Manager, Web Development

Position Overview

• Location Type: Remote
• Employment Type: Full Time
• Salary: Not specified

WP Engine empowers companies and agencies of all sizes to build, power, manage, and optimize their WordPress websites and applications with confidence. Serving 1.5 million customers across 150+ countries, the global technology company provides premium, enterprise-grade solutions, tools, and services, including specialized platforms for WordPress, industry-tailored eCommerce and agency solution suites, and developer-centric tools like Local, Advanced Custom Fields, and more. WP Engine’s innovative technology and industry-leading expertise are why 8% of the web visits a WP Engine-powered site daily. Learn more at wpengine.com.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Full Stack Web Development Team Lead to spearhead our WordPress platform initiatives. In this role, you will manage a team of up to 5 developers and ensure the seamless execution of complex development tasks across both frontend and backend ecosystems. Your expertise in WordPress Multisite, custom development, and API integrations will be pivotal in delivering a high-performance, secure, and scalable web platform.

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Project Management: Lead and manage a team of up to 5 developers.
• WordPress Core Development: Develop and maintain WordPress core functionality.
• Backend & API Management: Manage and optimize backend systems and API integrations.
• Database Optimisation & Performance Tuning: Optimize database performance and implement best practices.
• Infrastructure & Security: Manage infrastructure and ensure website security.
• Form Management & Integrations: Handle form management and integrations with third-party platforms.
• Testing & Quality Assurance: Implement and oversee testing and quality assurance processes.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Technical Expertise:
  • 5+ years of experience in full-stack web development.
  • Strong focus on WordPress development.
  • Experience with WordPress Multisite.
  • Proficiency in:
    • PHP
    • MySQL
    • HTML
    • CSS
    • JavaScript
    • REST APIs
    • Custom plugin development
    • API integrations
  • React, Vue.js, or other JavaScript frameworks (a plus)
• Backend & Database Management:
  • Experience with managing and optimizing large-scale WordPress Multisite databases.
  • Familiarity with query performance tuning and best practices.
  • Hands-on experience with cloud hosting, version control, and CI/CD pipelines.
• API Integrations & Automation:
  • Proven experience integrating with platforms like HubSpot, Allbound, and Everflow.
  • Understanding of API security and data management practices.
• Testing & Debugging:
  • Strong experience in implementing unit tests, integration tests, and troubleshooting complex issues.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience leading a development team in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and project management tools like Jira or Trello.
• Knowledge of DevOps best practices, including CI/CD pipelines and cloud-based environments.