WordPress Development Lead

Accentedge - Chicago, IL

Full-time - Senior

Chicago, IL

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The WordPress Development Lead at accentedge, LLC is responsible for building complex, scalable, and high-performance websites within the WordPress ecosystem. This role focuses on backend development, advanced site architecture, and database optimization, requiring significant experience with large-scale WordPress sites and a proven track record in deploying and managing enterprise-level installations.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement highly scalable WordPress architecture for complex websites with high traffic and data volume.
• Build, optimize, and troubleshoot backend systems, ensuring efficient database management and minimal server load.
• Develop advanced, customized functionality beyond standard plugins or themes, including multi-site networks and custom post types.
• Oversee efficient database structures and queries, including optimization for high-performance and large data volumes.
• Architect and manage complex integrations with external APIs and services to enhance website capabilities.
• Implement advanced security protocols, caching strategies, and performance optimization techniques for enterprise-grade reliability.
• Write clean, well-documented, and maintainable code, conduct code reviews, and ensure compliance with development standards.
• Work closely with designers, project managers, and other developers to ensure seamless project execution from conception to deployment.

Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years in WordPress development, with a focus on enterprise or large-scale sites.
• Proficiency in PHP, MySQL, JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, and CSS3.
• Extensive experience with MySQL, complex queries, and database performance tuning.
• Demonstrated experience building sites that handle high traffic, including familiarity with load balancing and CDN configurations.
• Advanced skills in integrating and managing RESTful APIs within the WordPress ecosystem.
• Deep understanding of WordPress security, with the ability to mitigate vulnerabilities and maintain data integrity.
• Experience with Git, Docker, CI/CD pipelines, and familiarity with containerization is preferred.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, effective communication, and project management abilities.

Nice-to-haves

• Expert level experience with Elementor Ecosystem.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure and AWS.
• Experience in DevOps or server management for WordPress.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.

Benefits

• Join a forward-looking team at the forefront of digital transformation.
• Work on high-impact, large-scale WordPress projects that challenge your expertise.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Flexible work arrangements and a collaborative, innovative work culture.