Senior Back-End Engineer - WordPress
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Forum OneDigital Experiences
RemoteFull-TimeSenior
Salary84000 - 126000 USD per year
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Job Details
- Experience
- 5 years of experience
- Required Skills
- PHPGitCSSJavascriptSalesforceWordPressServiceNow
Requirements
- 5 years of experience in software engineering or a related field
- Deep expertise in PHP and WordPress back-end development
- Strong experience building custom WordPress themes and plugins
- Solid understanding of JavaScript, CSS, and modern web development practices
- Strong knowledge of database design, implementation, and optimization
- Familiarity with other CMS platforms (Drupal, Craft, Payload) is a plus
- Experience integrating third-party APIs and enterprise platforms
- Proficiency with Git and modern development workflows
- Experience using AI-assisted development tools to enhance productivity
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to secure, high-quality code
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams
- Able to attain a low-level security clearance
Responsibilities
- Develop and support complex WordPress implementations, including custom themes, plugins, and Gutenberg blocks
- Translate technical architecture and requirements into scalable, maintainable back-end code
- Contribute to headless and decoupled WordPress implementations as directed by Technical Architects
- Integrate third-party platforms and APIs (such as Salesforce and ServiceNow) to extend functionality and solve client challenges
- Leverage modern AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Claude Code, Cursor) to improve efficiency and code quality
- Provide input on feasibility, performance, and implementation approaches during project planning
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues to ensure the stability and success of our platforms
- Serve as a contributor with deep expertise in back-end development and WordPress
- Stay current with emerging technologies and development tools
- Help solve complex technical challenges and share knowledge across teams
- Contribute to internal tools and open-source efforts that enhance delivery quality and efficiency
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