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Savage Ventures

WordPress Developer/Engineer

Savage Ventures, Nashville, Tennessee, United States,


Position:

WordPress Developer/EngineerLocation:

Nashville, TN (Remote)Employment Type:

Full-TimeExperience:

4+ years of advanced WordPress development

Job Summary:We are seeking a skilled WordPress Developer/Engineer with 4+ years of experience managing large-scale WordPress applications. The ideal candidate should offer advanced knowledge of WordPress development, including experience with custom themes, plugins, and block development (Gutenberg). You will work closely with cross-functional teams and be responsible for scaling, optimizing, and enhancing enterprise-level WordPress websites, while leveraging modern development tools and techniques.

Key Responsibilities:

Contribute into the development and maintenance of a complex portfolio of large-scale WordPress applications and websites.

Collaborate with designers, developers, and stakeholders to create custom WordPress themes and plugins both from scratch, and also using community/repo starters.

Work on custom Gutenberg block development using React.

Integrate third-party services and APIs into WordPress applications.

Optimize website performance, including troubleshooting issues related to scaling and load balancing.

Manage version control with GitHub and CI/CD pipelines using CircleCI for streamlined deployments.

Collaborate on code reviews, best practices, and workflow improvements to ensure high-quality code.

Manage development workflows with IDEs such as VS Code or PHPStorm, ensuring a seamless and productive development experience.

Keep focus on WordPress performance, security, and scalability.

Contribute to ongoing development, documentation, and knowledge sharing within the team.

Ensure sites are optimized for SEO, accessibility, and performance.

Qualifications:

4+ years of experience in WordPress development, including advanced custom theme and plugin development.

Proficient with Gutenberg block development using React and familiarity with WordPress REST API.

Strong understanding of CI/CD processes, especially with CircleCI, and experience working with GitHub for version control.

Experience managing large-scale WordPress websites, with an emphasis on performance and scaling.

Proficiency with PHP, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and MySQL databases.

Experience with IDEs such as VS Code or PHPStorm (preferred).

Familiarity with WordPress VIP hosting platform and enterprise-level hosting solutions would make you stand out greatly.

Experience with performance optimization tools such as caching mechanisms (e.g., Redis, Varnish) and CDNs (e.g., Cloudflare).

Solid understanding of WordPress security best practices.

Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects.

Highly Desired:

Experience working with WordPress VIP hosting platform.

Knowledge of Agile or Scrum methodologies.

Familiarity with tools like Composer, WP-CLI, and Docker.

Background in SEO best practices for WordPress websites.

Benefits:

Competitive salary

Flexible remote working options

Professional development opportunities and access to cutting-edge tools and technologies

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Generous PTO and vacation policy

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