WordPress Engineer

3+ years of professional WordPress development experience Custom themes, plugins, and Gutenberg block development (ACF) Strong understanding of modern WordPress architecture (CPTs, REST API, taxonomies, hooks/filters) Understanding of Full Site Editing (FSE) concepts Proficient with React for Gutenberg blocks Awareness of performance, security, accessibility (WCAG 2.2), SEO, and basic server administration Experience with modern development workflows (Composer, Docker, GitHub Actions, CI/CD) Experience in WordPress VIP, WPEngine, or Pantheon environments Experience in a digital agency or multi-client environment Familiarity with project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall) Experience identifying project risks Strong interpersonal and communication skills Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience

Developing and supporting custom WordPress sites Building themes, plugins, and Gutenberg blocks (React/ACF) Creating templates and patterns for Full Site Editing (FSE) Writing PHP, JavaScript (React), and CSS/Sass Managing site configuration, updates, and technical support Triaging and debugging WordPress sites Using modern workflows (Git flow, Composer, Docker, GitHub Actions, CI/CD) Participating in peer code reviews Collaborating on technical design Communicating proactively and problem-solving Prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines