Software Development Engineer III - Wordpress

Cloud-based, all-in-one white-label marketing and sales platform empowering marketing agencies, entrepreneurs, and businesses.
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
Remote
501 - 1,000 Employees
4+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS

Description For Software Development Engineer III - Wordpress

HighLevel is a rapidly growing SaaS platform that provides comprehensive marketing and sales solutions through a white-label approach. With a presence across 15 countries and serving over 60K agencies and 500K businesses globally, the company handles massive scale with 3 Billion+ API hits and 2 Billion+ message events monthly.

The role is within the Expansion Products team, which focuses on building innovative features that drive revenue through volumetric and usage-based upgrades. As a Senior WordPress Developer, you'll be instrumental in developing and optimizing WordPress-based solutions that help agencies consolidate their offerings under their white-labeled brand.

The position demands expertise in WordPress development, including themes, plugins, and custom applications. You'll work with cutting-edge technologies and be responsible for ensuring high performance, security, and scalability of WordPress implementations. The role offers the opportunity to work with a diverse, remote-first team while maintaining work-life balance.

Key technical aspects include PHP development, modern JavaScript frameworks, API integrations, and performance optimization. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, participate in code reviews, and mentor junior developers. The company's infrastructure handles over 80 Terabytes of data, making this an excellent opportunity for developers who want to work at scale.

HighLevel values diversity and maintains a strong company culture that encourages creativity and collaboration. The company offers a remote-friendly environment and the chance to work on products that directly impact thousands of businesses worldwide.

Last updated 16 days ago

Responsibilities For Software Development Engineer III - Wordpress

  • Design, develop, and maintain custom WordPress themes and plugins following WordPress coding standards
  • Work on custom functionalities such as custom post types, taxonomies, shortcodes, and custom fields
  • Integrate third-party services, APIs, and data sources into WordPress websites
  • Optimize WordPress websites for speed, scalability, and responsiveness
  • Implement security best practices and manage user permissions
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including designers, front-end developers, and product managers
  • Diagnose and resolve performance issues, bugs, and security vulnerabilities
  • Participate in code reviews and mentor junior developers
  • Use Git for version control and manage feature development branches

Requirements For Software Development Engineer III - Wordpress

PHP
JavaScript
React
  • 4-5 years of experience in software development with WordPress focus
  • Proficiency in PHP, including WordPress functions, hooks, and template hierarchy
  • Strong front-end development skills: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and modern frameworks
  • Experience with WordPress REST API and custom endpoint creation
  • Knowledge of WordPress best practices, security, and performance optimization
  • Familiarity with modern development tools like Webpack, Grunt, or Gulp
  • Strong problem-solving skills and full-stack troubleshooting abilities

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