Senior WordPress Developer

Role Overview:

We are seeking experienced Senior WordPress Developers to tackle the most complex technical challenges in Hilton's ADC re-platforming initiative. This senior role involves architecting and building sophisticated WordPress plugins, developing advanced Gutenberg blocks with complex data interactions, and leading the technical implementation of high-priority features across multiple application migrations. The position requires deep WordPress Multi-Site expertise, advanced React/Gutenberg skills, and the ability to work independently on complex problems while mentoring mid-level and junior developers. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with the Technical Lead on architectural decisions, implement critical integrations with external systems, and ensure code quality through comprehensive testing and peer review, thriving in a collaborative, AI-augmented development environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop high-complexity WordPress plugins and features
• Build advanced Gutenberg blocks with complex interactions
• Implement critical integrations with external systems (Hilton Restful APIs)
• Optimize performance-critical code paths
• Resolve high-priority complex tickets
• Mentor mid-level and junior developers
• Conduct code reviews and provide technical guidance
• Participate in architecture decisions with Technical Lead
• Establish coding standards and best practices
• Lead technical discussions and problem-solving sessions
• Lead data migration efforts from .NET/MSSQL to WordPress/MySQL
• Design and implement integration adapters for external systems
• Ensure data integrity and validation during migrations
• Build migration tools and automation scripts
• Write comprehensive unit and integration tests
• Document complex features and architectural decisions
• Participate in sprint planning and estimation
• Collaborate with QA Lead on testing strategies

Required Skills:

• Deep WordPress Multi-Site expertise
• Advanced React/Gutenberg skills
• Proficiency in JavaScript
• Experience with MySQL
• Strong background in Content Management and Digital development
• Ability to architect and build sophisticated WordPress plugins
• Experience with complex data interactions and external system integrations
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work independently on complex problems
• Experience in mentoring and technical leadership
• Familiarity with code reviews and establishing coding standards
• Knowledge of data migration strategies and tools
• Proficiency in writing unit and integration tests
• Experience with documentation of features and architectural decisions

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience required in development