VIP Wordpress Developer

Meta is seeking an experienced Web Developer III to support the development and maintenance of large-scale WordPress-based marketing and informational websites. This role focuses on building new features, improving performance, fixing bugs, and maintaining enterprise-grade web properties in a fast-paced environment., * Build, maintain, and improve WordPress site functionality using PHP, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS

• Develop and customize WordPress plugins and themes from scratch
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve issues across WordPress applications
• Implement new features and enhancements for Meta-branded websites
• Optimize website responsiveness, scalability, and performance
• Work closely with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions
• Conduct code reviews and maintain technical documentation
• Follow secure coding standards and best practices for enterprise-scale web development
• Leverage AI-powered development tools (e.g., Claude, DevMate, Copilot, ChatGPT) to improve coding efficiency and delivery speed

The ideal candidate will bring deep experience in WordPress engineering, strong expertise in PHP and JavaScript, and hands-on experience building custom WordPress themes and plugins from the ground up. This position requires a strong focus on secure coding practices, scalability, performance optimization, and an AI-first development workflow., * 5+ years of professional experience in WordPress development or web engineering

• Strong experience with PHP and modern JavaScript
• Proven experience developing custom WordPress themes and plugins
• Solid understanding of WordPress architecture, including:
• Hooks, Actions, and Filters
• WordPress PHP APIs
• REST API
• Gutenberg / Block Editor
• Strong knowledge of HTML, CSS, accessibility, and maintainable web practices
• Experience deploying and maintaining enterprise or high-traffic WordPress websites
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, changing environment
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with WordPress VIP
• Prior experience supporting enterprise-scale or media company WordPress environments
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development workflows
• Previous experience in high-visibility, large-scale public-facing websites
• Prior Meta experience is a plus

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a hands-on WordPress engineer with experience supporting large-scale, mission-critical websites. They should be comfortable balancing feature development, bug fixes, technical maintenance, and performance optimization while operating in a fast-moving environment.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• WordPress VIP
• CI/CD and deployment practices
• Website performance optimization
• Security-first WordPress development
• Enterprise content management systems

3.33.3 out of 5 stars Remote $70 - $73 an hour - Contract