Senior Software Engineer I

Summary

Join our dynamic engineering team as a Senior Software Engineer I and contribute to the development and support of high-traffic WordPress content websites. You will design, develop, and maintain these revenue-generating websites, optimizing them for SEO and Core Web Vitals. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, uphold high coding standards, and utilize tools like Jira, Confluence, and GitLab. Troubleshoot complex issues and drive continuous improvement in development processes. This role requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, 7-9 years of PHP development experience with a focus on WordPress, and expertise in various technologies including Core PHP, WordPress, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and MySQL. The ideal candidate will also possess strong UI/UX concepts, experience with React.js, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Requirements

• Education & Experience : Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• 7 - 9 years of experience in PHP development, with a strong focus on WordPress
• Proven experience working on high-traffic websites, with a deep understanding of web performance optimization, SEO, and Core Web Vitals
• Backend Proficiency in Core PHP (OOP + procedural) with modern practices. WordPress, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and MySQL
• Must possess in-depth knowledge of WordPress core concepts, including themes, plugins, hooks (actions and filters), and custom development best practices
• Understanding of REST API and WP REST API customization
• Experience in database architecture: MySQL, complex queries, optimizations
• Must have experience with the Test-Driven Development (TDD) approach, including writing test cases using PHPUnit, Codeception, and Jest
• Secure coding practices to avoid XSS, CSRF, SQL injection
• Strong UI and UX concepts
• Strong HTML5, CSS3, and SASS/SCSS knowledge
• JavaScript (ES6+) and React.js (especially for Gutenberg blocks)
• Familiarity with AJAX, jQuery, TailwindCSS, or other frameworks
• Page speed optimization, Core Web Vitals, and SEO best practices
• Experience with Git, GitLab and CI/CD pipelines
• Work at least 4 hours overlap with US, i.e. until ~9pm IST
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to challenges
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
• A commitment to teamwork, with a focus on collaboration, knowledge sharing, and mentoring junior engineers

Responsibilities

• Website Development & Maintenance : Design, develop, and maintain high-performance WordPress websites that handle significant traffic volumes
• Optimize websites for SEO and Core Web Vitals to ensure optimal user experience and ad revenue generation
• Collaboration & Communication : Work closely with product owners, project managers, designers, manual QA, and automated QA teams to deliver high-quality features on time
• Participate in regular team meetings, providing technical insights and contributing to project planning
• Best Practices & Standards: Uphold the highest standards of code quality through unit testing, code reviews, and adherence to industry best practices
• Tools & Technologies : Utilize tools like Jira, Confluence, CodeCeption, Postman, and GitLab for project management, documentation, testing, and code deployment
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends, particularly those related to WordPress, PHP, and web performance optimization
• Problem Solving & Innovation : Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in a timely and effective manner
• Drive continuous improvement in development processes, including automation of testing and deployment

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with CI/CD tools and automated testing pipelines
• Experience with WP-CLI, composer, and Git-based workflows
• Familiarity with Docker, Nginx, Google cloud
• Experience integrating with CDNs, object caching (Redis, Memcached), and caching plugins
• Understanding of the ad-tech ecosystem and experience optimizing websites for ad revenue

Benefits

• Comprehensive Time Off policies
• Maternity and Paternity Time off
• Health Insurance & Wellness Benefits including access to OPD consultations*, Gym/Yoga studios, Teleconsultation/Telemedicine*
• Access to Mental Health Reimbursement
• Annual Sport reimbursement and Home office reimbursement