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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Web Developer - **Company:** Digital Local Services - **Location:** Edina, MN, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $70,000.0 - $75,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** PHP (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Data Analysis, HTML5, Authentication Protocols, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Software Quality, Databases, Custom Software, Web Development, Google Analytics, JSON, MariaDB, Automation of Marketing, Memcached, MySQL, OAuth, Object-Oriented Software Development, Query Optimization, Redis, Web Performance Optimization, Web Usability, Website Builder, WordPress, Enterprise Software Applications, SOAPAPI, Indexer, Git, Data Layers, Syntactically Awesome Style Sheets (SASS), Dynamic Content, Front End Software Development, Restful APIs, Es2015, Webhooks, Software Version Control, Api Management - **Published:** July 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=51f462da01508eb6 ## About the Role We are seeking a highly skilled, enterprise-focused Senior Web Developer. This role balances heavy technical execution with client-facing leadership, taking ownership of the performance, optimization, and scaling of a large-scale ecosystem consisting of over 300 WordPress websites. The ideal candidate will be a WordPress and general web development expert who thrives on managing web environments at scale, resolving complex problems, and integrating third-party systems. Beyond technical mastery, this role requires exceptional communication and project management skills. You will act as a primary technical point of contact for clients, collaborate closely with internal cross-functional teams, and proactively solve roadblocks to ensure successful project delivery., Communication & Leadership * Excellent Communication Skills: Ability to articulately explain technical constraints, solutions, and strategies to non-technical clients and internal stakeholders alike. * Project Management Aptitude: Proven ability to manage project timelines, prioritize competing tasks across a massive site portfolio, and maintain organization under pressure. * Problem-Solving Mindset: Strong critical thinking skills with a track record of systematically breaking down and solving complex roadblocks. Technical Expertise * Enterprise-Level WordPress Experience: Proven track record of managing and scaling a large portfolio of websites (hundreds of sites) simultaneously. * Advanced Proficiency with Elementor Pro, including dynamic content integration, loop builders, and template optimization. * API Expertise: Deep understanding of the WordPress REST API, external REST/SOAP APIs, JSON, and authentication protocols (OAuth, JWT). * Advanced Database Optimization: Expert knowledge of MySQL/MariaDB, including indexing, query optimization, and database cleanup at scale. * Deep Page Speed Optimization Knowledge: Advanced caching (Redis/Memcached), asset minification, critical CSS generation, and CDN management. * Strong proficiency in PHP, JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, and CSS3/SASS, along with version control (Git). Preferred Qualifications / Nice-to-Haves: * Custom Development: Experience building custom WordPress themes and plugins from scratch using object-oriented PHP to reduce third-party plugin reliance. * Previous formal experience in a Team Lead, Technical Project Manager, or Engineering Manager capacity., * PHP: 3 years (Preferred) * WordPress: 3 years (Preferred) * Front-end development: 3 years (Preferred) ## Description Technical Development & Architecture * WordPress & Elementor Knowledge: Maintain, update, and optimize a massive portfolio of 300+ WordPress websites utilizing Elementor Pro and advanced configuration strategies. * API Integration: Connect WordPress ecosystems with external applications, CRMs, marketing automation platforms, and third-party services via custom API integrations and webhooks. * Database & Scale Management: Monitor, optimize, and maintain database health across our entire network, ensuring fast query times and structural stability under high traffic. * Core Web Vitals & Page Speed: Own website performance end-to-end. Analyze and resolve speed bottlenecks to achieve top-tier Google Core Web Vitals scores across all sites. * Technical SEO & Analytics: Implement advanced technical SEO (schema markup, crawl optimization) and deploy complex tracking infrastructures (GA4, GTM, custom data layers) without compromising site speed. Client Collaboration & Project Management * Client-Facing Consultations: Partner directly with clients to understand their needs, walk them through technical questions/answers, and translate complex engineering concepts into clear, actionable business insights. * Cross-Team Collaboration: Coordinate seamlessly with internal cross-functional teams (designers, marketers, and account managers) to align technical execution with overarching project goals. * Roadblock Resolution: Proactively identify, navigate, and resolve technical or logistical bottlenecks to keep multi-site projects moving forward on schedule. * Project Oversight & Mentorship: Act as the technical lead on portfolio-wide initiatives, establishing workflows, ensuring code quality, and mentoring junior or mid-level developers. ## Related Videos - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Tips and Tricks for Working with JSON](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1229-tips-and-tricks-for-working-with-json) - [Reducing LLM Calls with Vector Search Patterns - Raphael De Lio (Redis)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1714-reducing-llm-calls-with-vector-search-patterns-raphael-de-lio-redis) - [Kill Your WordPress. 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