Description:

WP Media is seeking a WordPress Developer to join their remote Engineering team, which is spread across various countries.
The primary focus of the role is to ensure the performance and quality of WP Media’s websites, web services, and back-office tools.
Responsibilities include maintaining and improving high-traffic web applications and WordPress websites, seeking opportunities for optimization, and developing tools for Product, Marketing, and Support teams.
The tech stack includes PHP (WordPress), Python (Django), and JavaScript (Node.js), with a strong emphasis on WordPress, PHP, and JavaScript experience.
The company values continuous improvement, collaboration, and autonomy, with a strong tech culture that encourages sharing learnings and maintaining public documentation.
Candidates should be passionate, humble, and possess a user-first mindset, considering the impact of their work on users.
The role also involves owning developments, ensuring quality, and contributing to process improvements.

Requirements:

Candidates must have proven web development experience, specifically with WordPress, PHP, and JavaScript.
Proficiency in English is required for effective communication with technical and non-technical teammates.
A passion for quality and continuous improvement is essential, with a focus on delivering reliable and robust code.
Experience with integrating third-party tools, testing, validating, and monitoring code is necessary.
Familiarity with DevOps activities and willingness to assist in deploying and running products is appreciated but not mandatory.
Knowledge of Django and Node.js is a plus, as well as experience with web performance optimization.
A startup mentality, previous remote work experience, and involvement in the WordPress community are valued traits.

WP Media offers a budget for setting up a home office and a monthly budget for remote-work expenses.
The company promotes a healthy work-life balance with flexible working hours and a minimum vacation policy.
There is a transparent culture with a public salary grid and annual profit-sharing bonuses for the team.
The team organizes annual trips for coworking and team-building activities, fostering a sense of community among remote employees.