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Liquid Web

Senior WordPress Developer - Remote

2w

Liquid Web

US · Full-time · $80,000 – $130,000

About this role

This role is responsible for developing code that can withstand high profile sites and intense loads. You will collaborate with a cross-functional team to architect and develop durable, extensible, and secure code. Expert level PHP, CSS, JavaScript, HTML, impeccable WordPress experience, frontend and backend technologies, automated testing, and CLI skills are required.

Develop new software solutions and maintain existing applications on a daily basis. Work with stakeholders to understand requirements and objectives while creating, reviewing, and updating technical documentation. Write tests to validate code function, execute bug fixes, and measure results of implemented solutions.

This permanently remote position suits candidates able to work US based hours with little-to-no supervision. Participate in troubleshooting and triaging issues in a Linux environment. Join a team focused on modern PHP practices like autoloading, dependency injection, and frameworks such as Symfony or Laravel.

Keep apprised of relevant new technology and best practices to improve software systems. Lead technical direction, mentor team members, and apply thorough knowledge of the product development life cycle. Passion for crafting performant, accessible sites drives ongoing growth and innovation.

Requirements

  • 5+ years Experience in the WordPress space
  • 2+ years focused on leading the technical direction of a team and mentoring
  • 2+ years developing with React
  • Skilled at crafting modern PHP (ex: autoloading, dependency management, dependency injection, templating libraries, automated testing, OOP, and/or frameworks like Symfony or Laravel)
  • Mid to advanced level vanilla JavaScript experience (including experience with webpack, babel, and ES2015+ syntax)
  • Exceptional HTML & CSS (including experience with PostCSS or Sass and BEM) skills
  • Experience working with at least one automated testing framework
  • Comfortable working in a Linux environment

Responsibilities

  • Develop new software solutions and maintain existing applications
  • Work with stakeholders to understand requirements and objectives
  • Create, review, and update technical documentation
  • Keep apprised of relevant new technology and best practices
  • Write tests to validate code function
  • Execute bug fixes
  • Measure results of implemented solutions
  • Participate in troubleshooting/triaging of issues and document them appropriately

Benefits

  • Base Salary in the range of $80,000 USD to $130,000 USD
  • Permanently remote for the right candidate
  • Flexible US based hours