Senior WordPress Engineer - Lead Scalable Editorial Tools

News UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead software feature development and mentor junior team members. The ideal candidate will possess deep software development experience, particularly in WordPress, PHP, and JavaScript frameworks. This role is crucial for ensuring scalable software solutions that align with the company's innovative initiatives. The successful candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment and contribute significantly to the team's success.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Discounted gym memberships

Generous pension scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Proven experience in software development with complex systems.
• Experience in modern WordPress development including Gutenberg blocks.
• Strong understanding of software architecture and algorithms.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end development process of software applications.
• Collaborate with teams to define project requirements.
• Conduct code reviews and contribute to processes improvement.

Skills

Software development experience

WordPress development

PHP proficiency

JavaScript proficiency (React)

Strong communication skills

Mentorship experience

Job description

A leading media company is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead software feature development and mentor junior team members. The ideal candidate will possess deep software development experience, particularly in WordPress, PHP, and JavaScript frameworks. This role is crucial for ensuring scalable software solutions that align with the company's innovative initiatives. The successful candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment and contribute significantly to the team's success.