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As a WordPress technology company WP Engine is passionate about supporting the WordPress open source community and is delighted to offer this opportunity to engage the community in making WordPress an amazing Headless CMS through our WPGraphQL and Faust.js™ initiatives. If you are a Software Engineer excited about open source WordPress evolution and new web technology architectures then this may be the role for you.
WPGraphQL is a free, open-source WordPress plugin that provides an extendable GraphQL schema and API for any WordPress site.
Faust.js™ is a JavaScript library (and companion WordPress plugin) that solves common problems for developers building headless WordPress sites.
Member of a passionate team evolving open source projects in the following areas:
WPGraphQL and its ecosystem of extensions
Faust.js™ library
Engaging with the community on a daily basis to gain in depth insights
Proactively advise and act on feedback for the benefit of the community
Collaborate with the team and the community to formulate and deliver new features
Participate in a methodical agile process supporting a high performance self directed team
Adhere to high quality software development and test procedures
Participate and be proactive in the continuous improvement of the team’s processes, tools and ways of working.
Open Source Enthusiast: Passionate about open source software with a commitment to sharing and contributing to the community.
Effective Communicator: Able and willing to engage publicly on technical challenges and concerns.
WordPress Development: Deep understanding of WordPress development best practices.
API Knowledge: Familiar with GraphQL and/or RESTful APIs.
Software Development Experience: Ideally, 5+ years of experience in a software development role with a track record of delivering high-quality software.
Continuous Learner: Demonstrated history of staying current with technology trends through continuous learning.
Proactive Problem Solver: Possess natural problem-solving abilities, an inquisitive personality, and the capability to tackle issues even with uncertain requirements.
Familiarity with headless concepts (SSG, SSR, ISR, etc).
Experience with git.
Understanding and experience in agile development processes.
Experience with API tools like Postman, GraphiQL, etc.
Proven experience contributing to public open source projects.
Experience in developing custom WordPress plugins or building custom blocks.
Skilled in one or more of the following:
PHP
WordPress
JavaScript
TypeScript
React
Next.js
The Perks and Benefits.
Company Stock Options (Every employee is an owner in the company)
Health Benefits (100% Paid Employee Medical, Dental, and Vision)
Pension Scheme with a match
Life Insurance and Income Protection (100% Paid)
Supplementary Maternity & Paternity Pay and Caregiver’s Leave
Employee Assistance Program
Generous Vacation Time (Who doesn’t like time off)
Home Office Stipend
Tax free annual wellness benefit through Clevercards
4 Company Wellness Days
On-going education through LinkedIn Learning, Workday Learning and our Career Growth Portal
Free annual subscription to Calm
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At WP Engine, we strive to have the broadest possible view of diversity, going beyond visible differences to include the background, experiences, skills, and perspectives that make each person unique. WP Engine is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.
Base Salary Range
We believe that compensation should be reflective of the impact you have within the organization relative to the market value of your role. The estimated base salary range for this position is as listed above. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay. Our salary ranges are determined by job role and responsibilities and level. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for salaries for the position nationwide. The actual base pay will vary based on various factors including job-related skills and individual qualifications objectively assessed during the interview process. Your talent acquisition partner can share more about the total rewards package at WP Engine including any additional total rewards components such as equity, variable pay plans (if applicable), and benefits during the hiring process.
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