If you're enthusiastic and passionate about WordPress, then you’re a perfect fit for the Zitec team!

What you will do:

* Lead the development and architecture of complex WordPress websites and applications;
* Develop and maintain custom WordPress plugins and themes;
* Design and implement custom WordPress setups with advanced functionality;
* Architect and integrate WordPress with third-party APIs and services;
* Mentor junior developers and provide technical guidance to the team;
* Work with the Zitec team and the client's team to ensure functionality needs are handled effectively through native WordPress, custom development, or carefully selected plugins;
* Maintain version control and collaborate using Git-based workflows and GitLab;
* Design CI/CD pipelines for WordPress projects;
* Optimize website performance, security, and user experience;
* Lead website performance testing and optimization initiatives;
* Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues;
* Design and implement containerized WordPress environments;
* Perform technical audits and codebase reviews to identify refactoring opportunities and ensure adherence to best practices.

What you need for this role:

* Expert knowledge of WordPress core, including hooks, filters, and the WordPress lifecycle;
* Mastery of custom WordPress developmen,t including theme development, plugin architecture, and custom admin interfaces;
* Advanced understanding of the WordPress Codex, Custom Post Types, Custom Taxonomies, Custom Fields, Shortcodes, and Admin POST/AJAX functionalities;
* Knowledge of PHP 8, including OOP principles, namespaces, composer, and modern PHP practices;
* Experience with WordPress Multisite and complex WooCommerce implementations;
* Experience with WordPress multilingual implementations (WPML, Polylang);
* Advanced understanding of WordPress security best practices and performance optimization techniques;
* Experience with WordPress site migrations and complex data transformations.

* Expert knowledge of Composer for dependency management in WordPress projects;
* Experience with Webpack for building and optimizing WordPress theme assets;
* Proficiency with modern front-end tooling for WordPress development;
* Advanced knowledge of Git, GitLab, including branching strategies and GitLab CI/CD pipelines;
* Experience creating and maintaining CI/CD variables and build processes;
* Expertise with Docker, including creating custom WordPress Docker images and configurations;
* Experience with both Apache + PHP and NGINX + PHP-FPM configurations for WordPress;
* Working knowledge of Kubernetes, including experience with ConfigMaps, Secrets, and debugging applications in K8s environments;
* Linux command-line skills for troubleshooting.

Database & Integration Expertise:

* Advanced MySQL knowledge for custom plugin development, database optimization, and complex queries;
* Experience designing and implementing custom database schemas for WordPress extensions;
* Proven experience integrating WordPress with various third-party services, including:
-> Payment gateways and processors
-> Shipping and logistics APIs
-> CRM and ERP systems
-> Marketing automation platforms
-> E-commerce integrations
-> Custom REST API implementations
* Experience developing custom WordPress REST API endpoints

Front-end Technologies:

* Advanced understanding of front-end technologies, including HTML5, CSS3, SCSS/SASS, JavaScript (ES7+)
* Knowledge of responsive design, accessibility standards (WCAG), and cross-browser compatibility

Professional Skills:

* Proven track record of leading WordPress projects from concept to completion
* Strong problem-solving skills and ability to architect complex WordPress solutions
* Excellent code review skills and attention to detail
* Strong SEO understanding and implementation experience
* Experience with website performance optimization and testing
* Excellent communication and collaboration skills
* Fluency in English, both written and spoken
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Nice to have:

* Experience in modern JavaScript frameworks/libraries (React, Vue.js) in WordPress contexts;
* Knowledge of cloud hosting solutions for WordPress (AWS, Azure, GCP) and ability to make informed recommendations based on website traffic, usage patterns, and budget constraints;
* Experience with various WordPress hosting environments:
-> Azure: App Service, Container Apps, AKS (Azure Kubernetes Service);
-> AWS: EC2, ECS, EKS;
-> GCP: Cloud Run, GKE (Google Kubernetes Engine), Compute Engine;
* Experience with shared hosting environments like Siteground, cPanel-based hosts;
* Experience with content delivery networks (CDNs) and their integration with WordPress;
* Experience implementing disaster recovery and high-availability solutions for WordPress;
* Experience with WordPress application monitoring tools (New Relic, Datadog).

Our process starts here. What should you expect?

✨ A get-to-know-HR Discussion with your recruiter;

✨ A technical test that will show us your job-related skills;

✨A technical discussion based on the test with our technical colleagues, Oana Cutus / Marius Gherghe and Adrian Cotorabai;

Our recruitment process is designed to foster diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.