Full Stack WordPress Developer
Softthink Solutions, Inc.
6 days ago
Role details
Contract type
Permanent contract Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours) Working hours
Regular working hours Languages
English Experience level
SeniorJob location
Remote
Tech stack
Adobe Analytics
JavaScript
PHP
Web Accessibility
API
HTML5
CSS
Databases
DevOps
Web Development
Revision Control Systems
Monitoring of Systems
jQuery
Performance Tuning
Release Management
Responsive Web Design
Systems Integration
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
Web Services
WordPress
GIT
SolarWinds (Software)
Patch Management
REST
New Relic (SaaS)
Software Version Control
Job description
- Develop, maintain, and optimize WordPress multisite environments across multiple websites and business functions
- Partner with internal web services teams to recommend technical solutions, troubleshoot issues, and ensure platform stability
- Support DevOps processes including testing, deployment, release management, uptime monitoring, and incident response
- Configure, maintain, and tune enterprise monitoring platforms such as ThousandEyes, New Relic, and SolarWinds
- Manage WordPress CMS configuration for performance, scalability, and security best practices
- Maintain version control for WordPress core, themes, and third-party plugins, ensuring updates align with security and performance standards
- Regularly patch WordPress core and plugins based on security advisories and vulnerability disclosures
- Design, maintain, back up, and optimize databases supporting WordPress environments
- Participate in planning, evaluation, and implementation of new website initiatives, upgrades, integrations, and enterprise solutions
- Troubleshoot and enhance existing site features, plugin functionality, and enterprise system integrations
- Ensure websites meet cross-platform compatibility standards, responsive design requirements, and performance benchmarks
- Conduct performance analysis and implement optimization strategies for speed, uptime, and user experience
- Ensure all solutions meet WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility standards and universal design principles
- Communicate emerging technology trends and strategic recommendations to technical and business stakeholders
- Produce status reports, performance metrics, retrospectives, and project documentation
- Ensure all solutions are secure, maintainable, and scalable
Requirements
We are seeking an experienced Full Stack WordPress Developer to lead the development, maintenance, security, and performance optimization of enterprise-level WordPress multisite environments. This role combines hands-on web development with DevOps, platform administration, accessibility compliance, and cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate brings deep WordPress expertise, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to support scalable, secure, and high-performing digital experiences., * Proven professional experience as a Full Stack WordPress Developer
- Minimum of 5 years of professional web development experience
- Extensive experience developing and maintaining WordPress multisite environments
- Strong proficiency in PHP, JavaScript, jQuery, CSS, and HTML5
- Experience with Git or similar source control systems
- Experience developing with APIs and RESTful services
- Strong knowledge of WordPress security, plugin security, patch management, and performance optimization
- Solid understanding of DevOps practices including deployment, testing, and monitoring
- Strong commitment to accessibility and universal design, including WCAG compliance
- Experience navigating both mid-project and post-launch web development initiatives
- Demonstrated project management and business process improvement experience
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills
- Strong analytical thinking, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities
- High attention to detail with strong organizational skills
- Self-motivated, team-oriented, and adaptable to evolving technologies
Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have)
- Experience working in a K 12 academic environment
- Experience working within public sector or government agencies