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Every is hiring a Lead WordPress VIP Engineer to develop, deploy, and maintain high-traffic, enterprise-level websites on the WordPress VIP platform. You will evolve and maintain the platforms powering CNET and its network of content-rich sites, building performant and SEO-friendly experiences for millions of readers.

What You'll Do

• Design and implement a decoupled architecture for front-end presentation layers using React and the WordPress REST API for scalability and faster iteration.
• Develop new features through custom Gutenberg blocks and enhance existing Vue/Nuxt codebases.
• Develop robust, secure, and scalable integrations with critical third-party services, including e-commerce and subscription management systems.
• Design and architect complex, custom WordPress themes and plugins for deployment on the WordPress VIP platform, prioritizing performance, maintainability, and security.
• Collaborate across teams to improve platform performance, stability, and maintainability.
• Participate in and contribute to code reviews, offering constructive feedback and identifying potential code inconsistencies.
• Collaborate closely with Product Managers and UX/UI Designers to translate business requirements into technical specifications.
• Contribute to technical documentation and architecture diagrams for developed solutions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex infrastructure, application, and database issues in high-pressure, production environments.

What We're Looking For

• 6+ years of professional experience in full-stack web development with a significant focus on the WordPress ecosystem.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical projects from conception through deployment.
• Demonstrable expertise with the WordPress VIP platform (or similar enterprise WordPress hosting/standards).
• Expert-level proficiency in PHP (modern object-oriented) and MySQL.
• Strong experience developing with the WordPress REST API and/or GraphQL for decoupled/headless architectures (e.g., using React or Vue.js).
• Deep understanding of caching layers (object caching, full page caching, CDNs) and tools like New Relic, Prometheus, or Grafana for performance monitoring.
• Experience with WordPress Multisite environments at scale.
• Experience with Gutenberg block development (both static and dynamic).
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills in complex, distributed systems.
• Proficiency with Git and experience defining or managing CI/CD pipelines.
• Proven experience writing and maintaining automated test suites using frameworks such as PHPUnit (for PHP/WordPress backend logic).
• Familiarity with Agile development practices and the ability to break down work into deliverable units.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, emphasizing effective cross-team collaboration.

Technical Stack

• WordPress VIP, PHP, MySQL
• WordPress REST API, GraphQL
• React, Vue.js, Nuxt.js
• Gutenberg, Timber/Twig, Advanced Custom Fields (ACF)
• Git, CI/CD
• PHPUnit, New Relic, Prometheus, Grafana

Benefits & Compensation

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life and disability benefits.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• 401(k) with company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Flexible Time Off, Volunteer Time Off, and paid holidays.
• Family building and caregiving support.
• Generous Family Care and Parental leave.
• Fitness Reimbursement and access to wellness programs.
• Employee Resource Groups, company-sponsored events.
• Professional growth through educational support, mentorship programs, and career development resources.
• Employee engagement programs and recognition awards.

Ziff Davis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. At Ziff Davis, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) has always been about fairness, equal opportunity, and belonging.