Photon
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
Architect and lead multisite WordPress platforms
optimized for scalability, performance, and maintainability.
Design and implement a
modular, reusable theme architecture
to support multiple brands under a single multisite umbrella.
Define and optimize
performance benchmarks
including page load speed, Core Web Vitals, and server response time.
Collaborate with Cloudflare/DevOps teams to resolve
cache invalidation issues
(e.g., metadata not refreshing) and implement
smart caching strategies .
Build and extend
Gutenberg blocks
to enable intuitive content creation and cross-site publishing.
Integrate WordPress with third-party systems (CRM, analytics, APIs, forms, personalization engines).
Drive the
migration of legacy systems
into a unified WordPress multisite or headless architecture.
Champion
coding standards , CI/CD pipelines, security practices, and deployment workflows.
Work closely with UI/UX, SEO, and content teams to ensure brand consistency and editorial efficiency.
Requirements
Expertise in
PHP ,
WordPress Core ,
custom themes , and
plugin development .
Strong experience with
WordPress multisite
and
block editor (Gutenberg)
customization.
Deep understanding of
performance optimization : object caching, page caching, lazy loading, asset bundling.
Experience solving
cache/CDN challenges
(e.g., Cloudflare) and implementing cache-busting strategies.
Familiarity with
REST APIs ,
GraphQL , and
headless WordPress
(e.g., Next.js, Gatsby).
Knowledge of hosting platforms like
WP Engine ,
Kinsta , or
AWS/CloudFront .
Comfortable working with
CI/CD pipelines , Git workflows, and deployment automation.
Excellent communication and stakeholder collaboration skills.
Nice to Have
Experience with
Contentful, Strapi , or transitioning from WordPress to headless CMS.
Familiarity with
accessibility (WCAG)
and SEO best practices at scale.
Experience supporting
multi-language or geo-targeted content
across regions or brands.
Compensation, Benefits and Duration
Minimum Compensation: USD 64,000 Maximum Compensation: USD 224,000 Compensation is based on actual experience and qualifications of the candidate. The above is a reasonable and a good faith estimate for the role. Medical, vision, and dental benefits, 401k retirement plan, variable pay/incentives, paid time off, and paid holidays are available for full time employees. This position is available for independent contractors No applications will be considered if received more than 120 days after the date of this post
Key Responsibilities
Architect and lead multisite WordPress platforms
optimized for scalability, performance, and maintainability.
Design and implement a
modular, reusable theme architecture
to support multiple brands under a single multisite umbrella.
Define and optimize
performance benchmarks
including page load speed, Core Web Vitals, and server response time.
Collaborate with Cloudflare/DevOps teams to resolve
cache invalidation issues
(e.g., metadata not refreshing) and implement
smart caching strategies .
Build and extend
Gutenberg blocks
to enable intuitive content creation and cross-site publishing.
Integrate WordPress with third-party systems (CRM, analytics, APIs, forms, personalization engines).
Drive the
migration of legacy systems
into a unified WordPress multisite or headless architecture.
Champion
coding standards , CI/CD pipelines, security practices, and deployment workflows.
Work closely with UI/UX, SEO, and content teams to ensure brand consistency and editorial efficiency.
Requirements
Expertise in
PHP ,
WordPress Core ,
custom themes , and
plugin development .
Strong experience with
WordPress multisite
and
block editor (Gutenberg)
customization.
Deep understanding of
performance optimization : object caching, page caching, lazy loading, asset bundling.
Experience solving
cache/CDN challenges
(e.g., Cloudflare) and implementing cache-busting strategies.
Familiarity with
REST APIs ,
GraphQL , and
headless WordPress
(e.g., Next.js, Gatsby).
Knowledge of hosting platforms like
WP Engine ,
Kinsta , or
AWS/CloudFront .
Comfortable working with
CI/CD pipelines , Git workflows, and deployment automation.
Excellent communication and stakeholder collaboration skills.
Nice to Have
Experience with
Contentful, Strapi , or transitioning from WordPress to headless CMS.
Familiarity with
accessibility (WCAG)
and SEO best practices at scale.
Experience supporting
multi-language or geo-targeted content
across regions or brands.
Compensation, Benefits and Duration
Minimum Compensation: USD 64,000 Maximum Compensation: USD 224,000 Compensation is based on actual experience and qualifications of the candidate. The above is a reasonable and a good faith estimate for the role. Medical, vision, and dental benefits, 401k retirement plan, variable pay/incentives, paid time off, and paid holidays are available for full time employees. This position is available for independent contractors No applications will be considered if received more than 120 days after the date of this post