WordPress/Gutenberg Developer
Posted 1 week ago by 1760604177
Negotiable
Outside
Remote
USA
Summary: The Mid-Level WordPress/Gutenberg Developer role focuses on developing and maintaining WordPress sites, particularly utilizing Gutenberg and React for custom block development. The position requires expertise in WordPress multi-site architecture, custom plugin development, and data migration from .NET/MSSQL to WordPress/MySQL. Collaboration with senior developers and integration with corporate systems are also key aspects of the role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and manage WordPress multi-site architecture and custom plugins.
- Create custom Gutenberg blocks and integrate React components.
- Assist with data migration from .NET/MSSQL to WordPress/MySQL.
- Integrate with Corporate Systems API for master data management.
- Collaborate with senior developers and QA teams on technical decisions and testing strategies.
- Document migration processes and ensure code quality and performance metrics are met.
Key Skills:
- 3-5 years of WordPress expertise, including multi-site architecture and custom plugin development.
- 2-4 years of experience in Gutenberg and React development.
- Strong knowledge of WordPress REST API and security best practices.
- Proficiency in JavaScript ES6+ and WordPress data layer.
- Experience with data migration and integration with APIs.
- Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: USA
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: IT
Position: Mid-Level WordPress/Gutenberg Developer
Required Skills & Experience
WordPress Expertise (3-5 years):
WordPress Multi-Site architecture - Network administration, site management, and multi-tenant configurations
Custom plugin development - Object-oriented PHP, WordPress hooks/filters, custom post types, taxonomies
WordPress REST API - Custom endpoints, authentication, data serialization
WordPress security best practices - Input sanitization, nonce validation, capability checks, SQL injection prevention
WordPress performance optimization - Object caching, transients, query optimization, lazy loading
Gutenberg/React Development (2-4 years):
Gutenberg block development - Custom blocks using @wordpress/scripts, block.json, InspectorControls
React fundamentals - Components, hooks (useState, useEffect, useContext), props, state management
JavaScript ES6+ - Arrow functions, destructuring, async/await, modules, promises
WordPress data layer - @wordpress/data, useSelect, useDispatch, custom stores
Block patterns and variations - Reusable block patterns, block variations, template parts
Migration (20%):
Assist with data migration from .NET/MSSQL to WordPress/MySQL
Implement data transformation and validation logic
Test migrated data for accuracy and completeness
Document migration processes and lessons learned
Integration (10%):
Integrate with Corporate Systems API (CSAPI) for master data
Implement authentication and authorization patterns
Build integration adapters for external systems
Test integration points for reliability and performance
Collaboration (10%):
Work with senior developers and architects on technical decisions
Collaborate with the QA team on testing strategies
Participate in sprint planning and daily standups
Communicate progress and blockers to the technical lead
Success Metrics
Code Quality: 90%+ code coverage, zero critical security vulnerabilities
Velocity: Complete assigned tickets within sprint commitments
Collaboration: Positive peer reviews, effective communication
Learning: Demonstrate growth in WordPress Multi-Site and Gutenberg expertise