Job Description AgileEngine is one of the Inc. 5000 fastest-growing companies in the US and a top-3 ranked dev shop according to Clutch. We create award-winning custom software solutions that help companies across 15+ industries change the lives of millions. If you like a challenging environment where you’re working with the best and are encouraged to learn and experiment every day, there’s no better place - guaranteed! : ) WHAT YOU WILL DO - Own the technical direction for our WordPress platform and lead the development and implementation of new features in collaboration with internal and external partners; - Contribute to and guide the evolution of platform architecture and back-end infrastructure; - Enforce coding best practices and ensure performance, security, and scalability of our WordPress implementation; - Collaborate with designers, front-end engineers, and product managers to plan and execute development work; - Provide technical leadership and mentorship to internal engineers to support their growth in WordPress development; - Lead code reviews, documentation efforts, and continuous improvement processes. MUST HAVES - 5+ years of commercial experience ; - Deep understanding of WordPress and PHP fundamentals , with a strong portfolio of complex or large-scale projects; - Experience designing scalable back-end systems and implementing custom plugins and themes; - Proven ability to lead and influence technical decisions across teams or organizations; - Strong knowledge of RESTful APIs and familiarity with GraphQL APIs ; - Experience with headless or decoupled WordPress implementations; - Familiarity with modern JavaScript (e.g., ESNext, JSX ) and experience building custom Gutenberg blocks using block.json and React; - Prior experience supporting high-traffic enterprise websites; - Skilled in debugging, performance optimization, and local development workflows; - Experience working with testing tools in WordPress, such as phpunit; - Proficient in version control tools such as Git / GitHub ; - Upper-Intermediate English level. NICE TO HAVES - Experience with WordPress VIP hosting infrastructure; - Experience working with WordPress multi-sites; - Experience with modern CI / CD pipelines and deployment workflows; - Exposure to AWS cloud services and modern infrastructure tools; - Previous experience in a tech lead or staff engineer role; - Contributions to the WordPress community (open source, events, etc.); - Experience working in digital media or publishing environments; - Familiarity with front-end frameworks like React, Next.js, and TypeScript. THE BENEFITS OF JOINING US - Professional growth : Accelerate your professional journey with mentorship, TechTalks, and personalized growth roadmaps. - Competitive compensation : We match your ever-growing skills, talent, and contributions with competitive USD-based compensation and budgets for education, fitness, and team activities. - A selection of exciting projects : Join projects with modern solutions development and top-tier clients that include Fortune 500 enterprises and leading product brands. - Flextime : Tailor your schedule for an optimal work-life balance, by having the options of working from home and going to the office – whatever makes you the happiest and most productive. Your application doesn't end here! To unlock the next steps, check your email and complete your registration on our Applicant Site . The incomplete registration results in the termination of your process. Good luck! We're rooting for you! Requirements 5+ years of commercial experience; Deep understanding of WordPress and PHP fundamentals, with a strong portfolio of complex or large-scale projects; Experience designing scalable back-end systems and implementing custom plugins and themes; Proven ability to lead and influence technical decisions across teams or organizations; Strong knowledge of RESTful APIs and familiarity with GraphQL APIs; Experience with headless or decoupled WordPress implementations; Familiarity with modern JavaScript (e.g., ESNext, JSX) and experience building custom Gutenberg blocks using block.json and React; Prior experience supporting high-traffic enterprise websites; Skilled in debugging, performance optimization, and local development workflows; Experience working with testing tools in WordPress, such as PHPUnit; Proficient in version control tools such as Git / GitHub; Upper-Intermediate English level.