Senior Web Engineer

WPFolks; United States; Remote; USD 83,000 - 207,000; Full time

Job summary

Fueled is a leading digital strategy, design, and engineering agency. We are intentionally remote and globally distributed, building robust WordPress-based experiences for top brands.

As a Contract Senior Web Engineer, you will architect core systems, define the technical backbone, and mentor the team to deliver performant, scalable solutions for a global audience. You will lead backend decision-making, optimize performance, and drive code quality through expert reviews, while collaborating with

Qualifications

• Expert-level WordPress development with modern PHP and Gutenberg.
• Strong back-end architecture and performance optimization.
• Proven remote collaboration and client-facing communication.
• Experience mentoring via code reviews and leading from remote location.

Responsibilities

• Architect and build enterprise WordPress solutions with PHP and Gutenberg.
• Define back-end vision and scalability decisions.
• Lead code reviews for quality, security and maintainability.
• Address performance and caching to handle millions of visitors.
• Provide architectural guidance shaping client projects.

Skills

WordPress

PHP

Gutenberg

React.js

Architectural design

Code reviews

Tools

Git

CI/CD

Job description

Fueled is a leading digital strategy, design, and engineering agency. United with 10up – now the brand of our WordPress practice – we are a 300+ person team that has designed and built hundreds of digital products and experiences for brands like Google, Apple, The New York Times, ESPN, Victoria’s Secret, MGM Resorts, Albertsons, and CLEAR.As a Contract Senior Web Engineer at Fueled, your mission is to architect the foundational systems that power dynamic, large-scale digital experiences. You will define the technical backbone of our projects, leveraging deep WordPress expertise to build robust, scalable solutions with modern PHP and sophisticated Gutenberg architecture.Your work bridges critical business needs and elegant technical execution, ensuring the platforms you build are performant, maintainable, and capable of evolving with our clients’ ambitions. By setting a high bar for back-end craftsmanship and mentoring through your code, you’ll leave a lasting imprint on our products, our team, and the millions of users who interact with your work.Intentionally remote and globally distributed across six continents, our team thrives in a culture that values flexibility, creativity, and cutting-edge technology. Together, we’re shaping the future of digital experiences.

What you will do:

• Architect and build the core of enterprise-level WordPress solutions, developing high-performance plugins and themes with modern PHP and sophisticated Gutenberg blocks in React.js.
• Define the back-end technical vision and strategy for large-scale projects, making critical decisions on architecture, performance, and scalability that set the stage for long-term success.
• Elevate the entire team’s output by providing expert code reviews that champion code quality, security, and maintainability.
• Solve complex performance and caching challenges, transforming slow, brittle systems into fast, resilient platforms that can handle millions of visitors.
• Your work will become the foundation upon which our clients build, creating the tools and systems that power digital experiences for a global audience.

What you will achieve:

• Within your first month, you’ll have taken ownership of a significant back-end feature or system, shipping code that demonstrates your architectural expertise.
• By the 3-month mark, a performance or caching improvement you championed will have resulted in a measurable increase in site speed or stability for a client project.
• Your technical guidance will have directly shaped a project’s strategy, with your architectural recommendations being implemented and praised by both the team and the client.
• You will have established a new pattern or best practice for WordPress development that has been adopted by other engineers, elevating the team’s collective output.
• By the end of your contract, you’ll leave behind a legacy of robust, well-architected systems that continue to perform at scale and a standing invitation for future collaboration.

About you:

• You have a deep passion for pushing WordPress to its limits, with expert-level mastery in modern PHP and a sophisticated understanding of the Gutenberg ecosystem.
• Your GitHub is a testament to your craft, filled with real-world WordPress code that demonstrates your ability to build elegant, scalable solutions—no whiteboard tests needed.
• You are a strategic partner and communicator, comfortable leading technical discussions with clients and translating their business needs into a powerful technical vision.
• You are a master of the back-end development lifecycle, with extensive Git workflow experience and a proven ability to expertly debug and optimize complex systems.
• You thrive on a distributed team, proactively collaborating and leading from the remote location of your choice to deliver exceptional results.

Contractor fee

Compensation is determined based on a variety of factors including relevant experience, projects, geographic location, and business needs.

Join our Contractor Pool

This role is designed as a contract position, offering you the opportunity to experience our team and culture while showcasing your contributions. When the fit and business needs align, some contractors are invited to explore a transition into full-time roles.

On meeting the necessary criteria, you’ll join the Fueled contractor network, granting you access to project invitations tailored to your expertise and availability when they arise. Any data provided will be processed in accordance with applicable law and our privacy policy. Curious about what to expect during our talent process? Check it out here.