Web Engineer

Responsibilities

• Develop WordPress plugins and/or themes primarily using PHP.
• Leverage WordPress APIs and extend the WordPress admin experience.
• Solve complex problems in simple ways.
• Solve bugs and address client issues in a fast-paced environment.
• Juggle current projects with incoming tasks.
• Respond directly to clients courteously and clearly.
• Solve client challenges with understanding and empathy.
• Test solutions across multiple browsers and platforms in a local testing environment.
• Deploy changes to live servers.
• Assist in the remediation, enhancement, and maintenance of client sites.

Requirements

• A rock-solid knowledge of PHP and SQL.
• Intermediate skills in JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.
• Familiarity with systems architecture and design patterns.
• Code portfolio. Link us to your GitHub account, upload a .zip, or both.
• Experience using Git.
• Experience managing and configuring servers.
• Ability to setup a local environment for testing PHP code.
• Proficiency in verbal and written English.
• Ability to communicate professionally with technical and non-technical colleagues and clients.
• Ability to quickly read and understand foreign code bases.

Nice To Have

• Computer Science degree.
• Experience working on the WordPress VIP platform (https://wpvip.com).
• Experience working for demanding or enterprise-level clients.
• Evidence of contribution to the broader web development community.
• Remote working experience appreciated.
• Highly collaborative attitude and love for participating in code reviews and discussions about architecture and design.