AI summary: Senior web engineer develops and maintains PHP/MySQL applications, custom WordPress plugins, and modern React/Next.js frontends while using AI-assisted development tools.
We are seeking a Senior Web Services Engineer to join our Web Services team and contribute to the development, maintenance, and modernization of a diverse portfolio of internal and client facing applications. This role requires strong expertise in custom PHP/MySQL development, WordPress custom plugin development, and modern front-end frameworks, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a story pointed, sprint-based environment.
The ideal candidate demonstrates strong adherence to software development lifecycle (SDLC) best practices, can translate Figma designs into production ready code, and is comfortable working across both traditional and modern web stacks.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain custom PHP and MySQL applications supporting business critical workflows
Build and maintain custom WordPress plugins and integrations (not theme only or page builder work)
Develop modern frontend applications using Next.js and React, with deployment experience on Vercel
Convert Figma designs into clean, responsive, accessible code, collaborating closely with UX/UI designers
Contribute to Cursor assisted development workflows, leveraging AI tools responsibly to increase quality and velocity
Develop and enhance SharePoint solutions, including customizations, integrations, and workflow improvements
Participate actively in Agile sprint ceremonies, including grooming, planning, standups, reviews, and retrospectives
Work within a story point / actual point sprint model, delivering predictable and measurable outcomes
Collaborate with product managers, QA, designers, and other engineers to deliver high quality releases
Adhere to established SDLC standards, including code reviews, testing, documentation, and deployment practices
Troubleshoot, optimize, and refactor existing systems to improve performance, stability, and maintainability
Required Skills & Experience
Technical Requirements (Must Have)
Strong experience with custom PHP development (procedural and/or OOP)
Solid knowledge of MySQL, including schema design, indexing, and query optimization
Proven experience building custom WordPress plugins (hooks, filters, REST APIs, custom post types, admin tools)
Hands on experience with Next.js and React in production environments
Deployment experience using Vercel or similar modern hosting platforms
Experience using Cursor or similar AI assisted development tools as part of daily development
Demonstrated adherence to SDLC best practices (version control, code reviews, testing, release management)
SharePoint development expertise, including customization and integration work
Strong ability to translate Figma designs into pixel accurate, maintainable code
Experience working in a sprint based Agile environment using story points and team commitments
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross functional team members