Senior WordPress Architect - Remote Lead & Scale Web Apps

Nexcess; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

401(k) matching

Collaborative culture

Predictable work hours

Challenging projects

Job summary

Liquid Web Inc. is seeking a senior WordPress engineer to develop durable, scalable code for high-profile sites. You will collaborate with a cross-functional team to architect secure solutions, with expert PHP, CSS, JavaScript, HTML and strong WordPress experience.

This remote US-hours role emphasizes frontend and backend excellence and automated testing. Responsibilities include building new software, documenting processes, reviewing code, and mentoring teammates.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Thorough knowledge of the product development life cycle.
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills.
• Skilled at crafting modern PHP (autoloading, dependency management, DI, templating libraries, automated testing, OOP, Symfony/Laravel).
• Mid to advanced level vanilla JavaScript with webpack, babel, ES2015+.
• HTML & CSS with PostCSS/Sass/BEM.
• Experience with design systems thinking.
• Experience with at least one automated testing framework.
• Comfortable in a Linux environment.
• A passion for improving software/systems.
• Ability to work remotely with minimal supervision.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Develop new software solutions and maintain existing applications.
• Work with stakeholders to understand requirements and objectives.
• Create, review, and update technical documentation.
• Keep abreast 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 and document findings.

Skills

WordPress

Team leadership

React

SDLC

Communication

PHP

JavaScript

Webpack

HTML/CSS

Design Systems

Testing

Linux

Remote Work

CI/CD

REST APIs

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or related discipline

Tools

Symfony/Laravel

Job description

Liquid Web Inc. is seeking a senior WordPress engineer to develop durable, scalable code for high-profile sites. You will collaborate with a cross-functional team to architect secure solutions, with expert PHP, CSS, JavaScript, HTML and strong WordPress experience.

This remote US-hours role emphasizes frontend and backend excellence and automated testing. Responsibilities include building new software, documenting processes, reviewing code, and mentoring teammates.