Full Stack Developer

Summary

Join Couchbase's Web team as a Full Stack Developer and contribute to building, enhancing, and maintaining our WordPress-based web properties. You will work collaboratively with various teams to ensure our websites are high-performing, scalable, and user-friendly. This role requires 3-5+ years of experience in full-stack development with expertise in WordPress and PHP. You will develop and maintain websites, manage version control, build custom themes and plugins, and optimize page speed and SEO. The position offers a remote-friendly culture with flexible work hours and various benefits, including generous time off, wellness benefits, financial planning resources, and career growth opportunities.

Requirements

• 3-5+ years of experience as a Full Stack Developer, with expertise in WordPress and PHP development
• Proficiency in JavaScript (React, Vue, or jQuery), HTML, CSS (SASS/SCSS), and PHP
• Experience working with WordPress page builders (e.g., Gutenberg, Elementor, WPBakery) and Advanced Custom Fields (ACF)
• Strong understanding of SEO best practices, web performance optimization, and Core Web Vitals
• Familiarity with Git version control and deployment workflows
• Experience integrating CRM and marketing automation platforms (Marketo, Salesforce, etc.)
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve WordPress-related performance, security, and database issues
• A passion for building scalable, high-performing web experiences that drive engagement and conversions

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain WordPress-based websites hosted on WPEngine, ensuring performance, security, and scalability
• Manage version control workflows using Git, ensuring efficient collaboration and code integrity across the development team
• Build custom themes, templates, and plugins to support marketing campaigns and site enhancements
• Implement front-end components using JavaScript (React, Vue, or vanilla JS), HTML, and CSS/SASS
• Optimize page speed and Core Web Vitals, ensuring SEO and user experience best practices
• Work with PHP and MySQL to customize WordPress functionality and enhance back-end performance
• Integrate third-party marketing and analytics tools (Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Marketo, Salesforce, etc.)
• Implement forms, tags, and conversion rate optimization (CRO) strategies
• Ensure compliance with accessibility (WCAG), GDPR, and security best practices
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to launch new pages, optimize site navigation, and improve overall user experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with WPEngine or similar managed WordPress hosting platforms
• Knowledge of server-side caching, CDNs, and cloud hosting services
• Experience with conversion rate optimization (CRO) and personalization strategies
• Background in data-driven marketing and A/B testing
• Contributions to open-source WordPress development or a strong portfolio of WordPress projects

Benefits

• Generous Time Off Program - Flexibility to care for you and your family
• Wellness Benefits - A variety of world class medical plans to choose from, along with dental, vision, life insurance, and employee assistance programs
• Financial Planning - RSU equity program, ESPP program, Retirement program and Business Travel Insurance
• Career Growth - Be valued, Create value approach
• Fun Perks - An ergonomic and comfortable in-office / WFH setup. Food & Snacks for in-office employees
• Flexibility : Remote-friendly culture with flexible work hours