WordPress Full Stack Developer at Artech Trenton, NJ

Artech; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Artech is seeking a Senior WordPress Full Stack Developer to design, develop, and maintain enterprise-grade WordPress applications. The role requires deep expertise in custom WordPress development, PHP, MySQL, front-end technologies, API integrations, performance optimization, and website security.

You will build responsive UIs, create custom themes and plugins, integrate third-party services, and optimize performance, security, and accessibility while adhering to WordPress coding standards.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of WordPress development experience.
• Expertise in WordPress CMS architecture and custom theme/plugin development.
• Strong PHP (object-oriented) and MySQL design.
• Proficiency with Gutenberg blocks, ACF, HTML5/CSS3/JS.

Responsibilities

• Develop responsive WordPress interfaces and themes.
• Integrate third-party APIs and payment gateways.
• Optimize performance, security, accessibility, and SEO.
• Collaborate with DevOps using GitHub, Composer, Webpack and WP-CLI.

Skills

WordPress development

API integrations

Performance optimization

Security best practices

Frontend development

PHP (OO)

Tools

Git

GitHub

Composer

Webpack

Gulp

WP-CLI

Job description

Senior WordPress Full Stack Developer

We are seeking a Senior WordPress Full Stack Developer with 8-10 years of experience in designing, developing, and maintaining enterprise-grade WordPress applications. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in custom WordPress development, PHP, MySQL, front-end technologies, API integrations, performance optimization, and website security.

Key Responsibilities

Front-End Development

• Develop responsive, user-friendly web interfaces using HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, Bootstrap, and Tailwind CSS.
• Ensure cross-browser compatibility and mobile responsiveness.
• Optimize website performance, accessibility, and user experience.
• Implement modern UI/UX best practices and interactive features.

Back-End Development

• Develop and maintain custom WordPress themes and plugins.
• Create custom post types, taxonomies, widgets, and Gutenberg blocks.
• Customize WordPress functionality while maintaining upgrade compatibility.
• Integrate third-party APIs, CRM systems, payment gateways, and external applications.
• Develop scalable and secure solutions following WordPress coding standards.

Database & Performance Optimization

• Design, manage, and optimize MySQL databases.
• Improve website speed through query optimization, caching, and CDN integration.
• Troubleshoot performance bottlenecks and application issues.

DevOps & Version Control

• Utilize Git/GitHub for source control and collaboration.
• Manage development, staging, and production environments.
• Work with Composer, Webpack, Gulp, and WP-CLI for development and deployment activities.

Quality, Security & Compliance

• Conduct code reviews and maintain coding standards.
• Implement website security best practices and vulnerability remediation.
• Ensure SEO, accessibility, and GDPR compliance.
• Perform testing, debugging, troubleshooting, and issue resolution.

Required Skills

• 8-10 years of WordPress development experience.
• Expertise in WordPress CMS Architecture.
• Strong experience with Custom Theme and Plugin Development.
• Advanced PHP (Object-Oriented Programming).
• Strong MySQL database design and optimization skills.
• Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, AJAX, and REST APIs.
• Experience with Gutenberg Block Development and Advanced Custom Fields (ACF).
• Hands-on experience with Bootstrap or Tailwind CSS.
• Knowledge of Git, GitHub, Composer, Webpack, Gulp, and WP-CLI.
• Strong understanding of website security, performance tuning, and SEO best practices.