Senior PHP and WordPress Engineer @ Gigster
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About Virtasant
Virtasant is a global technology services company with over 4,000 professionals across 130+ countries. They specialize in cloud architecture, infrastructure, migration, and optimization, supporting Fortune 500 companies and fast-growing startups alike.
About the Role
The Senior PHP and WordPress Engineer will work on a large-scale, mission-driven publishing platform used by millions. This is a hands-on role with a focus on custom functionality, extending core WordPress behavior, and delivering clean, well-tested PHP code that scales effectively.
What You’ll Do
- Develop and maintain complex web applications using WordPress.
- Optimize performance, scalability, and reliability of a large system.
- Collaborate with internal and vendor teams to resolve issues.
- Participate in system architecture and design discussions.
- Review and improve code quality and maintain coding standards.
- Manage tasks in a fast-paced, priority-based environment.
- Contribute leadership and mentorship to improve engineering discipline.
What We’re Looking For
Must-Have Experience:
- 5+ years professional WordPress-focused development.
- Strong PHP expertise with deep WordPress architecture knowledge.
- Experience with Unit Testing (e.g., PHPUnit) and clean-coded practices.
- Competency in JavaScript/React/HTML/CSS.
- Proficiency with Git and collaborative workflows.
- Experience in remote, distributed teams with strong English communication.
- Strong ownership with post-release support capabilities.
Nice-to-Haves:
- Experience with Gutenberg block development.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (GCP/Azure preferred; AWS transferable).
- Knowledge of Docker, build tooling, and Agile practices.
- Exposure to Node.js/GraphQL and accessibility standards.
- Experience using AI-assisted tools like Copilot.
Tools and Environment
WordPress, PHP, Unit Testing (PHPUnit), JavaScript/React/HTML/CSS, Git.
Our Recruitment Process
- Recruiter Screen
- Technical Interview
- Client Interview I
- Client Interview II
What We Offer
This is a totally remote, full time position with flexible work hours on a contractor agreement. Payment is in USD, weekly or monthly based on your preference, with 4 hours overlapping with Doha, Qatar.
Key Skills/Competency
- WordPress
- PHP
- Unit Testing
- JavaScript
- React
- Git
- Scalability
- Architecture
- Remote Work
- Mentorship
How to Get Hired at Gigster
🎯 Tips for Getting Hired
- Customize your resume: Highlight WordPress and PHP expertise.
- Showcase testing skills: Mention PHPUnit experience.
- Emphasize remote work: Detail distributed team experiences.
- Prepare examples: Present scalable project achievements.