About Rivet Hammer
Rivet Hammer is a premier software development agency specializing in creating cutting-edge digital solutions for clients across industries. We design, build, and scale high-performance websites and applications that drive growth and deliver exceptional user experiences.
At Rivet Hammer, we believe in:
- Craftsmanship: Building scalable, elegant, and efficient solutions that solve complex challenges.
- Collaboration: Fostering a culture of innovation and teamwork.
- Flexibility: Offering remote work and schedules that empower our team to deliver their best work.

If you’re an expert WordPress Engineer who thrives on developing innovative solutions, working on complex integrations, and optimizing systems for performance and scalability, this is the opportunity for you.
About the Role
As a Senior WordPress Engineer at Rivet Hammer, you will lead the development, deployment, and scaling of high-performing WordPress websites. Your role will span custom WordPress development, managing API integrations, and overseeing cloud-based infrastructure on AWS to ensure seamless scaling and top-tier performance.
You’ll collaborate closely with designers, project managers, and engineers to create exceptional digital experiences for our diverse client base.
Key Responsibilities

Custom WordPress Development
- Design, build, and maintain custom WordPress themes and plugins from scratch.
- Extend WordPress core functionalities through innovative solutions and integrations.
- Write and maintain clean, reusable, and well-documented PHP code.

API Integration and Management
- Develop and manage custom WordPress APIs to integrate with third-party platforms and systems.
- Implement reliable, scalable RESTful API solutions.
- Optimize API performance and ensure robust security.

AWS Infrastructure Management
- Manage WordPress deployment and scaling on AWS cloud infrastructure.
- Set up and maintain services such as EC2, RDS, S3, CloudFront, and Load Balancers for scalable and secure WordPress hosting.
- Optimize infrastructure for performance, uptime, and cost-efficiency.
- Automate deployments using CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.

Full-Stack Development
- Work on front-end and back-end development tasks, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP.
- Collaborate with UX designers to create responsive and visually stunning websites.
- Leverage modern front-end frameworks (React, Vue.js) as needed.

Performance and Optimization
- Improve site speed and performance, addressing Core Web Vitals and technical SEO.
- Utilize advanced caching strategies and database optimization techniques.
- Debug and resolve performance bottlenecks and website issues.

Team Collaboration and Leadership
- Mentor junior developers and promote a culture of technical excellence.
- Collaborate with project managers to deliver high-quality solutions on time.
- Contribute to defining technical standards, best practices, and architectural decisions.

Testing and Deployment
- Conduct thorough testing to identify and fix bugs pre- and post-deployment.
- Manage deployments across local, staging, and production environments using version control tools like Git and CI/CD pipelines.

Requirements

Technical Expertise
- Proven experience in full-stack WordPress development (themes, plugins, and APIs).
- Strong proficiency in PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and MySQL.
- Expertise in building custom WordPress plugins from scratch.
- Familiarity with modern front-end libraries/frameworks (e.g., React, Vue.js).

AWS Cloud Infrastructure
- Hands-on experience managing WordPress deployments on AWS.
- Proficiency with AWS services like EC2, RDS, S3, CloudFront, and Load Balancers.
- Ability to automate deployments with CI/CD tools and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, CloudFormation).
- Strong understanding of scaling WordPress for high-traffic environments.

API and Integration Skills
- Advanced experience with building and managing custom RESTful APIs.
- Integration expertise with third-party platforms (e.g., CRMs, analytics, payment gateways).

Performance Focus
- Demonstrated expertise in optimizing WordPress performance for speed and scalability.
- Knowledge of tools like Lighthouse, GTmetrix, SEMRush, or similar for performance auditing.

Soft Skills
- Excellent communication skills to collaborate with teams and clients.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Nice to Have
- Contributions to the WordPress community (e.g., plugins, themes, speaking engagements).
- Experience with containerization tools like Docker or Kubernetes.
- Knowledge of cloud-based DevOps practices and CI/CD tools (e.g., GitHub Actions, Jenkins).
- Familiarity with headless WordPress architectures such as Faust.js and Next.js.

What We Offer
- Remote-First Environment: Work from anywhere with a flexible schedule that supports your productivity.
- Professional Development: Collaborate with top-tier talent and grow your skills on exciting, challenging projects.
- Supportive Team Culture: Join a team that values creativity, innovation, and collaboration.
- Competitive Compensation: This is a contract hourly position with rates that scale with experience and performance over time.

How to Apply
If you’re ready to build transformative WordPress solutions and work with a world-class team, send us your resume, portfolio, hourly rate, and a brief cover letter. Include links to custom WordPress plugins, APIs, or AWS-managed WordPress deployments you’ve worked on — we’d love to see your expertise in action!
Reply to:
Bob Thordarson, CEO
Rivet Hammer
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