Lead WordPress/PHP Developer

Linchpin is looking for a Lead PHP Developer to join our team. The engineer will help with both internal and client-facing WordPress projects. Candidates must have an advanced PHP development skillset with experience working on team-based projects. This is an opportunity to lead by example while helping to nurture and develop a culture that believes in self-motivation and growth.

Candidates should possess strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work individually, as well as within a team. Personal responsibility and time management skills are paramount in order for the candidate to be successful in this role.

This is a fully remote position.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Comprehensive PHP knowledge
• Proven work experience with LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySql, PHP), and Git.
• Strong knowledge of modern PHP practices (autoloading, dependency management, OOP, MVC, etc.)
• Mid to strong JavaScript experience (modern practices, webpack, babel, ES2015+ syntax)
• Ability to code WordPress plugins and themes utilizing WordPress and industry best practices.
• Understanding of security best practices.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop new features, plugins, and advanced theme components within WordPress.
• Develop tools for internal use by Linchpin.
• Understand and implement security measures and understand WordPress security best practices.
• Ability to plan, conceptualize, and deliver projects (planning, estimating, developing, collaborating, testing, and QA) with other team members.
• Integrate with 3rd party APIs with performance and security in mind.

Bonus Experience

• CSS preprocessors (Sass or PostCSS)
• Responsive Frameworks (Foundation, Bulma, etc)
• React knowledge is fun, but not needed
• 3rd party APIs
• AWS or other Cloud Computing platforms
• Writing and creating tests
• Continuous Integration and Deployment practices
• Creating WordPress Blocks

If you feel as though this is the right fit for you please apply with your resume and at least 3 links to work examples, if you can please include an open-sourced project you have contributed to.