3+ years of professional WordPress development experience, including custom themes, plugins, and Gutenberg block development (ACF) Strong understanding of modern WordPress architecture (CPTs, REST API, taxonomies, hooks/filters) and Full Site Editing (FSE) concepts, including block patterns, templates, and theme.json configuration Proficient with React for Gutenberg blocks; experience with Next.js or headless WordPress implementations is a plus Awareness of performance, security, accessibility (WCAG 2.2), SEO, and basic server administration best practices Experience with modern development workflows (Composer, Docker, GitHub Actions, CI/CD, and multi-environment setups) Experience working in WordPress VIP, WPEngine, or Pantheon environments Experience working within a digital agency or multi-client environment Familiarity with different project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum, Waterfall) Experience identifying and surfacing potential project risks early Strong, inclusive, and thoughtful interpersonal and communication skills Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience