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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior WordPress VIP Engineer (REMOTE) - **Company:** Koniag Services, Inc. - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** PHP (Programming Language), Microsoft Windows, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Application Release Automation, Automation of Tests, Cyber Security, Information Systems, System Configuration, Continuous Integration, Enterprise Content Management, Metadata Repositories, Performance Tuning, Secure Coding, Software Engineering, WordPress, Snowflake, Caching, Technical Debt, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Atlassian Tools, Data Analytics, Enterprise Integration, Data Management, Restful APIs, Devsecops, Servicenow - **Published:** September 1, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9132467/senior-wordpress-vip-engineer-remote ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, Data Analytics, Cybersecurity, or a related discipline, or equivalent work experience. * 6+ years of experience in senior platform engineering or application development, preferably in complex enterprise or government environments. * Hands-on experience with WordPress VIP implementation, configuration, development, integration, testing, or operations. * Experience working with Agile delivery teams and translating stakeholder needs into maintainable technical outcomes. Desired: * WordPress VIP training, PHP certification, AWS or cloud certification, accessibility certification, or secure development credential. * Experience supporting federal government IT environments, Public Trust programs, or regulated enterprise delivery. * Experience with Section 508, cybersecurity, auditability, data protection, and operational documentation expectations., * Strong hands-on knowledge of WordPress VIP capabilities, implementation patterns, administration, development, integration, and lifecycle management. * Ability to design and implement secure, supportable, upgrade-aware solutions that avoid unnecessary customization and reduce technical debt. * Experience with APIs, identity and access controls, data management, testing, monitoring, troubleshooting, and release coordination. * Ability to document technical designs, configuration decisions, operational procedures, test results, and risks in clear business and technical language. * Strong communication skills with the ability to work across government stakeholders, product owners, engineers, QA, cybersecurity, and operations teams. * Ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance. Desired Skills and Competencies: * Experience with DevSecOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, infrastructure as code, or platform release automation. * Knowledge of federal security and compliance concepts including NIST controls, FISMA, FedRAMP-authorized services, audit evidence, and least privilege. * Experience improving platform governance, reuse, documentation, observability, and operational readiness. * Familiarity with Microsoft 365, ServiceNow, Atlassian, Snowflake, data catalog, CRM, or enterprise integration ecosystems. ## Description The Senior WordPress VIP Engineer will provide senior platform engineering or application development support for WordPress VIP capabilities within the CRM, Integration, and Platform Services environment. Principal responsibilities will include but are not limited to: * Design, configure, develop, integrate, test, document, and sustain WordPress VIP capabilities using WordPress VIP, PHP, Gutenberg, custom themes and plugins, REST APIs, CI/CD, caching, search, performance optimization, and content governance. * Develop secure themes, plugins, editorial workflows, integrations, accessibility remediation, and performance improvements aligned with WordPress VIP standards. * Translate business, mission, security, accessibility, and operational requirements into practical technical solutions. * Support platform architecture, backlog refinement, implementation planning, release readiness, and production transition activities. * Develop reusable patterns, configuration standards, automation, documentation, and support procedures that reduce delivery and sustainment risk. * Troubleshoot complex issues across platform configuration, code, data, APIs, identity, security, performance, and user experience. * Collaborate with cybersecurity, privacy, data, infrastructure, QA, and change management teams to align delivery with federal operating expectations. * Maintain clear technical documentation, design decisions, implementation notes, test evidence, and operational runbooks. ## Related Videos - [Kill Your WordPress. 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