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Forum One

Senior Back-End Engineer, WordPress

Forum One

. Develop and support complex WordPress implementations, including custom themes, plugins, and Gutenberg blocks .

Posted 4/21/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $84,000 - $126,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
DrupalJavaScriptPHPServiceNowWordPress

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Develop and support complex WordPress implementations, including custom themes, plugins, and Gutenberg blocks
  • Translate technical architecture and requirements into scalable, maintainable back-end code
  • Contribute to headless and decoupled WordPress implementations as directed by Technical Architects
  • Integrate third-party platforms and APIs (such as Salesforce and ServiceNow) to extend functionality and solve client challenges
  • Leverage modern AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Claude Code, Cursor) to improve efficiency and code quality
  • Provide input on feasibility, performance, and implementation approaches during project planning
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues to ensure the stability and success of our platforms
  • Serve as a contributor with deep expertise in back-end development and WordPress
  • Stay current with emerging technologies and development tools
  • Help solve complex technical challenges and share knowledge across teams
  • Contribute to internal tools and open-source efforts that enhance delivery quality and efficiency

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 5 years of experience in software engineering or a related field
  • Deep expertise in PHP and WordPress back-end development
  • Strong experience building custom WordPress themes and plugins
  • Solid understanding of JavaScript, CSS, and modern web development practices
  • Strong knowledge of database design, implementation, and optimization
  • Familiarity with other CMS platforms (Drupal, Craft, Payload) is a plus
  • Experience integrating third-party APIs and enterprise platforms
  • Proficiency with Git and modern development workflows
  • Experience using AI-assisted development tools to enhance productivity
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to secure, high-quality code
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams
  • U.S. citizen or legal resident and able to work domestically
  • Able to attain a low-level security clearance.

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Purpose-driven work with nonprofits and public sector organizations
  • A collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment
  • Opportunities to work on complex, high-impact digital platforms
  • A culture that values learning, innovation, and continuous improvement
  • Flexibility and support for remote work

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Hard Skills & Tools
PHPWordPresscustom themespluginsJavaScriptCSSdatabase designAPI integrationGitAI-assisted development tools
Soft Skills
attention to detailcommunication skillscollaborationproblem-solving