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# Lead WordPress/PHP Developer

- **Company:** LINCHPIN INCORPORATED
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), PHP (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Apache HTTP Server, LAMP (Software Bundle), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Continuous Integration, Linux, MySQL, Model View Controller (MVC), Object-Oriented Software Development, PHP Development, Preprocessor, WordPress, Cloud Platform System, ReactJS, Git, Syntactically Awesome Style Sheets (SASS), Webpack
- **Published:** May 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=fff1e1fe6742825f

## About the Role

Linchpin is looking for a Lead PHP Developer to join our team. The engineer will help with both internal and client-facing WordPress projects. Candidates must have an advanced PHP development skillset with experience working on team-based projects. This is an opportunity to lead by example while helping to nurture and develop a culture that believes in self-motivation and growth.

Candidates should possess strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work individually, as well as within a team. Personal responsibility and time management skills are paramount in order for the candidate to be successful in this role., * Comprehensive PHP knowledge

 * Proven work experience with LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySql, PHP), and Git.
 * Strong knowledge of modern PHP practices (autoloading, dependency management, OOP, MVC, etc.)
 * Mid to strong JavaScript experience (modern practices, webpack, babel, ES2015+ syntax)
 * Ability to code WordPress plugins and themes utilizing WordPress and industry best practices.
 * Understanding of security best practices.

## Description

* Develop new features, plugins, and advanced theme components within WordPress.
 * Develop tools for internal use by Linchpin.
 * Understand and implement security measures and understand WordPress security best practices.
 * Ability to plan, conceptualize, and deliver projects (planning, estimating, developing, collaborating, testing, and QA) with other team members.
 * Integrate with 3rd party APIs with performance and security in mind.

Bonus Experience

 * CSS preprocessors (Sass or PostCSS)
 * Responsive Frameworks (Foundation, Bulma, etc)
 * React knowledge is fun, but not needed
 * 3rd party APIs
 * AWS or other Cloud Computing platforms
 * Writing and creating tests
 * Continuous Integration and Deployment practices
 * Creating WordPress Blocks


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