Senior PHP and WordPress Engineer
@ Gigster

Hybrid
$120,000
Hybrid
Contractor
Posted 21 days ago

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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
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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.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review WordPress core internals.
Practice PHP coding challenges.
Study unit testing with PHPUnit.
Familiarize with cloud platform basics.

Behavioral Questions

Describe remote collaboration challenges.
Explain scaling large systems.
Discuss mentorship experiences.
Share conflict resolution examples.

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