WooCommerce Engineer (Large-scale Project)

Company Overview

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Job Summary

We are seeking a Senior Full Stack Engineer (WooCommerce) with extensive technical expertise and a passion for developing high-performance, scalable eCommerce solutions. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in custom plugin development, performance optimization, and system architecture, balancing hands-on coding with technical leadership. This role entails working on complex, high-traffic WooCommerce implementations to architect solutions that are robust, fast, and maintainable, requiring both deep technical skills and strong problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain custom WordPress and WooCommerce plugins, themes, and APIs.
• Architect and implement scalable and performant eCommerce solutions capable of handling large product catalogs (100k+ SKUs) and high concurrent traffic.
• Optimize website performance at both application and server levels, including caching, query optimization, and resource management.
• Implement custom pricing, shipping, and discount logic based on business rules (e.g., distance, postal code, or customer type).
• Integrate third-party APIs (payment gateways, CRMs, ERPs, shipping, inventory, etc.) with secure data handling and robust error management.
• Manage large data imports, migrations, and cron jobs efficiently.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues, ensuring high uptime and smooth customer experiences.
• Apply best practices in SEO optimization, code versioning, and CI/CD deployment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (designers, project managers, QA) to deliver high-quality digital experiences.
• Mentor junior developers and participate in code reviews to maintain coding standards.

Qualifications

• Core Technologies:

  • Proficient in WordPress (Core, REST API, Hooks, Filters)
  • Expertise in WooCommerce (customization, architecture, performance tuning)
  • Advanced knowledge of PHP 7.x / 8.x
  • Strong skills in MySQL (query optimization, indexing, data structure design)
  • Experience with JavaScript (ES6+), jQuery, AJAX
  • Familiarity with HTML5, CSS3, SASS, Tailwind / Bootstrap
  • Version control expertise with Git (GitHub, Bitbucket, or GitLab)

• Performance & Optimization:

  • Experience with object caching (Redis, Memcached), page caching, and transients
  • Knowledge of image optimization, lazy loading, and CSS/JS minification
  • Understanding of CDN configuration and load balancing
  • Database optimization skills for handling large datasets

• Server & DevOps:

  • Familiarity with Nginx, Apache, PHP-FPM, and MySQL tuning
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Bitbucket Pipelines)
  • Knowledge of cloud services (AWS, DigitalOcean, Google Cloud, WP Engine, Kinsta)
  • Proficient in logging and monitoring tools (New Relic, Query Monitor, WP-CLI)

• Integrations:

  • Experience with payment, shipping, inventory sync, CRM, and ERP integrations via REST or SOAP APIs
  • Familiarity with webhooks and asynchronous job handling

• SEO & Analytics:

  • Competent in on-page SEO (schema, metadata, sitemaps)
  • Experience with SEO tools like Yoast, RankMath, or AIOSEO
  • Proficient in integrating Google Analytics, GTM, and Search Console

Preferred Skills

• Experience with headless WordPress using technologies like Next.js or React
• Knowledge of Docker or containerized environments
• Familiarity with ElasticSearch, Algolia, or similar technologies for product search
• Contributions to WordPress open-source projects
• Understanding of UX optimization and A/B testing

Experience

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in relevant roles, demonstrating significant project involvement and technical leadership.

Environment

• This position is remote, offering flexibility for a productive work-life balance.

Salary

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Growth Opportunities

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Benefits

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