WordPress Engineer (Altis Cloud)

TL;DR

WordPress Engineer (Altis Cloud): Building and optimizing complex, large-scale WordPress platforms for enterprise organizations with an accent on modern plugin development, block themes, and Site Editor integration. Focus on delivering performant, scalable, and secure CMS-driven systems while maintaining high engineering standards within an agile, remote-first environment.

Location: Must be based in the EMEA region

Salary: £30,000–£50,000

Company

hirify.global is a digital agency specializing in building complex, large-scale WordPress platforms for enterprise clients.

What you will do

• Plan and implement features according to specifications while prioritizing tasks.
• Develop and maintain reusable plugins, shared libraries, and internal tooling.
• Refactor code and perform bug fixes to ensure system stability.
• Communicate clearly with team members and clients regarding project progress.
• Collaborate within a small delivery team using standardized technical processes.
• Senior engineers provide project leadership and advocate for engineering best practices.

Requirements

• Must be based in the EMEA region
• In-depth experience with modern WordPress, including block themes and Site Editor.
• Strong understanding of PHP and/or JavaScript.
• Solid knowledge of HTML, CSS, and front-end best practices including accessibility.
• Experience with MySQL, RESTful APIs, Git, and dependency management tools like npm and Composer.
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills are essential.

Nice to have

• Interest in AI-assisted development tools and their appropriate application.
• Experience contributing to open-source projects.

Culture & Benefits

• 100% remote, async-first working culture.
• 35 days of holiday per year.
• Enhanced paid parental leave and sickness/carers leave.
• Company equipment and remote working allowance.
• Conference and training budget for professional development.
• Regular company retreats and matched pension contributions.