WordPress Developer

Inhabit Iq - Gardena, CA

Full-time - Senior

Gardena, CA

About the position

Inhabit is seeking a Senior WordPress Developer to enhance the performance, functionality, and scalability of WordPress websites and custom plugins. This role involves leading the development of custom plugins, creating Gutenberg blocks, and ensuring seamless integration with external SaaS applications. The ideal candidate will have a passion for solving complex technical challenges and pushing the limits of WordPress.

Responsibilities

• Lead the continued development, maintenance, and optimization of custom WordPress plugins for enterprise-scale environments.
• Create, refine, and maintain custom Gutenberg blocks using React.js, focusing on high performance and responsiveness.
• Ensure smooth integration between WordPress and SaaS applications using robust APIs and troubleshoot communication issues effectively.
• Debug complex backend and frontend issues quickly and efficiently to minimize downtime and ensure optimal user experience.
• Optimize database queries and overall WordPress site performance for fast load times and high scalability.
• Write and maintain high-quality, efficient, and secure code, adhering to development best practices such as automated testing and version control.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify areas of improvement in both code and infrastructure and proactively implement solutions.

Requirements

• Expert level WordPress experience (5+ years), including Gutenberg editor.
• Advanced design skills (2+ years).
• Expert-level proficiency in WordPress development, specifically with React.js and Gutenberg block development.
• Strong experience with building custom WordPress plugins that integrate with SaaS applications using REST APIs.
• Proven track record of working on complex, large-scale, multi-site WordPress projects.
• Extensive experience with local development environments, particularly Docker.
• Hands-on experience with SQL and NoSQL databases, optimizing queries and improving database performance.
• Solid understanding of WordPress architecture, including the WP-REST-API.
• Experience with automated testing frameworks like PHPUnit, Jest, and Cypress.
• Ability to quickly troubleshoot and debug issues related to API integrations, React-based components, and backend performance.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment processes.
• Experience with browser debugging tools and techniques for optimizing frontend performance across various devices and browsers.
• Understanding of cloud infrastructure and how to build scalable WordPress solutions.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with cloud infrastructure and scalable WordPress solutions.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer
• Reasonable accommodations for applicants