Senior Web Engineer

Posted Dec 23

Location: Remote - Anywhere (Open to applicants located anywhere around the globe.)

At 10up, we call developers like you engineers because you aren’t just a “coder”: you’re an innovative problem solver that uses web programming skills to divine smart, creative solutions to client challenges. As a Senior Web Engineer at 10up, you are an integral part in building websites and solutions utilized by millions of people daily. 10uppers have been pushing the boundaries of WordPress for over 12 years—become an engineer that innovates the internet by building exciting projects alongside a top-in-the-field team.

You’ll work on a combination of unique projects and ongoing support engagements that help season your skills. As a leading digital agency, 10up’s client roster spans from innovative startups and impactful non-profits to some of the biggest names in the industry, such as ESPN, Google, The New York Times Co., Microsoft, and The Nobel Prize Committee.

As a 10upper, you have options for flexible and alternative work schedules. Intentionally remote since day one, spanning six continents and 40 countries, 10up fully embraces the benefits of distributed work.

What you will do:

  • Develop enterprise-level WordPress plugins and/or themes primarily using PHP and Gutenberg blocks in React.js.
  • Support learning by mentoring other fellow engineers and providing code reviews.
  • Drive strategy and lead back-end technical vision on large-scale projects.
  • Solve complex problems in simple yet elegant ways.
  • Ultimately you will make the web better by finely crafting websites, apps, and tools that reach millions of online visitors every day.

About you:

  • You love perfecting your skills in WordPress engineering and Gutenberg.
  • You have experience supporting headless JavaScript projects with WordPress.
  • You have a code portfolio. Link us to your best WordPress work on GitHub and you’ll never have to do any live coding or whiteboard testing! 
  • You are comfortable talking to clients and team members to clearly present your thoughts.
  • You have extensive Git workflow experience in back-end-focused web development.
  • You have the ability to expertly debug performance and caching issues.
  • You prefer to work fully remote and are effective at engaging in a distributed team from the location of your choosing.

Benefits of interest:

  • Multiple paid time off programs, including accrued PTO, parental leave, bereavement leave, and company holidays – including an all-company break from Christmas Eve to New Years Day.
  • Health, dental, and life insurance programs (available for United States team members).
  • Retirement contribution programs (currently available in the U.S. and U.K.).Flexible and alternate schedule programs - including options for 4-day work week (Monday-Thursday) configurations.
  • $3,000 USD accrued annually in professional development budget for you to spend on conferences, training, or to buy back time for programs like independent study.
  • Global Company summits – opportunities to meet, socialize and learn with fellow 10uppers in person at remarkable destinations. 
  • An end-of-year all-hands bonus program, along with smaller opportunities for recognition throughout the year.
  • A Director of Engineering that supports your career growth and development.
  • If you are passionate about 10up's mission and think you have what it takes to be successful in this role even if you don't check all the boxes, please apply. We'd appreciate the opportunity to personally review your application. Everyone gets a response. Read more about What to Expect through our Recruiting process.
  • We don't want you to miss any communication from us! To ensure you receive updates on your application, please add jobs@10up.com to your contacts list! #LI-Remote

$60,000 - $120,000 a year

Join our team! 

If you are passionate about 10up's mission and think you have what it takes to be successful in this role even if you don't check all the boxes, please apply. If you consider yourself a Full-Stack Engineer, please choose the discipline and job title that most closely aligns with your focus/primary area of expertise. We personally review each application and can always pivot roles after you enter the hiring process.

Read more about What to Expect through our Recruiting process.

Everyone gets a response and we don't want you to miss any communication from us! To ensure you receive updates on your application, please add jobs@10up.com to your contacts list! #LI-Remote