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About the Role

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.

Required Skills
WordPress VIPPHPMySQLWordPress REST APIGraphQLReactVue.jsNuxt.jsGutenbergTimber/TwigHeadless WordPressJavaScriptHTML/CSSAPI DevelopmentWeb Performance
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Posted 5 months ago