Remote Digital Web Developer

Remote Digital Web Developer # Remote Digital Web Developer ## About the Role Veeva Systems is seeking a **Web Developer** to join the Marketing Digital team as the primary backend developer supporting **veeva.com and other Marketing websites**. You will serve as an expert PHP and WordPress developer, working alongside front-end developers to build functional features and integrations while helping ensure strong site architecture, scalability, security, and performance. This is a fully remote role for a self-directed engineer who values high-quality, maintainable code, technical collaboration, documentation, and continuous improvement. You will develop enterprise-level WordPress solutions, integrate internal and external systems through APIs, monitor live website performance, and contribute to best practices across web development projects. ## Key Responsibilities - Develop custom website features to meet stakeholder needs. - Build enterprise-level **WordPress plugins and themes**, primarily using PHP and Gutenberg blocks with React.js. - Develop integrations with internal and external systems through APIs. - Determine appropriate technical direction, including when to develop custom code versus leverage community-contributed code. - Apply high security standards to delivered code. - Debug websites across a wide range of browsers and devices. - Apply **WordPress, PHP, and JavaScript best practices** across projects. - Design and maintain systems for website updates with thorough testing and quality assurance. - Create high-quality code emphasizing readability, efficiency, and maintainability. - Monitor live website performance. - Foster documentation and knowledge sharing across the team. - Communicate technical concepts effectively with non-developers. - Participate in code reviews, including branching, merging, submitting code for peer review, and reviewing peers' code. ## Required Qualifications - Advanced **PHP** expertise with prior professional experience using PHP. - Professional experience in **WordPress engineering**, including PHP, React.js, and Gutenberg block development, following best practices. - Experience debugging **performance and caching issues** across different environments. - Experience designing website architectures with a focus on **scalability and maintainability**. - Comfort working with a **Unix command line**. - Experience developing **localized websites**. - Experience designing and maintaining website update systems with thorough testing and quality assurance. - Proficiency with **Git and version control**, including branching, merging, code submission for peer review, and code review. - Experience working with **RESTful APIs** and data formats including JSON and XML. - Strong communication skills for explaining technical concepts to non-developers. - Ability to work autonomously and self-manage in a fully remote environment. - A minimum of **five (5) years of experience developing WordPress websites**. - Proactive approach to learning, growth, and knowledge sharing. - Action-oriented approach combined with an appreciation for order and efficiency. ## Preferred Qualifications - Modern **JavaScript and TypeScript**, including React and Node.js. - Experience developing **Gutenberg Blocks** in a modern WordPress environment. - Front-end development experience. - SEO knowledge. - UX/UI knowledge. - Experience working with **MySQL**, including importing and exporting data and optimizing database queries. - Experience with various caching systems and **content delivery networks (CDNs)**. ## Skills & Competencies - PHP - WordPress development - WordPress plugins and themes - Gutenberg Blocks - React.js - JavaScript - TypeScript - Node.js - Git and version control - RESTful APIs - JSON and XML - Unix command line - Web application architecture - Scalability and maintainability - Website performance optimization - Caching and troubleshooting - Testing and quality assurance - Site security - Localized websites - MySQL - API integrations - Front-end development - Technical communication - Documentation and knowledge sharing - Independent work and self-management - Continuous learning and improvement ## Education & Experience **Education:** - No specific degree or educational requirement is stated in the source job description. **Experience:** - Minimum **5 years of experience developing WordPress websites**. - Advanced professional PHP experience. - Professional WordPress engineering experience, including PHP, React.js, and Gutenberg block development. - Experience with web architecture, performance and caching troubleshooting, APIs, testing and quality assurance, Git, and version control. ## Work Arrangement & Schedule - **Location:** Washington, DC, United States - **Work arrangement:** Remote / Work Anywhere - **Remote flexibility:** Veeva supports working from home or in the office. - **Employment type:** Not specified in the source job description. - **Weekly hours:** Not specified in the source job description. - **Schedule flexibility:** The role requires autonomy and self-management in a fully remote environment. - **Weekend requirements:** Not specified in the source job description. ## Compensation & Benefits - **Base salary:** $95,000–$135,000 - Actual salary may vary within or outside the stated range depending on experience and location. - Compensation is based on individual qualifications, experience, and expected contributions. - The position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as a **variable bonus and/or stock bonus**. - Medical insurance - Dental insurance - Vision insurance - Basic life insurance - Flexible PTO - Company-paid holidays - Retirement programs - 1% charitable giving program ## Compliance / Additional Information Veeva Systems is a mission-driven organization and public benefit corporation (PBC) focused on cloud software for the life sciences industry. Its values include **Do the Right Thing, Customer Success, Employee Success, and Speed**. Veeva Systems is an **equal opportunity employer**. All qualified applicants receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, political affiliation, or other characteristics protected by applicable laws, regulations, or ordinances.