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The WordPress Dev manager will be responsible for oversight of other WordPress Developers as well as developing infrastructure and ecommerce code that can withstand intense loads with high availability. You will collaborate with a cross-functional team to architect and develop durable, extensible, and secure code. This role requires expert level PHP; impeccable WordPress experience; a solid understanding of frontend and backend technologies; automated testing, and CLI skills.
This is a permanent full-time remote roll with a salary range of $90K - $100K USD.
Responsibilities:
Management and oversight of software engineers
Develop new software solutions and maintain existing applications
Work with stakeholders to understand requirements and objectives
Create, review, and update technical documentation
Keep apprised of relevant new technology and best practices
Write tests to validate code function
Execute bug fixes
Measure results of implemented solutions
Participate in troubleshooting/triaging of issues and document them appropriately
Skills, Competencies, and Qualifications:
5+ years Experience in the WordPress space
2+ years focused on leading the technical direction of a team and mentoring
Thorough knowledge of MySQL
Thorough knowledge of the product development life cycle
Exceptional organizational and communication skills
Skilled at crafting modern PHP (ex: autoloading, dependency management, dependency injection, templating libraries, automated testing, OOP, and/or frameworks like Symfony or Laravel, etc.)
Excellent understanding of OOP, software development life cycle, and best practices
Experience working with at least one automated testing framework
Comfortable working in a Linux environment
A passion for improving software/systems
Ability to work remotely with little-to-no supervision
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related discipline or equivalent experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with developing blocks for the Block Editor
Experience with continuous integration and automated deployment pipelines
Experience with JS application frameworks
Experience with server technologies like Redis or Elasticsearch
Experience building sites that are accessible (you’ve worked with WAI-ARIA and done WCAG 2.0+ AA/Section 508 work) and performant (working knowledge of best practices)
Experience in more advanced areas of JavaScript (state management; async operations; unit, snapshot, and integration testing; REST APIs)
We Offer:
Excellent Employer paid Benefits options - Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription
Traditional and Roth 401k with company matching
Fun employer-sponsored events
A collaborative team culture
Consistent/set work hours
Challenging non-redundant daily duties
A voice in how things get done
Access to ongoing training
Disclaimer:
This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all job responsibilities, tasks, or duties. Additional duties and tasks may be assigned as part of the job function. Liquid Web Inc. reserves the right to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in a way that best supports the organizational needs. The job description in no way creates or implies an employment contract. The employment contract remains “at will”.
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy: Liquid Web is committed to offering equal employment opportunity without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, military status, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.
