We are looking for an AI-First Senior Full Stack WordPress Engineer who does not just build websites but architects scalable, secure, high-performance digital platforms using modern engineering practices enhanced by AI.
This role is for engineers who integrate AI into their thinking, workflow, and problem-solving approach — using it to accelerate development, improve quality, and ship better systems.
Role OverviewAs an AI-First Senior Full Stack WordPress Engineer, you will lead the architecture, development, and optimization of scalable WordPress-based systems while leveraging AI tools to improve engineering velocity, code quality, and delivery standards.
You will work across backend, frontend, infrastructure, performance, and automation — ensuring robust, production-grade solutions.
Key ResponsibilitiesArchitect & Build Scalable WordPress Systems
Design and develop custom themes and plugins using modern PHP (OOP) standards
Architect scalable WordPress solutions (monolithic or headless where needed)
Build and maintain REST APIs and third-party integrations
Optimize database structure and complex queries
Implement caching, CDN, and performance layers
Ensure clean architecture and modular code structure
Contribute to technical architecture decisions
Full Stack Development
Backend:PHP (OOP), WordPress Core, Hooks, Filters
Custom plugin development
MySQL optimization
API integrations
Frontend:
HTML5, CSS3, SCSS/Tailwind
Modern JavaScript
React / Next.js (preferred for headless setups)
Custom Gutenberg blocks
DevOps & Deployment:
Git-based workflows
CI/CD pipelines
Cloud hosting environments
Staging & production best practices
AI-Enhanced Engineering Workflow (Core Focus)This is an AI-First role.
You must actively integrate AI into your daily engineering workflow.
Use AI tools (ChatGPT, Copilot, Claude, etc.) to:
Improve debugging efficiency
Refactor legacy code safely
Generate documentation
Identify performance bottlenecks
Detect potential security risks
Create test scenarios
Validate AI outputs through strong engineering judgment
Build automation scripts and internal tools to improve team productivity
Continuously explore new AI tools to optimize development lifecycle
We are not looking for occasional AI usage — we are looking for engineers who think AI-first.
Quality & Performance OwnershipOptimize Core Web Vitals and page performance
Implement security hardening best practices
Conduct code reviews and maintain high code standards
Ensure scalability and reliability
Monitor uptime and performance metrics
Handle malware remediation and vulnerability fixes when needed
Write testable, reusable, and maintainable code
You take ownership beyond “it works” — toward “it scales, performs, and lasts.”
Collaboration & DeliveryWork closely with Product, Growth, SEO, Design, and QA teams
Translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions
Mentor junior developers
Participate in sprint planning and architecture discussions
Communicate technical decisions clearly to stakeholders
What We’re Looking For
Required:5+ years of WordPress development experience
Strong fundamentals in:
OOP PHP
Data structures
MySQL
REST APIs
Deep understanding of WordPress core architecture
Experience building custom plugins from scratch
Experience handling performance optimization
Proven experience using AI tools in development workflow
Strong debugging and problem-solving skills
Headless WordPress experience
React / Next.js knowledge
CI/CD pipeline experience
Experience with Cloudflare, caching layers, CDN optimization
SEO technical implementation knowledge (schema, performance, indexing)
Experience building internal automation tools
Understanding of secure & responsible AI usage
Engineering fundamentals
System architecture thinking
AI-first workflow mindset
Clean, scalable, production-ready code
Ownership mentality
Ability to move confidently across technologies
Resume Submission
AI Engineering Story Submission
Share a 15–20 minute Google Drive video explaining:
A complex WordPress project you built
Architecture decisions made
Technical challenges faced
How AI tools supported your workflow
What you manually validated
Final measurable impact
Shortlisted candidates will present their case in the technical round.