Senior Web Engineer

Summary

The job is for a Senior Web Engineer at Human Made, a remote company specializing in WordPress digital solutions. The role requires strong understanding of modern web development, particularly PHP and JavaScript in a WordPress context, as well as knowledge of the larger WordPress ecosystem. Responsibilities include leading by example, architecting projects, debugging, improving tooling, and working with clients.

Requirements

• In-depth understanding of performance considerations
• In-depth understanding of security considerations
• Ability to architect complex subsystems
• Comprehensive understanding of WordPress (may be developed on the job)

Responsibilities

• Take ownership at a project level for not only your own work, but work that interacts or impacts your own
• Assisting other developers on your team when asked for assistance
• Architect projects and complex subsystems
• Assess the pros and cons of different approaches to software architecture, even when there is limited information
• Carry out bug fixes and debugging not only in your own work, but others on your projects; no bug should be too obscure!
• Take an active role in improving tooling, code, and communication whether directly on a current project or assisting others on their projects
• Remain informed on development best practices within the industry
• Proactively address technical issues as they arise
• Consistently be pushing for performance and security considerations and improvements
• Provide useful architectural input and feedback for whole systems, drawing on knowledge of CS fundamentals, other programming paradigms or frameworks
• Work with clients and their expectations, navigating the relationship and taking ownership of client satisfaction
• Write technical documentation for project architecture and decisions

Benefits

• Competitive salary by local standards
• Flexible working
• Enhanced parental leave
• 35 days holiday
• Sickness and carers leave
• Annual company retreat
• Conference and training budget
• Monthly remote working allowance
• Work wherever you want
• New mobile phone, computer and office equipment when you need it
• Be part of a team of passionate individuals that love solving technical challenges on WordPress