Skills
WordPress
Gutenberg
PHP
Website architecture
Website migration
Custom framework development
Third-party API integration
Plugin development and customization
Theme development and customization
Web accessibility
Web performance optimization
Technical documentation
Team leadership
Communication
REST APIs
Plugins
Themes
Custom frameworks
Summary
✨ AI‑Generated
A digital engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior WordPress Engineer to lead the architecture and implementation of a reusable website migration framework. You will modernize websites using a block-based content editing approach, customize plugins and themes, integrate third-party APIs, maintain multiple client applications, and ensure strong accessibility, performance, documentation, and collaboration standards. The position is remote and requires excellent communication skills.
Highlights
Work remotely on complex website modernization and migration projects. Combine software engineering and design expertise while leading technical architecture, improving accessibility and performance, integrating external services, and collaborating with developers, designers, and project managers.
Description
We are seeking a Senior WordPress Engineer to lead the architecture, development, and maintenance of a delivery framework for migrating various websites to WordPress (Gutenberg).
As a team leader, you will blend design and programming disciplines to implement migrations, enhance features, and maintain multiple custom frameworks, ensuring application accessibility and performance.
You will closely interface with existing teams to optimize site applications.
Cultural Fit:
Excellent written and oral communication skills with a passion for sharing knowledgeCollaborative partner with a high priority on internal customer serviceCapable of meeting daily deadlines
Responsibilities:
Contribute to “scope of build” discussions with development team, project managers, designers, and other developersIntegrate with third-party APIs and customize WordPress to support specific functionalitySupport current client websitesDocument plugins, new code, theme, and plugin modificationsEnhance personal and team expertise through training, exploration, and prospectingProduce new user-facing featuresBuild reusable code and librariesOptimize applications for performance and scalabilityDeliver functional, testable code on or before due datesCollaborate with team members and stakeholders using Agile methodologies
Skills and Requirements:
Strong understanding of WordPress APIs, theme hierarchy, and custom Gutenberg block developmentMust have AEM experience or certificationExperience in migrating websites to WordPress (Gutenberg) is highly desiredProficient in WordPress theme and block accessibilityExpertise in HTML5, CSS3, Sass, JavaScript, jQuery, React (Gutenberg), ES6+Proficient in MySQLStrong understanding of version control tools, such as GitProficiency with modern team and project management tools like Jira and SlackExcellent documentation skillsKnowledge of front-end testing and toolingUnderstanding of npm task runners such as WebPackMust be a US citizen and able to obtain a security clearanceUnderstanding of Python classes and development
Bonus Experience:
WP CLI experienceWP VIP experience (Docker / WP VIP CLI)Python experience for data extraction and migration to Gutenberg
About Mobomo:
Mobomo is a full-service DevOps agency dedicated to creating elegant solutions to solve complex problems.
Mobomo benefits include health care, paid time off, retirement savings and professional development.
Mobomo is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, disability status or any other basis as protected by federal state, or local law.
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