WordPress/Gutenberg Developer

  • Posted 10 hours ago | Updated 10 hours ago

Overview

Remote
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2
Contract - 6 month(s)
No Travel Required

Skills

django wordpress
api
html/css/php/mysql
SQL

Job Details

Position: Mid-Level WordPress/Gutenberg Developer
Required Skills & Experience
WordPress Expertise (3-5 years):
WordPress Multi-Site architecture - Network administration, site management, and multi-tenant configurations
Custom plugin development - Object-oriented PHP, WordPress hooks/filters, custom post types, taxonomies
WordPress REST API - Custom endpoints, authentication, data serialization
WordPress security best practices - Input sanitization, nonce validation, capability checks, SQL injection prevention
WordPress performance optimization - Object caching, transients, query optimization, lazy loading

Gutenberg/React Development (2-4 years):
Gutenberg block development - Custom blocks using @wordpress/scripts, block.json, InspectorControls
React fundamentals - Components, hooks (useState, useEffect, useContext), props, state management
JavaScript ES6+ - Arrow functions, destructuring, async/await, modules, promises
WordPress data layer - @wordpress/data, useSelect, useDispatch, custom stores
Block patterns and variations - Reusable block patterns, block variations, template parts

Migration (20%):
Assist with data migration from .NET/MSSQL to WordPress/MySQL
Implement data transformation and validation logic
Test migrated data for accuracy and completeness
Document migration processes and lessons learned

Integration (10%):
Integrate with Corporate Systems API (CSAPI) for master data
Implement authentication and authorization patterns
Build integration adapters for external systems
Test integration points for reliability and performance

Collaboration (10%):
Work with senior developers and architects on technical decisions
Collaborate with the QA team on testing strategies
Participate in sprint planning and daily standups
Communicate progress and blockers to the technical lead

Success Metrics
Code Quality: 90%+ code coverage, zero critical security vulnerabilities
Velocity: Complete assigned tickets within sprint commitments
Collaboration: Positive peer reviews, effective communication
Learning: Demonstrate growth in WordPress Multi-Site and Gutenberg expertise

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