Job Description
This position is open for candidates to work from anywhere in the country.
AgileEngine is a top-ranking provider of software solutions to Fortune 500, Global 500, and Future 50 companies. Listed on Inc.
5000 among the fastest-growing US companies, we are always open to talented software, UX, and data experts in the Americas, Europe, and Asia.
If you like a challenging environment where you're working with the best and are encouraged to learn and experiment daily, there's no better place guaranteed! : )
What you will do
- Work closely with our internal team and external partners to ensure seamless migrations to WordPress;
- Lead the development and implementation of new features for our WordPress platform as part of our post-launch roadmap;
- Help guide the platform architecture and enforce best practices;
- Ensuring high-performance and availability, and managing all technical aspects of the CMS;
- Provide feedback and recommendations to the team;
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to our internal engineering teams, helping to upskill them in WordPress development.
Must haves
- Deep understanding of WordPress and PHP fundamentals with a strong portfolio of projects;
- At least 4 years of experience working with WordPress;
- Excellent problem-solving skills, ability to prioritize multiple tasks, and commitment to high-quality development standards;
- Knowledge of how to interact with WordPress RESTful APIs and formats (JSON, XML);
Familiarity with modern JavaScript (ie. ESNext and JSX) and experience building custom blocks for the Block
- Editor utilizing block.json and React;
- Experience creating SPA with React;
- Prior experience supporting high-traffic enterprise websites;
- Experience fine-tuning application performance;
- Comfortable working with a local development environment. ie. debugging, testing;
- Proficient understanding of code versioning tools. (We use Github);
- Experience working in team environments under an Agile methodology such as Scrum and GIT (such as GitFlow);
Upper-intermediate English level.
Nice to haves
- Experience working with WordPress VIP hosting infrastructure;Experience with decoupled or headless WordPress implementations using RESTful or GraphQL APIs;
- Experience with GraphQL and advanced API development practices;
- Proficient in front-end technologies including JavaScript, TypeScript, React, and Next.js;
- Understanding of modern deployment practices using CI / CD pipelines;
- Understanding of AWS cloud services;
- Leadership / mentoring experience;
- Active in the WordPress community (ie. contributions to open source projects, events, etc);
Digital media experience.
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.
