design, optimization, and query tuning.