Offer summary

Qualifications:

2+ years of experience in software development using Agile practices., Strong knowledge of PHP, JavaScript, and TypeScript., Familiarity with WordPress and its functionalities., Experience with CI/CD and deployment pipelines..

Key responsabilities:

Write, test, and maintain robust software applications.

Identify and resolve roadblocks to improve efficiency.

Build and maintain relationships with team members and stakeholders.

Mentor team members to foster collaboration and growth.

Job description

We engage the most inspired minds to do their best work wherever they work best—powering the freedom to create worldwide.

WP Engine empowers companies and agencies of all sizes to build, power, manage, and optimize their WordPress websites and applications with confidence. Serving 1.5 million customers across 150+ countries, the global technology company provides premium, enterprise-grade solutions, tools, and services, including specialized platforms for WordPress, industry-tailored eCommerce and agency solution suites, and developer-centric tools like Local, Advanced Custom Fields, and more. WP Engine’s innovative technology and industry-leading expertise are why 8% of the web visits a WP Engine-powered site daily. Learn more at wpengine.com.

What's cool about this job?

WP Engine is on a mission to help our customers win online! Whether that’s helping an aspiring entrepreneur to turn a hobby into an online business or a multinational corporation to launch a new campaign in weeks instead of months, our platform is there to help them win — whatever that means for them.

Our vision is to be the most trusted WordPress technology company in the world. To fulfill that vision, we need your WordPress expertise to help us build compelling solutions for our customers and the WordPress community at large.

Placing team success above individual success, our Engineers are expected to help grow their team by mentoring others in their development.

The day to day.

Write, test, and maintain software applications that are resilient, robust, and perform at scale
Drive results by seeking out and anticipating roadblocks, and identifying improvements to increase efficiency
Maintain productive and trusting relationships with the manager, peers, and cross-functional stakeholders
When faced with a roadblock or challenge, improve the process to prevent similar issues in the future, increasing overall efficiency
Leverage an understanding of team roles and work scope to achieve goals by utilizing the skills of cross-functional individuals

Your skills and expertise.

Minimum qualifications:

2+ years of writing software using Agile practices to deliver high quality software addressing customer needs
Strong interest in the inner workings of WordPress and how users build with it
PHP, JavaScript, TypeScript + the ability to quickly adapt to new software language requirements
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships through open communication, fostering collaboration to achieve team and company objectives
Experience leading and presenting to peers and immediate managers
Experience working with CI/CD, testing, deployment pipelines

At WP Engine, we strive to have the broadest possible view of diversity, going beyond visible differences to include the background, experiences, skills, and perspectives that make each person unique. WP Engine is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

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