Senior Software Engineer

United States Digital Space LLC; United States; Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Telecommuting options

Wellness programs

Job summary

A leading software solutions company in the United States is searching for a Senior Software Engineer. This role involves architecting and developing custom WordPress solutions, leveraging modern PHP frameworks, and solving complex technical challenges. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of software experience and a strong command of PHP and WordPress development. The company offers an annual salary range of $130,000 - $150,000, various health benefits, and opportunities for telecommuting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software experience.
• Strong knowledge of PHP web frameworks and WordPress plugin development.
• Hands-on experience using LLM-based tools in development workflows.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain custom WordPress plugins.
• Develop server-side functionality using PHP and frameworks.
• Write and maintain unit tests for applications.

Skills

PHP web frameworks

WordPress development

SQL/NoSQL databases

JavaScript

Code versioning (Git)

Job description

COMPANY OVERVIEW

We have spent over two decades building integrated software solutions for the property management and hospitality sector. Our platform gives growing companies the enterprise-class tools they need to scale — with a robust integration ecosystem, a broad suite of native features, and a relentless focus on customer outcomes.

POSITION SUMMARY

We're looking for a Senior Software Engineer who thrives on solving complex technical challenges through deep analysis and thoughtful design. In this role, you'll architect and build custom WordPress solutions while leveraging modern PHP frameworks and emerging AI technologies. You'll have the autonomy to explore new approaches, evaluate tradeoffs carefully, and craft elegant solutions that balance technical excellence with real-world practicality. This position is ideal for someone who values precision, enjoys mastering new technologies, and takes pride in writing clean, well-tested code that stands the test of time.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, develop, and maintain custom WordPress plugins using WordPress hooks, APIs, and database architecture
• Implement and extend WordPress functionality while ensuring performance, security, and scalability
• Develop server-side functionality using PHP and modern PHP frameworks/libraries such as Zend Framework, Laminas, Laravel, Symfony, and Doctrine
• Collaborate on front-end development using JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, and frameworks such as React and/or Angular
• Design and implement scalable application architectures with a focus on performance and maintainability
• Write and maintain unit tests for PHP and WordPress-based applications, including automated test suites, coverage thresholds, and CI/CD integration
• Ensure accessibility standards, security best practices, and compliance across applications
• Implement secure user authentication and authorization across multiple systems, servers, and environments
• Design, query, and optimize SQL and NoSQL databases

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of professional software experience
• Experience in WordPress plugin development, WordPress hooks/APIs, and WordPress databases
• Strong knowledge of PHP web frameworks/libraries (e.g., Zend Framework, Laminas, Laravel, Symfony, Doctrine)
• Strong understanding of software design patterns and architectural principles (including MVC), front-end technologies (e.g., JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3), accessibility and security compliance, scalable application design and deployment, and authentication and authorization across distributed systems
• Familiarity with SQL/NoSQL databases
• Proficient with code versioning tools such as Git/GitHub

AI & LLM Experience

• Hands-on experience using LLM-based tools in daily development workflows
• Experience integrating LLM APIs into production systems
• Familiarity with prompt design, evaluation strategies, and reliability patterns
• Ideally: experience building features or internal tools powered by LLM agents, including orchestration, tool use, guardrails, and monitoring

Product & Judgment

• Strong product mindset — prioritizes customer impact over theoretical purity
• Pragmatic decision-maker who avoids dogmatic adherence to patterns or tools
• Experience making technical tradeoffs in ambiguous environments
• Ability to reason about cost, complexity, maintainability, and time-to-market

Ownership & Autonomy

• Self-motivated and highly accountable
• Able to drive initiatives independently from concept to production
• Requires minimal oversight
• Comfortable operating in environments with evolving requirements

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Annual Salary: $130,000 - $150,000

Bonus Eligibility for an annual performance incentive

Benefits

• Paid time off such as PTO, sick days, and vacation days
• Health insurance, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement benefits
• Healthcare spending or reimbursement accounts, such as HSAs, FSAs, and HRAs
• Long term and Short term disability insurance
• Wellness programs
• Employee recognition programs
• Telecommuting options
• Workplace perks such as recreation activities, food and coffee, and flexible work schedules