Social network you want to login/join with:We engage the most inspired minds to do their best work wherever they work best—powering the freedom to create worldwide.The Role in a NutshellWe need a capable web developer skilled in modern WordPress development, particularly native block development using React, to join the team reshaping the public face of WP Engine. This developer will work with other developers, designers, and partners across our Marketing department to build high-traffic, high-performance, high-visibility sites on both headless and traditional WordPress platforms. If that responsibility and technology excite you, read on!What's cool about this jobWeb Developers in WP Engine's Marketing department work remotely for a well-known, growing WordPress company. They utilize some of the latest technologies within a friendly, supportive team of experts. Our team collaborates with internal partners to build our company's public presence and shares expertise internally. We believe in continuous improvement, guided by our core values of 'Design Matters' and 'Built for Growth'.We are constantly enhancing our web experience—from our primary website (a headless WordPress application on WP Engine Atlas) to our other sites using traditional WordPress. To succeed, we need a skilled developer who can contribute quickly. A strong understanding of WordPress is essential; experience with React in the WordPress context is required. Familiarity with Next.js and GraphQL is a plus. Additional strengths in testing, automation, CI/CD, accessibility, headless frameworks, API development, and SEO are advantageous.The day-to-dayYou will collaborate with your team on building sites on Atlas, creating and modifying components, migrating content, improving tooling, and working on platform enhancements. You may also work on other WordPress sites maintained by your team. Typical tasks include:Building elegant user experiences and behind-the-scenes data systems, often through pair or mob programmingEnsuring architecture, plugins, and developer experience are well-craftedCollaborating with Marketing, Product, and Engineering teams on new projectsAddressing security vulnerabilitiesLearning and teaching new skillsAdapting to our fast-paced, high-visibility environmentYour skills and expertiseProven understanding of modern WordPress developmentExpertise in native block development with ReactFamiliarity with WordPress Block Editor and theme.jsonExperience with semantic, accessible HTML and modern CSSProblem-solving mindset and effective communication skillsTeam-oriented with a passion for collaborationPreferred SkillsExperience with WordPress headless setups; Atlas or Faust.js is a plusKnowledge of Next.js and GraphQLExperience with build and automation tools like Composer, Yarn, Webpack, Docker, CI/CD, shell scriptingUnderstanding of automated testing and monitoringServer administration skills (nginx, Cloudflare, log analysis)Marketing and analytics experienceSystems thinking and multi-level abstraction skillsExperience with Lean, DevOps, or Agile methodologiesThe Perks and BenefitsCompany Stock Options, Health Benefits, Fertility Benefits, HSA contributions, 401(k), Disability Insurance, Paid Leave, Employee Assistance, Generous Vacation, Home Office stipend, Wellness Days, Wellness allowance, Calm subscription, Pet Insurance, Ongoing Education, and more.#LI-TB1WP Engine values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer, committed to inclusive hiring regardless of race, religion, gender, or other protected characteristics.
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