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About XWPXWP has collaborated on some of the most ambitious and successful WordPress projects and has partnered with the likes of Google, Vox Media, News Corp, and Penske Media Corporation (PMC) to bring richer technologies and delightful user experiences to the open web.Our team of 50+ experts (from 20+ countries and five continents) enjoy challenging work, service-focused and collaborative teammates, and many opportunities to grow and learn. We have a passion and enthusiasm for what we do and a sincere care for each other and our clients.We are are always looking for the right people to join our engineering team. Our engineers will support XWP’s mission of building a better web at enterprise scale by delivering exceptional software and great client experiences, working within a supportive and growth-oriented environment. While we may not have an immediate job opening, we are proactively speaking with candidates for potential future opportunities. This means that, depending on the outcome of our conversation, we may invite you to complete our evaluation process to be considered for upcoming projects as they arise.Who You AreYou have a keen eye for details, even the small onesYou are an enthusiastic WordPress advocate who is curious about how emerging technologies - including AI - can enhance the platformYou are fueled by a balanced blend of humility and confidenceYou appreciate order and efficiency but have an action-oriented approachYou have an appetite for learning and self-developmentYou value autonomy and have the self-management skills to operate dependably in a fully remote roleYou're actively exploring how AI tools can improve your productivity and code qualityYou think beyond the code - you're comfortable making architectural decisions, evaluating trade-offs, and guiding technical direction for a projectWhat You've DoneYou’ve had your hands deep in complex, large scale web technology projects You’ve actively participated in mentoring and guiding less experienced developers to follow best practices through code reviewsYou’ve built complex custom WordPress plugins and themes from scratchYou’ve worked extensively with PHP, WordPress, JavaScript, HTML, and CSSYou've built custom Gutenberg blocks, Block Editor panels, and sidebar plugins to extend the editing experienceYou've used performance monitoring and error tracking tools to diagnose issues in production environmentsYou have experience developing for enterprise WordPress hosting platforms such as WordPress VIP, including familiarity with their coding standards, deployment workflows, and code review requirementsWhat You'll Do at XWPBe an Engaged Team MemberContribute to estimations for all tickets in the backlog and participate in Backlog Grooming, Sprint Planning, and Sprint Review MeetingsAdhere to Agile Scrum Methodologies and organizational processesBe a candid, respectful and supportive teammate and leaderWork closely and collaboratively with others to develop solutionsShape technical direction in collaboration with teammates, balancing client needs, maintainability, and long-term scalabilityChampion Engineering Best PracticesReview and write unit, integration, and regression tests when appropriateWrite and maintain unit tests with PHPUnit, enforce static analysis with PHPStan, and build end-to-end tests with PlaywrightConduct architectural peer reviews for code created by other engineersSet up build and test environments as well as deploying codeImplement PHP and JavaScript LintingSetting up CI/CD workflows with Github ActionsImplement standard Docker local development environmentsMonitor and optimize application performance using tools like Sentry for error tracking, New Relic for application logs and performance metrics, and Lighthouse and Core Web Vitals for frontend performanceWrite Secure, Performant, Scalable CodeDevelop custom WordPress plugins for use at enterprise scale Object Oriented ProgrammingCreate custom React-based BlocksUtilize WordPress technologies like WP-CLI and REST APIBuild custom, performant SQL queriesPackage management tools like NPM and ComposerResponsive interface development and interface extension using JavaScriptDebugging across a wide range of browsers and devicesDevelop and maintain plugins and themes that meet WordPress VIP coding standards and deployment requirementsWhat Success Looks LikeDelivery of quality code, on time, and as estimatedCollaborative and effective communication across global time zones and culturesProactive approach to learning, growth, and sharingHaving the trust and confidence of your teammatesLeading by example and treating others with respectThoughtful adoption of AI tools that demonstrably improves code quality, security, and overall quality of workPayscale & BenefitsTrust and support from your colleagues (we look out for each other and work together towards our shared goals and vision)The rewards of a highly collaborative culture (we’re a team, not a working group)The joys of remote work done right (schedule flexibility, skip the commute, and more time for family and interests outside of work)The chance to play an important part in helping XWP achieve its full potential and make a meaningful difference for our clients, team members and the open web.$35 to $60 USD per hour
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