Sr. Wordpress Developer - Backend (Remote)

We are looking for a WordPress developer to join our "The Events Calendar" team. The developer will be responsible for developing code that can withstand high profile sites and intense loads. 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 position with a flexible schedule, salary range is $80K - 110K annually.

As a WordPress Developer you would:

• 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 Required for a WordPress Developer:

• 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

Bonus Points for:

• 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:

• 100% 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.