Senior Laravel and WordPress Developer - Linux

A2 Hosting - Ann Arbor, MI

Full-time - Senior

Remote - Ann Arbor, MI

101-250 employees

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services

About the position

A2 Hosting is seeking a Senior Software Developer with over 5 years of experience in Laravel and WordPress to join their team. This role focuses on building and troubleshooting web applications, particularly the TurboHub control panel, which helps customers manage their WordPress sites. The ideal candidate will have a strong DevOps background and extensive experience in a Linux environment, as well as a deep understanding of the WordPress plugin ecosystem and modern JavaScript frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Software Development and Product teams to scope, build, and maintain features in the TurboHub application.
• Participate in escalated troubleshooting in a 24/7 environment, including on-call rotation.
• Create and update thorough documentation of deployed systems, troubleshooting processes, infrastructure design, etc.
• Provide guidance and consultation on internal projects and company priorities.

Requirements

• 5+ years developing production quality web applications using WordPress/WP-CLI, Laravel, and Vue/React in a business setting.
• Experience working with WP-CLI and building custom commands for it.
• Experience writing custom WordPress plugins and a deep understanding of WordPress options, filters, actions, etc.
• 5+ years of experience with Linux Systems Administration.
• High DevOps proficiency in building, maintaining, and troubleshooting WordPress and Laravel web applications in a Linux/command line environment.
• Ability to read, write, and speak effectively in English through all utilized channels (email, direct messaging, and video conferencing).
• Experience with front-end frameworks such as Vue or React.
• Experience working with message queues (e.g., Laravel Queues, RabbitMQ, ActiveJob).
• Experience with unit testing and testing methodologies such as test-driven development, behavior-driven development, etc.
• Ability to QA your work and an eye for applying the fit and finish of our Product team’s designs during implementation.
• Experience profiling and benchmarking web and CLI applications.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working in a fully remote and globally distributed team.
• Experience in a Hosting or similar Technology company.
• Open source contributions to the WordPress or Laravel communities.

Benefits

• Generous amount of Paid Time Off (PTO) hours, available DAY 1!
• The ability to work from home; positions are 100% remote.
• Paid parental leave.
• Free hosting services.
• Subsidized health insurance - A2 Hosting pays a substantial portion of insurance costs for our team members.
• Low-cost, high coverage dental and vision insurance options.
• Company-matching 401(k) plans (Traditional and Roth available).
• Company-sponsored life and disability insurances.