About the CompanyWe are a premier global digital agency and an official WordPress VIP Gold Partner, recognized as one of the world’s leading experts in enterprise-scale WordPress implementation. As an Inc. 5000 company, we specialize in high-traffic, complex solutions for major publishers and global brands across North America, Europe, and Asia.Our engineering culture is built on technical excellence, contributing to the open-web ecosystem and delivering innovative products used by thousands of businesses worldwide. We offer a mature, remote-first environment where you will work alongside top-tier international talent to solve high-stakes architectural challenges for some of the biggest names in media.ResponsibilitiesDevelop custom WordPress themes, plugins, and Gutenberg blocks following best practicesDesign and maintain scalable backend architecture using PHP, MySQL, REST APIs, and modern coding standardsImplement advanced WordPress functionality, including custom post types, taxonomies, user roles, and content workflowsEnsure compliance with WordPress VIP coding standards, security, and architectural principlesOptimize WordPress applications for performance, scalability, and reliability using caching, CDNs, and server-level optimizationsWrite clean, secure, and well-tested code; perform code reviews and refactor legacy solutionsCollaborate with DevOps teams on CI/CD pipelines, deployments, and performance auditsTroubleshoot complex issues related to APIs, performance, security, and hosting infrastructureParticipate in architecture design, technical planning, and sprint ceremoniesMentor junior developers and contribute to engineering best practices and documentationRequired Skills & Experience6+ years of hands-on experience with WordPress developmentStrong expertise in custom themes, plugins, Gutenberg (React), WP hooks, filters, REST APIs, and WP-CLISolid backend experience with PHP 7/8, OOP, MVC principles, and ComposerFrontend skills with HTML5, CSS3/SCSS, JavaScript (ES6+), ReactStrong understanding of MySQL optimization, caching (Redis, Memcached), and CDN integrationKnowledge of WordPress security best practicesExperience with Git, CI/CD workflows, and collaborative developmentStrong problem-solving and analytical skillsAbility to communicate clearly and work effectively in cross-functional teamsNice to HaveExperience with Headless WordPress (Next.js, Gatsby, React)Familiarity with WordPress VIP, WP Engine, Pantheon, or other enterprise hosting platformsKnowledge of cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, Azure)Experience with performance audits, Core Web Vitals, and Lighthouse optimizationExperience integrating third-party systems (CRM, analytics, marketing automation, paywalls)Background in enterprise agencies or large-scale publishing environmentsWhat the Company OffersFully remote role within EuropeLong-term, stable collaborationOpportunity to work on large-scale, high-traffic WordPress platformsHigh level of ownership and influence on technical decisionsCollaborative, engineering-focused environmentExposure to complex technical challenges and modern web technologies