HighLevel is hiring a Lead Engineer - Wordpress

About the Role

HighLevel is seeking a Lead Engineer - WordPress to guide the technical vision and development of our WordPress-based platform. In this role, you will be responsible for architecting robust, scalable solutions and providing technical leadership.

What You'll Do

  • Lead the architecture and development of complex WordPress solutions
  • Establish and enforce coding standards, performance benchmarks, and security best practices
  • Mentor and guide team members on WordPress development and engineering principles
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to translate product requirements into technical specifications
  • Diagnose and resolve advanced technical challenges and performance bottlenecks

What We're Looking For

  • Proven experience leading WordPress development projects from conception to delivery
  • Expert-level knowledge of WordPress core, theme/plugin architecture, and the REST API
  • Strong background in modern PHP development, JavaScript (ES6+), and associated tooling
  • Deep understanding of web performance optimization, security, and scalable infrastructure
  • Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach to problem-solving

HighLevel is an equal opportunity employer.

Required Skills
WordPressLeadershipTeam ManagementProject ManagementTechnical Strategy WordPressLeadershipTeam ManagementProject ManagementTechnical Strategy
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