Lead WordPress VIP Engineer

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October 27

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PCMag is a leading authority on technology, delivering lab-based, independent reviews of the latest products and services. It provides expert industry analysis and practical solutions to help consumers and businesses make better buying decisions and to get more from technology. PCMag covers a wide range of technology-related topics including reviews of electronics, software, services, and other tech products. It also offers advice and tips on a variety of tech and consumer-related issues.

11 - 50 employees

Founded 1982

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📋 Description

• Design and implement a decoupled architecture for front-end presentation layers using React and the WordPress REST API to achieve superior scalability and faster iteration cycles • Participate in and contribute to code reviews, offering constructive feedback and identifying potential code inconsistencies • Develop robust, secure, and scalable integrations with critical third-party services, including e-commerce platforms and subscription management systems • Design and Architect complex, custom WordPress themes and plugins for deployment on the WordPress VIP platform, prioritizing performance, maintainability, and security.

🎯 Requirements

• 6+ years of professional experience in full-stack web development, with a significant focus on the WordPress ecosystem • Demonstrated ability to lead technical projects from conception through deployment • Deep experience with modern WordPress development • Demonstrable expertise with the WordPress VIP platform (or similar enterprise WordPress hosting/standards) • Expert-level proficiency in PHP (modern object-oriented) and MySQL • Strong experience developing with the WordPress REST API and/or GraphQL for decoupled/headless architectures (e.g., using React or Vue.js) • Deep understanding of caching layers (object caching, full page caching, CDNs) and tools like New Relic, Prometheus, or Grafana for performance monitoring • Using Timber/Twig for templating and Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) for theme development • Experience with WordPress Multisite environments at scale • Experience with Gutenberg block development (both static and dynamic) • Strong problem-solving and debugging skills in complex, distributed systems • Collaborate closely with Product Managers and UX/UI Designers to translate business requirements and designs into technical specifications and scalable implementations • Contribute to technical documentation and architecture diagrams for developed solutions • Proficiency with Git and experience defining or managing CI/CD pipelines • Troubleshoot and resolve complex infrastructure, application, and database issues in high-pressure, production environments • Proven experience writing and maintaining automated test suites using frameworks such as PHPUnit (for PHP/WordPress backend logic) • Familiarity with Agile development practices and the ability to break down work into deliverable units • Strong written and verbal communication skills, emphasizing effective cross-team collaboration.

🏖️ Benefits

• competitive salaries • comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage • life and disability benefits • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) • 401(k) with company match • Employee Stock Purchase Plan • work-life balance with Flexible Time Off • Volunteer Time Off • paid holidays • family building and caregiving support • generous Family Care and Parental leave • Fitness Reimbursement • access to wellness programs • creating an environment where everyone feels valued and respected • Employee Resource Groups • company-sponsored events • regular opportunities for professional growth through educational support, mentorship programs, and career development resources • employee recognition and celebration programs