Position: Senior PHP / WordPress Team Lead
Company: Bright Development
Experience required: 5y
English level: fluent

Company Overview:
Bright is a leading digital solutions provider, offering innovative and creative website development services to clients across various industries. We are currently seeking an experienced Senior PHP & WordPress Developer to lead our team of WordPress developers, improve company processes for website creation, and manage projects from inception to completion. This role requires extensive experience in using WordPress as a headless CMS, developing custom plugins, and implementing complex WordPress solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Lead and manage a team of WordPress developers, providing technical guidance, mentorship, and support to ensure timely delivery of projects.
2. Collaborate with project managers, designers, and other stakeholders to define project requirements, timelines, and deliverables.
3. Develop and implement efficient processes for website creation, ensuring consistency, quality, and adherence to best practices.
4. Design, develop, and maintain custom WordPress themes and plugins to meet client requirements and enhance the functionality of their websites.
5. Utilize WordPress as a headless CMS to deliver content through APIs, creating seamless integrations with various front-end frameworks and technologies.
6. Optimize websites for performance, security, and scalability, ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices.
7. Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members, promoting a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
8. Stay updated on the latest industry trends, tools, and technologies related to WordPress development, and provide recommendations for incorporating them into the company's offerings.
9. Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, providing timely and effective solutions to meet client needs.
10. Work closely with the sales and marketing teams to support the company's business development efforts, participating in client meetings and presentations as required.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
1. 5+ years of experience in PHP and WordPress development, with a proven track record of successful project delivery.
2. Strong knowledge of WordPress architecture, including custom theme and plugin development.
3. Proficiency in PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and related web development technologies.
4. Experience using WordPress as a headless CMS and integrating it with front-end frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.js.
5. Solid understanding of RESTful APIs, JSON, and XML.
6. Familiarity with version control systems like Git and Agile development methodologies.
7. Experience with performance optimization, caching, and SEO best practices.
8. Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.
9. Strong leadership, communication, and project management abilities.
10. Ability to work with a non-invasive tracker required to report on hours spent to our clients.
11. Ability to communicate with team members based in US and Asia.
 
What We Offer:
● Competitive salary and benefits package (available at the end of the year), including health insurance, retirement plan, and paid time off.
● A supportive and dynamic work environment that encourages personal and professional growth.
● Opportunities for skill development through training, workshops, and conferences.
● The chance to work with cutting-edge technologies and contribute to exciting projects.
Preferred Skills & Qualifications:
1. Experience working in a digital agency or consulting environment.
2. Knowledge of additional CMS platforms like Drupal, Joomla, or Magento.
3. Familiarity with web accessibility standards (WCAG, ADA, etc.).
4. Experience with server administration, cloud platforms, and hosting environments.