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# Senior WordPress Full Stack Engineer

- **Company:** Svanaco, Inc.
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $95,000 - $130,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** HTML, JavaScript (Programming Language), PHP (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Component-Based Software Engineering, User Authentication, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Code Review, Continuous Integration, Custom Software, Web Development, Payment Systems, Open Source Technology, Performance Tuning, Next.js, Semantic HTML, Single Sign-On, Web Usability, WooCommerce, WordPress, ReactJS, Backend, Git, Material UI, Integration Frameworks, Front End Software Development, Api Design, Restful APIs
- **Published:** October 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=9f0c7981cf6f80ec

## About the Role

* 5+ years of professional web development experience with significant WordPress experience

 * Experience architecting complex or enterprise WordPress solutions
 * Strong PHP and WordPress development skills
 * Strong understanding of WordPress core, hooks, APIs, themes, plugins, custom post types, and Gutenberg
 * Strong front-end skills including semantic HTML, modern CSS, and JavaScript
 * Experience building responsive and accessible interfaces
 * Experience with performance optimization and Core Web Vitals
 * Experience with REST APIs, third-party integrations, and authentication
 * WooCommerce experience
 * Experience with Git, Composer, CI/CD, and modern development workflows
 * Experience with hosting platforms such as WordPress VIP, WP Engine, Pantheon, or AWS
 * Ability to estimate technical work and balance architecture with scope and budget
 * Strong customer-facing and technical communication skills

 * Occasional travel may be required based on business needs, including team meetings, training, or client visits.

Nice to Have

 * React and Next.js experience
 * Headless or composable WordPress experience
 * WPGraphQL or API-driven WordPress experience
 * WordPress Multisite experience
 * Experience with design systems or component libraries
 * Agency or consulting experience
 * Experience mentoring or technically leading developers
 * Open-source WordPress contributions
 * Experience using AI-assisted development tools

## Description

As a Senior WordPress Full Stack Engineer, you will lead the technical direction of complex WordPress implementations across both front-end and back-end development. This is a hands-on role for someone with deep WordPress and PHP expertise who is also comfortable with modern front-end development, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Gutenberg, and component-based architecture.

The ideal candidate can translate customer requirements into scalable technical solutions while balancing quality, performance, accessibility, scope, budget, and long-term maintainability.

Responsibilitie

 * Architect complex WordPress solutions across front-end and back-end technologies
 * Define project architecture, content models, block strategy, integrations, and deployment approaches
 * Remain hands-on with development for complex features, prototypes, and technical escalations
 * Build and review custom themes, plugins, Gutenberg blocks, and reusable components
 * Partner with front-end developers to ensure responsive, accessible, performant implementations
 * Architect third-party integrations including APIs, CRMs, payment systems, SSO, and other external services
 * Evaluate when to use WordPress core, third-party plugins, custom development, or external platforms
 * Participate in discovery, estimation, solution design, and client-facing technical discussions
 * Review code and provide technical guidance across both front-end and back-end development
 * Establish reusable WordPress standards and best practices across projects
 * Troubleshoot complex production, performance, and architectural issues
 * Mentor developers and serve as a senior technical escalation point