Intermediate PHP WordPress Engineer

Leobit is a full-cycle web and mobile application development provider for the technology companies and startups primarily located in the US, Canada, Australia, the UK, and the EU. Our technology focus covers .NET, Angular, React, iOS, Android, Ruby, PHP, and a comprehensive range of other technologies from Microsoft, Web, and Mobile Stacks.

We are looking for an Intermediate PHP WordPress Engineer to join our team.

Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience in PHP development, with a strong focus on WordPress
• In-depth knowledge of WordPress themes, plugins, and the WordPress Codex
• Good knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and popular front-end frameworks (e.g., Bootstrap, Tailwind)
• Experience with MySQL databases, including database design and optimization
• Good understanding of REST APIs and AJAX
• Knowledge of OOP principles and familiarity with design patterns
• Experience working with version control systems (e.g., Git, GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket)
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes
• Familiarity with TYPO3, ACF, NinjaForms, and WooCommerce development
• Experience with Google Merchant integration and related e-commerce tools
• Understanding of HTML variations (e.g., HAML, VOLT, XML)
• Knowledge of composer and package management tools
• Basic understanding of frameworks like Laravel and Vue.js
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Level of English: Upper-Intermediate (at least)

Responsibilities:

• Assist in collecting and documenting requirements
• Collaborate with the team and mentor junior developers
• Develop and deliver applications in accordance with established standards
• Implement code refactoring and optimization techniques
• Follow the Gitflow workflow, merge source code, and resolve merge conflicts effectively
• Research and reuse existing technical solutions to optimize development time
• Create flowcharts, layouts, diagrams, and other visualizations to communicate processes
• Estimate development tasks using different techniques
• Perform code reviews to ensure adherence to standards and best practices
• Describe, prioritize, and assign tasks to team members
• Perform unit testing, write simple automation scripts, and collect code coverage
• Maintain and upgrade existing systems and ensure long-term performance
• Develop and deliver projects from scratch with minimal supervision
• Collect and share best practices of development with team members

We offer:

• Interesting and challenging projects
• Competitive compensation and regular results-based salary review
• A broad range of professional education and personal development possibilities
• Comfortable and cozy working environment
• Motivated colleagues with profound knowledge of the technical field