Senior Web Engineer (Wordpress)

TL;DR

Senior Web Engineer (Wordpress): Architecting foundational systems for large-scale digital experiences, building robust, scalable solutions with modern PHP and Gutenberg architecture. Focus on back-end craftsmanship and mentoring, ensuring performant, maintainable platforms.

Location: Remote – Anywhere (Open to applicants located anywhere around the globe)

Company

hirify.global is a leading digital strategy, design, and engineering agency.

What you will do

• Architect and build the core of enterprise-level WordPress solutions, developing high-performance plugins and themes with modern PHP and sophisticated Gutenberg blocks in React.js.
• Define the back-end technical vision and strategy for large-scale projects, making critical decisions on architecture, performance, and scalability that set the stage for long-term success.
• Elevate the entire team’s output by providing expert code reviews that champion code quality, security, and maintainability.
• Solve complex performance and caching challenges, transforming slow, brittle systems into fast, resilient platforms that can handle millions of visitors.
• Create tools and systems that power digital experiences for a global audience.

Requirements

• Deep passion for pushing WordPress to its limits, with expert-level mastery in modern PHP and a sophisticated understanding of the Gutenberg ecosystem.
• Showcase real-world WordPress code that demonstrates ability to build elegant, scalable solutions.
• Comfort leading technical discussions with clients and translating their business needs into a powerful technical vision.
• Master of the back-end development lifecycle, with extensive Git workflow experience and a proven ability to expertly debug and optimize complex systems.
• Thrive on a distributed team, proactively collaborating and leading from the remote location of your choice to deliver exceptional results.

Culture & Benefits

• Intentionally remote and globally distributed across six continents.
• Values flexibility, creativity, and cutting-edge technology.