Lead Full-Stack WordPress Developer Pantheon Specialist

Softthink Solutions, Inc.
Boston, United States of America
3 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior

Job location

Boston, United States of America

Tech stack

PHP
HTML5
Automation of Tests
Browser Compatibility
CSS
Continuous Integration
Database Queries
DevOps
Drupal
Performance Tuning
Redis
Responsive Web Design
Systems Integration
Web Usability
WordPress
Technical Debt
GIT
Tools for Reporting
Es2015
Mailchimp
Code Restructuring
Api Management

Job description

The Lead Developer is responsible for the architectural integrity, performance, security, and deployment reliability of MassArt.edu. This role maintains and evolves the custom WordPress theme, reusable components, integrations, and multienvironment deployment workflows within Pantheon. The developer ensures the site remains secure, accessible, high performing, and aligned with MassArt's long term digital sustainability goals., * Custom Theme & Component Engineering - Maintain and enhance custom WordPress themes, Gutenberg components, PHP templates, and plugins.

  • Pantheon DevOps Management - Oversee Git based branching, multidev environments, automated testing, and rollback procedures.
  • Security & Platform Health - Apply core, theme, and plugin updates; perform vulnerability reviews; execute malware scanning.
  • Performance Optimization - Manage Redis object caching, Pantheon caching layers, image optimization, code refactoring, and Core Web Vitals improvements.
  • Integration Maintenance - Support integrations with Localist, Slate, Mailchimp, analytics tools, and other institutional systems.
  • Cross Browser & Cross Device Remediation - Resolve layout conflicts, script regressions, and responsive design issues.
  • Multi CMS Support - Provide tactical support for Drupal, Modern Campus, or other platforms when authorized.

Requirements

  • Expert level proficiency in PHP, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+), and database querying.
  • Extensive experience managing Pantheon hosted WordPress environments, including multidev workflows and caching layers.
  • Deep familiarity with Git based deployment, continuous integration, automated testing, and rollback procedures.
  • Proven ability to troubleshoot cross browser, cross device, and responsive design issues.
  • Experience developing and maintaining custom WordPress themes, plugins, reusable components, and API integrations.
  • Demonstrated capabilities in security hardening, performance optimization, technical debt reduction, and Core Web Vitals improvements., * Experience supporting higher education digital ecosystems with complex integrations and admissions workflows.
  • Familiarity with Localist, Slate, Mailchimp, Modern Campus, or similar platforms.
  • Experience with Drupal or other CMS platforms used by academic institutions.
  • Background supporting visually driven institutions, especially art and design colleges.

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