Job description
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Senior CMS Engineer (PHP / WordPress / React) – Part-Time
We’re looking for a Senior CMS Engineer to support one of our clients in the development and maintenance of multiple high-traffic websites. This is a part-time role (approx. 50%) with a commitment until the end of the year, and a possible extension.
You’ll work on custom WordPress solutions, contribute to a component-driven architecture, and collaborate with a small, experienced engineering team. The ideal candidate is an independent problem-solver with strong experience in PHP, WordPress, React, and system design.
Start: within 2 weeks
Salary rate: up to 38EUR/h
Engagement: approx. 20 hours/week (flexible setup possible)
Contract type: B2B
Location: Remote
Duration: Until end of year, with potential extension
Interview process: Short tech screening + client interview
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain scalable, custom WordPress websites
- Refactor legacy codebases and simplify architecture
- Contribute to a shared theme system used across multiple platforms
- Implement component-based UI and design systems
- Follow best practices for accessibility (WCAG 2.1), code quality, and performance
- Work with enterprise-level tools such as VIP CLI and adhere to WordPress coding standards
- Manage tasks independently with minimal oversight
- Handle multiple projects in parallel with a focus on quality and maintainability
Must-Have Requirements:
- Advanced PHP development skills
- Proven experience in custom WordPress development (beyond plugin/theme configuration)
- Strong skills in React and system architecture/design
- Background in complex technical environments
- Ability to work independently and proactively
- Familiarity with large-scale WordPress environments (VIP platform, scalability, performance)
Nice-to-Have:
- Experience with Twig, Timber, Tailwind, Sass
- Automated testing and CI/CD workflows
- Familiarity with WP CLI and enterprise WordPress workflows
- Awareness of security and DevOps practices
- Component-driven development experience
In return, we offer:
- 100% remote, flexible work;
- work with an experienced team of developers and continuous development of your hard and soft skills;
- dev-friendly processes such as Continuous Integration, Continuous Delivery, Code Review and bug bashes;
- long-term collaboration on challenging products (FinTech, B2B software, E-commerce and more).
What will happen next?
- We would like to know you better, so we will invite you for a meeting with our recruiter.
- Next, you’ll be asked to solve the task or invited to an interview with technical person.
- If everything goes well, you will meet your future leader at the final online interview.
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If you need any disability-related adaptation at any step of the recruitment process – simply let the recruiter know! We’d be happy to help.
