WordPress Developer

Summary: We are looking for an experienced Full Stack WordPress Developer to manage the development, maintenance, security, and performance of enterprise-level WordPress multisite environments. This role requires a blend of web development and DevOps skills, along with a focus on accessibility compliance and collaboration across teams. The ideal candidate should have extensive WordPress knowledge and strong problem-solving abilities to deliver secure and high-performing digital experiences.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and optimize WordPress multisite environments across multiple websites and business functions
• Partner with internal web services teams to recommend technical solutions, troubleshoot issues, and ensure platform stability
• Support DevOps processes including testing, deployment, release management, uptime monitoring, and incident response
• Configure, maintain, and tune enterprise monitoring platforms such as ThousandEyes, New Relic, and SolarWinds
• Manage WordPress CMS configuration for performance, scalability, and security best practices
• Maintain version control for WordPress core, themes, and third-party plugins, ensuring updates align with security and performance standards
• Regularly patch WordPress core and plugins based on security advisories and vulnerability disclosures
• Design, maintain, back up, and optimize databases supporting WordPress environments
• Participate in planning, evaluation, and implementation of new website initiatives, upgrades, integrations, and enterprise solutions
• Troubleshoot and enhance existing site features, plugin functionality, and enterprise system integrations
• Ensure websites meet cross-platform compatibility standards, responsive design requirements, and performance benchmarks
• Conduct performance analysis and implement optimization strategies for speed, uptime, and user experience
• Ensure all solutions meet WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility standards and universal design principles
• Communicate emerging technology trends and strategic recommendations to technical and business stakeholders
• Produce status reports, performance metrics, retrospectives, and project documentation
• Ensure all solutions are secure, maintainable, and scalable

Key Skills:

• Proven professional experience as a Full Stack WordPress Developer
• Minimum of 5 years of professional web development experience
• Extensive experience developing and maintaining WordPress multisite environments
• Strong proficiency in PHP, JavaScript, jQuery, CSS, and HTML5
• Experience with Git or similar source control systems
• Experience developing with APIs and RESTful services
• Strong knowledge of WordPress security, plugin security, patch management, and performance optimization
• Solid understanding of DevOps practices including deployment, testing, and monitoring
• Strong commitment to accessibility and universal design, including WCAG compliance
• Experience navigating both mid-project and post-launch web development initiatives
• Demonstrated project management and business process improvement experience
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical thinking, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities
• High attention to detail with strong organizational skills
• Self-motivated, team-oriented, and adaptable to evolving technologies

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: undetermined

Country: undetermined

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT