Overview: We’re hiring a seasoned WordPress Developer with enterprise-level experience, specifically on the WordPress VIP platform, to help us deliver secure, performant, and scalable websites for high-traffic content and marketing needs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, customize, and maintain high-performance WordPress themes and plugins
- Work within the WordPress VIP platform to ensure code quality, security, and performance
- Collaborate with design, content, and DevOps teams on website and CMS needs
- Implement advanced publishing workflows, multilingual support, and custom Gutenberg blocks
- Optimize for SEO, accessibility, and mobile responsiveness
- Conduct code reviews and work within VIP’s rigorous development standards
- Handle large-scale content migrations and integrations with external platforms (CRM, analytics, etc.)
Requirements:
- 5+ years of WordPress development experience, including at least 1–2 years with WordPress VIP or other enterprise-grade WordPress environments
- Expertise in PHP, MySQL, JavaScript (including React), HTML5, and CSS3
- Familiarity with Git workflows and continuous integration/deployment practices
- Understanding of WP REST API, GraphQL, and headless WordPress setups
- Experience managing performance and security in high-scale environments
- Ability to navigate Wordpress VIP-specific review and deployment processes
Salary & Benefits
- Salary Dependent on Experience
- Competitive PTO
- Employee health, vision and dental insurance
- Company 401k Program
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of the responsibilities for this role. Other responsibilities may be required from time to time.
Team 201 (Livy Technologies, Inc.) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating and fostering an environment focused on empowerment where everyone can thrive.
About Team 201:
Team 201 is the digital agency for high-growth B2B tech brands. Our sweet spot is companies at key inflection points in their business growth. We have decades of experience working with Fortune 500 companies and venture-backed startups. We operate like an extension of our clients’ teams. Our mission is to ensure they thrive in this ever-changing digital marketing landscape.
Our very best team members are self aware.
- They know themselves - their strengths and areas of improvement.
- They’re confident in asking for help.
- They like to share ideas and collaborate.
- They celebrate feedback as a way to improve.
- They are life-long learners.
- They understand active listening.
- They take accountability.
Learn more about us and our values at Team201.io.
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