Senior WordPress Developer

2h2 hours ago

Catena Media

MT · Full-time · $95,000 – $130,000

About this role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Web Developer to play a key role in developing, optimizing, and maintaining our portfolio of WordPress websites. You will work very closely with our Tech Lead and Web Dev Manager, contributing to technical decisions. The ideal candidate is a skilled problem-solver with expertise in WordPress development, performance optimization, and modern web technologies.

You will develop, maintain, and optimize WordPress websites for high performance and scalability. Implement custom themes and plugins following best practices in security and maintainability. Optimize for performance, SEO, and Core Web Vitals while writing clean, efficient code in PHP, JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3.

Collaborate with a cross-functional team to implement best practices and new technologies effectively. Conduct code reviews, provide technical guidance, and work with Git for version control using GitHub or similar tools. Troubleshoot complex technical issues across environments and partner with DevOps for hosting, CDNs, and caching.

Develop integrations for WordPress sites with 3rd-party platforms and tools. Stay up to date with the latest WordPress developments, plugins, and web technologies. Contribute to ensuring websites remain fast, scalable, and secure through ongoing optimization and technical collaboration.

Requirements

4+ years of experience in web development with a focus on WordPress
Strong expertise in WordPress architecture, including core functionality, REST API, custom theme & plugin development, and block development
Proficiency in PHP, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, and MySQL
Experience with performance tuning and optimization strategies for WordPress websites
Familiarity with SEO best practices, including technical SEO and Core Web Vitals improvements
Knowledge of caching strategies, including CDNs and WordPress caching mechanisms
Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Familiarity with infrastructure platforms like Cloudflare, AWS, and other hosting solutions

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and optimize WordPress websites, ensuring high performance and scalability
Implement custom themes and plugins, ensuring best practices in security and maintainability
Optimize websites for performance and SEO, including improvements to Core Web Vitals
Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code in PHP, JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3
Conduct code reviews and provide technical guidance to team members
Work with Git for version control and collaborate using GitHub or similar tools
Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across different environments
Work with DevOps teams to manage hosting, CDNs, and caching solutions for optimal website performance
Develop integrations for WordPress sites with 3rd-party platforms and tools