Senior WordPress Developer

About The Company Beetroot is a renowned technology partner dedicated to helping companies worldwide build and scale their software development teams. With a strong focus on innovation, quality, and collaboration, Beetroot provides comprehensive digital solutions across various industries. The company prides itself on fostering an inclusive and dynamic work environment that encourages continuous learning and professional growth. By leveraging cutting-edge technologies and best practices, Beetroot ensures that its clients receive scalable, high-performance digital platforms tailored to their unique needs. The organization values transparency, diversity, and a customer-centric approach, making it a trusted partner for organizations seeking to enhance their digital presence and operational efficiency. About The Role We are seeking a highly skilled Senior WordPress Developer to join our team and contribute to the creation of scalable, high-performance WordPress solutions. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining complex digital experiences for our clients, ensuring that websites and platforms are robust, accessible, and optimized for performance. The ideal candidate will possess extensive hands-on experience with WordPress development, including custom theme and plugin creation, API integrations, and architectural planning. You will collaborate closely with our clients’ developers and stakeholders, participating in discovery, solution design, and technical decision-making processes. This position offers an exciting opportunity to influence the quality and scalability of enterprise-level WordPress projects, working across both front-end and back-end development to deliver innovative digital solutions. Qualifications The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of professional web development experience, with significant expertise in WordPress development. A strong proficiency in PHP, WordPress core, hooks, APIs, themes, plugins, and Gutenberg block development is essential. Candidates should demonstrate a deep understanding of front-end technologies, including semantic HTML, modern CSS, and JavaScript, with experience in building responsive and accessible interfaces. Experience with REST APIs, third-party integrations, and authentication mechanisms is required, along with hands-on experience with WooCommerce and modern development workflows such as Git, Composer, and CI/CD pipelines. Familiarity with hosting platforms like WordPress VIP, WP Engine, Pantheon, or AWS is preferred. Excellent communication skills, a proactive mindset, and the ability to estimate and manage technical tasks effectively are vital for success in this role. Responsibilities As a Senior WordPress Developer, your primary responsibilities will include developing and contributing to complex WordPress solutions that span both front-end and back-end technologies. You will define and implement project architecture, content models, block strategies, and deployment approaches, ensuring high standards of quality and performance. Building and reviewing custom themes, plugins, Gutenberg blocks, and reusable components will be a core part of your work, alongside collaborating with front-end developers to deliver responsive, accessible, and performant interfaces. You will manage third-party integrations, including APIs, CRMs, payment systems, and external services, evaluating when to leverage WordPress core functionalities or external platforms. Participation in discovery, technical estimation, solution design, and client-facing technical discussions will be expected. Additionally, you will review code, provide technical guidance, contribute to best practices, troubleshoot complex issues, and mentor junior developers, acting as a technical escalation point when necessary. Benefits Beetroot offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional and personal growth. You will have the opportunity to work remotely from anywhere within the EU, Ukraine, or other approved locations, providing flexibility and work-life balance. The company promotes continuous learning through access to training, conferences, and professional development programs. You will be part of a collaborative and inclusive environment that values innovation and diversity. Competitive compensation, health benefits, and opportunities for career advancement are integral parts of the package. Additionally, Beetroot encourages a healthy work environment, recognizing the importance of well-being and work satisfaction for sustained productivity and engagement. Equal Opportunity Beetroot is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all individuals are valued and respected. We consider applicants regardless of race, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, or background. Our aim is to promote diversity and ensure that everyone has an equal chance to contribute to our success. We believe that diverse teams drive innovation and creativity, and we are dedicated to creating a workplace where all employees can thrive and grow. If you are passionate about WordPress development and want to be part of a forward-thinking organization, we encourage you to apply and join our inclusive community.