Remote Senior Wordpress Engineer - Full Remote

Description:

• Fragment Media Group is hiring a full-time remote Senior Software Engineer to work on multiple WordPress sites for a rapidly growing company.
• The primary sites supported include Daily Dot, Nautilus, Passionfruit, and One5C.
• The ideal candidate is a senior developer with experience who can quickly get up to speed.
• Responsibilities include solving complex problems, proposing solutions, coding, and deploying without frequent follow-ups.
• Good communication skills are essential as the team is fully remote, requiring clear documentation and ticket updates.
• Organizational skills are important due to the critical juncture of the company’s growth, necessitating task management.
• The candidate should be self-driven, with the ability to work independently while completing tasks.
• Collaboration with closely linked outside teams such as UX, Data, Email, and Editorial is expected.
• Familiarity with AWS, Docker/Containers, Kubernetes, CDNs, automated testing, subscription business models, programmatic display advertising, email newsletters, optimizing PHP/MySQL for performance, OAuth, user acquisition, and WooCommerce is a plus but not required.
• The company emphasizes getting things done and values smart, effective developers.
• The team has decades of combined media industry and tech experience, providing support and advice when needed.
• The work environment is flexible, accommodating multiple time zones, and the entire company operates remotely.

Requirements:

• The candidate must have PHP and JavaScript experience.
• A solid understanding of CSS and responsive web design is required.
• Experience with WordPress is ideal.
• A strong understanding of Git is necessary.
• The ability to independently handle complex problems and implement solutions is essential.
• Good communication skills are critical for remote teamwork, including accurate documentation and ticket updates.
• Strong organizational skills are required to manage tasks effectively during a critical growth phase.
• The candidate must be self-driven and capable of completing work independently.
• Experience working with outside teams such as UX, Data, Email, and Editorial is preferred.

Benefits:

• The position offers the flexibility of remote work across multiple time zones.
• Fragment Media Group is committed to diversity and inclusion, fostering a safe environment for all employees.
• The company supports a diverse workforce and is dedicated to equal opportunity in all employment practices.
• Employees can benefit from the collective experience of a team with a strong background in media and technology.