Web Developer

# Web Developer ## About the Role Veeva Systems is a mission-driven organization and pioneer in industry cloud, helping life sciences companies bring therapies to patients faster. As a Work Anywhere company, Veeva supports flexibility to work from home or in the office. The Web Developer will join the Marketing Digital team as the primary backend developer supporting veeva.com and other Marketing-supported websites. This role requires advanced PHP and WordPress expertise and involves building functional features and integrations, developing enterprise-level WordPress solutions, and contributing to site architecture, security, scalability, and performance. ## Key Responsibilities * Develop custom website features to meet stakeholder needs. * Build enterprise-level WordPress plugins and themes using PHP, Gutenberg blocks, and React.js. * Develop integrations with internal and external systems through APIs. * Determine technical direction and make decisions about custom development versus community-contributed code. * Apply strong security practices to delivered code. * Debug websites across a wide range of browsers and devices. * Apply WordPress, PHP, and JavaScript best practices across projects. * Develop and maintain scalable, maintainable website architectures. * Design and maintain systems for website updates with thorough testing and quality assurance. * Write high-quality, readable, efficient, and maintainable code. * Monitor the performance of live websites and troubleshoot performance and caching issues. * Develop localized websites. * Use Git and version control for branching, merging, peer code reviews, and related development workflows. * Foster documentation and knowledge sharing across the team. * Communicate technical concepts clearly with non-technical stakeholders. * Work independently in a fully remote environment while maintaining an action-oriented approach to development and delivery. * Continuously learn, grow, and share knowledge with others. ## Required Qualifications * Advanced PHP expertise with prior professional experience using PHP. * Professional experience developing WordPress websites. * Experience with WordPress engineering, including PHP, React.js, and Gutenberg block development. * A minimum of five (5) years of experience developing WordPress websites. * Experience designing website architectures with a focus on scalability and maintainability. * Experience debugging performance and caching issues across different environments. * Experience designing and maintaining website update systems with thorough testing and quality assurance. * Experience working with RESTful APIs and data formats such as JSON and XML. * Proficiency with Git and version control, including branching, merging, code submission for peer review, and peer code review. * Comfort working with the Unix command line. * Experience developing localized websites. * Strong communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to non-developers. * Ability to work autonomously and manage work independently in a fully remote environment. ## Preferred Qualifications * Modern JavaScript and TypeScript experience, 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 caching systems and content delivery networks (CDNs). ## Skills & Competencies * PHP and WordPress development * WordPress plugins and themes * Gutenberg block development * React.js and JavaScript * RESTful APIs * JSON and XML * Git and version control * Unix command line * Website architecture * Scalability and maintainability * Website performance optimization * Debugging and caching * Security-focused development * Testing and quality assurance * Technical communication * Documentation and knowledge sharing * Autonomy and self-management * Problem-solving and action-oriented execution ## Education & Experience **Education:** No specific educational requirement is stated in the original job description. **Experience:** * Minimum five (5) years of experience developing WordPress websites. * Prior professional experience with advanced PHP development. * Additional experience requirements are reflected under Required and Preferred Qualifications. ## Work Arrangement & Schedule * **Work Arrangement:** Work Anywhere; remote or office flexibility. * **Work Location:** Remote position / Work Anywhere. * **Employment Type:** Not explicitly specified in the original job description. * **Schedule:** Not specified. * **Weekly Hours:** Not specified. * **Weekend Requirements:** Not specified. ## Compensation & Benefits **Base Pay:** $95,000 - $135,000 Actual salaries may vary within the range above or below based on experience and location. Compensation is determined based on individual qualifications, experience, and expected contributions. The position may also be eligible for additional compensation, including variable bonus and/or stock bonus. **Benefits include:** * Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance * Flexible PTO and company-paid holidays * Retirement programs * 1% charitable giving program ## Compliance / Additional Information Veeva Systems is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment 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 any other characteristics protected by applicable local laws, regulations, or ordinances. Applicants who need assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need during the application or recruitment process can contact [talent_accommodations@veeva.com](mailto:talent_accommodations@veeva.com). Veeva's headquarters is located in the San Francisco Bay Area, with offices in more than 15 countries worldwide.