OverviewHuman Made is seeking a Senior Web Engineer (external contractor / freelancer) to join our globally distributed team. You will work on WordPress projects, collaborate with senior engineers, and contribute to large-scale digital solutions. We are fully remote and have been for over 10 years.ResponsibilitiesTake ownership at a project level for your own work and for work that interacts with yoursAssist other developers on your projectsArchitect projects and complex subsystemsAssess the pros and cons of different approaches to software architectureCarry out bug fixes and debugging across your projectsImprove tooling, code, and communication on current or related projectsStay informed on development best practicesProactively address technical issuesPush for performance and security improvementsProvide architectural input for whole systemsWrite technical documentation for project architecture and decisionsRequirementsAs an external contractor/freelancer, you should be able to join teams and onboard efficiently with autonomy and the ability to meet tight deadlinesExcellent communication via remote work and experience with Agile project deliveryComprehensive understanding of modern web development with emphasis on PHP and JavaScript in a WordPress contextKnowledge of WordPress components and technologies, including WordPress internals and ecosystemAbility to architect complex WordPress projectsEngagement with wider company engineering team for activities such as code review and debugging assistanceQualifications / SkillsIn-depth understanding of JavaScript and/or PHPExpert WordPress knowledgeAbility to debug codeExperience with debugging toolsExpert HTML5 & CSSExperience with GitSolid MySQL understanding for database-driven appsExtensive experience with RESTful APIsAbility to set up local development environmentsEnglish communication skills (written and spoken) with ability to parse technical terminologyAbility to manage workload and juggle multiple tasksUnderstanding of performance considerationsUnderstanding of security considerationsAbility to architect complex subsystemsComprehensive understanding of WordPressProven experience on large enterprise WordPress development projectsDetailsSeniority level: Mid-Senior levelEmployment type: ContractJob function: OtherIndustries: IT Services and IT ConsultingApplication ProcessApply using the form on this advertComplete the follow-up questionnaireInterview with an in-house engineerReview of work examplesSuccessful candidates will be added to our systems and receive suitable opportunitiesBenefitsExperience working in an agency without long-term commitmentWork alongside WordPress industry-leading engineersAccess to networking channels with WordPress peers at Human MadePotential pathway to full-time employment #J-18808-Ljbffr