Job Description
AgileEngine is one of the Inc. 5000 fastest-growing companies in the US and a top-3 ranked dev shop according to Clutch. We create award-winning custom software solutions that help companies across 15+ industries change the lives of millions.
If you like a challenging environment where you’re working with the best and are encouraged to learn and experiment every day, there’s no better place - guaranteed! : )
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Own the technical direction for our WordPress platform and lead the development and implementation of new features in collaboration with internal and external partners;
- Contribute to and guide the evolution of platform architecture and back-end infrastructure;
- Enforce coding best practices and ensure performance, security, and scalability of our WordPress implementation;
- Collaborate with designers, front-end engineers, and product managers to plan and execute development work;
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to internal engineers to support their growth in WordPress development;
- Lead code reviews, documentation efforts, and continuous improvement processes.
MUST HAVES
5+ years of commercial experience;Deep understanding of WordPress and PHP fundamentals, with a strong portfolio of complex or large-scale projects;Experience designing scalable back-end systems and implementing custom plugins and themes;Proven ability to lead and influence technical decisions across teams or organizations;Strong knowledge of RESTful APIs and familiarity with GraphQL APIs;Experience with headless or decoupled WordPress implementations;Familiarity with modern JavaScript (e.g., ESNext, JSX) and experience building custom Gutenberg blocks using block.json and React;Prior experience supporting high-traffic enterprise websites;Skilled in debugging, performance optimization, and local development workflows;Experience working with testing tools in WordPress, such as phpunit;Proficient in version control tools such as Git / GitHub;Upper-Intermediate English level.NICE TO HAVES
Experience with WordPress VIP hosting infrastructure;Experience working with WordPress multi-sites;Experience with modern CI / CD pipelines and deployment workflows;Exposure to AWS cloud services and modern infrastructure tools;Previous experience in a tech lead or staff engineer role;Contributions to the WordPress community (open source, events, etc.);Experience working in digital media or publishing environments;Familiarity with front-end frameworks like React, Next.js, and TypeScript.THE BENEFITS OF JOINING US
Professional growth : Accelerate your professional journey with mentorship, TechTalks, and personalized growth roadmaps.Competitive compensation : We match your ever-growing skills, talent, and contributions with competitive USD-based compensation and budgets for education, fitness, and team activities.A selection of exciting projects : Join projects with modern solutions development and top-tier clients that include Fortune 500 enterprises and leading product brands.Flextime : Tailor your schedule for an optimal work-life balance, by having the options of working from home and going to the office – whatever makes you the happiest and most productive.Your application doesn't end here! To unlock the next steps, check your email and complete your registration on our Applicant Site . The incomplete registration results in the termination of your process.
Good luck! We're rooting for you!
Requirements
3+ years of experience with Java and Spring Boot; 3+ years of experience with JavaScript, React, and TypeScript; Experience with GraphQL; Relational database experience (MongoDB preferred); Familiarity with Cypress and end-to-end testing strategies; Upper-Intermediate English level.
