Word Press Developer - FullStack

Brook + Whittle; Kansas; Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Brook & Whittle Ltd. in New Century, KS is seeking a full-time full-stack developer to join our hybrid role crossing storefront interfaces, back-end services, APIs, and data flows that connect our online business to internal systems.

You will contribute across the full application stack, delivering reliable software for a high-performing shopping experience while solving practical commerce problems through thoughtful design and development.

Qualifications

• Production ecommerce experience across front-end and back-end.
• Proficient in PHP 8.x and WordPress plugin/theme development.
• Hands-on WooCommerce development with API/data stores.
• Strong JS/TS, HTML, CSS/SCSS, and React for blocks.
• Experience building REST APIs and webhooks.
• MySQL and query performance troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with Git, Composer, WP-CLI, and deployment workflows.
• Ability to translate requirements to technical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support the WordPress/WooCommerce storefront across full stack.
• Build and maintain custom WordPress plugins, themes, and Gutenberg components.
• Extend WooCommerce functionality including data models, cart, checkout, payments.
• Design, build, and consume REST APIs and webhooks.
• Collaborate with ecommerce, marketing, and business stakeholders.
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle.
• Monitor site performance, Core Web Vitals, and front-end quality.
• Support site security, patching, and hardening.
• Write maintainable code and contribute to reviews and docs.

Skills

WordPress/WooCommerce

PHP 8.x

JS/TS

React

REST APIs

MySQL

Git/WP-CLI

AI tools

Full stack

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Composer

WP-CLI

Gutenberg

WooCommerce APIs

REST API tooling

Job description

Description

This is a hybrid role of our New Century, KS location. This role will work across storefront interfaces, back-end services, APIs, and the data flows that connect our online business to internal systems, helping deliver a reliable, high-performing shopping experience for our customers. The ideal candidate is comfortable contributing across the full application stack and enjoys solving practical commerce problems through thoughtful software design and development.

Job Type

Full-time

Essential Functions

• Develop and support our WordPress/WooCommerce storefront across the full stack, including customer-facing interfaces, custom plugins, back-end services, and APIs.
• Build and maintain custom WordPress plugins, themes, and block editor (Gutenberg) components to support merchandising, product presentation, and customer workflows.
• Extend and customize WooCommerce functionality including product data models, cart and checkout flows, payment and shipping logic, and the order lifecycle.
• Design, build, and consume REST APIs and webhooks that connect the storefront to internal business systems, third-party platforms, and marketing tools.
• Collaborate with ecommerce, marketing, and business stakeholders to understand requirements, translate needs into technical solutions, and deliver reliable software that supports online revenue.
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle, including solution design, development, testing, troubleshooting, deployment support, and continuous improvement.
• Monitor and improve site performance, Core Web Vitals, and front-end quality, and support site security, patching, and platform hardening practices.
• Write maintainable, well-structured code and contribute to code reviews, documentation, and team knowledge sharing.

Requirements

• Proven experience developing and supporting production ecommerce sites across both front-end and back-end layers.
• Strong proficiency with PHP 8.x and the WordPress plugin and theme development model, including hooks, filters, custom post types, and the WP REST API.
• Hands-on WooCommerce development experience, including extending core behavior through its APIs and data stores rather than modifying core.
• Solid front-end skills in JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML, and CSS/SCSS, with React experience for block editor and interactive storefront work.
• Experience building and consuming REST APIs, webhooks, and integrations between an ecommerce platform and external systems such as ERP, payments, tax, shipping, or marketing services.
• Working knowledge of MySQL, query performance, and data troubleshooting in support of application development.
• Familiarity with Git, code review practices, Composer, WP-CLI, and modern deployment workflows across staging and production environments.
• Practical experience using AI-assisted development tools such as Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, or Cursor to accelerate delivery, with the judgment to review, test, and take ownership of the code they produce.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills, with a practical understanding of how technical choices affect customer experience and business outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field preferred; equivalent practical experience considered.
• 3–7 years of full-time full stack development experience, with hands-on PHP and WordPress work.
• 3+ years developing on WooCommerce or a comparable ecommerce platform supporting a live, revenue-generating storefront.

About Us

About Us: Brook & Whittle Ltd. is one of North America’s leading Sustainable Labeling Solutions providers, producing pressure sensitive labels, shrink sleeves and flexible packaging for many of the nation’s leading brands. The company serves multiple consumer markets, including Personal Care, Beverage, Food, Nutraceuticals, Wine & Spirits, and Household Chemicals. The company’s rapid growth can be attributed to its world-class staff of employees and its commitment to sustainability, print innovation, and the latest technological advancements. Wouldn’t it be cool to go into a store, pick up a product and say “we make that label!” Our culture is first and foremost one of collaboration and teamwork. We hold ourselves to high professional, ethical, and fairness standards. We have zero tolerance for anything less. We celebrate our diverse workforce and reward good performance through our recognition program, advancement opportunities, and our compensation structure. We believe people are our greatest asset. Thus, we highly value individuals of strong character with drive, ambition and creativity. Relationships are our cornerstone whether it be clients, vendors or co-workers. We are the best at what we do and are looking for an exceptional individual to join our growing organization.

AAP/EEO Statement

Brook & Whittle LTD provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Brook & Whittle complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Brook & Whittle expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Brook & Whittle LTD’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Salary Description

starting at 85,000 annually

Notice of AI Use in Job Application Review

As part of our commitment in creating a fair, efficient, and consistent hiring process we may use artificial intelligence (AI) to help our recruiting teams organize, summarize, and analyze information provided by candidates, including resumes, application responses, and other materials submitted during the application process.AI may be used to identify patterns, highlight relevant skills, and experience, and assist in comparing a candidate’s qualifications with the requirement of a specific role. These tools are to improve efficiency and consistency while supporting more informed hiring decisions, which will ultimately be made by the hiring team.