Senior Wordpress Developer

Genius Academy is an AI-powered digital learning platform within Genius Group, a fast-growing global education company listed on the New York Stock Exchange. With offices around the world, Genius Group is reimagining education for entrepreneurs, change-makers, and future leaders.

AI, Bitcoin, and Community

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior WordPress Engineer to join our dynamic team. We are looking for a passionate individual with a strong background in WordPress development, who can lead complex projects and contribute to the growth of our digital platforms.

This is a position based in India/Indonesia. We have a presence in Bali, with our Head of Product, CEO and regular events taking place near Canggu, so would ideally like to work with someone in the region.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with our Head of Engineering to design, develop, and deploy complex WordPress solutions, including custom themes, AI custom code and plugins, and integrations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including designers, content creators, and marketing specialists, to deliver high-quality web experiences.
• Implement custom PHP code, hooks, and filters where necessary for the advanced functionality.
• Integrate third party APIs and plugins to support learning, community and membership features.
• Explore AI-powdered integrations across education, community and overall learning experience.
• Implement robust security measures and best practices to protect WordPress installations.
• Conduct code reviews, mentor junior developers, and contribute to the continuous improvement of our development processes.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to WordPress performance, compatibility, and functionality.
• Debug and resolve sit issues quickly and efficiently.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices in WordPress development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• 8+ years of professional experience in WordPress development.
• Proven expertise in PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and MySQL.
• Experience with editings of existing custom templates in LearnDash and BuddyBoss.
• Expert level skills with Elementor, including building reusable templates and complex layouts using globally defined styles.
• Extensive experience with WordPress core, themes, plugins, and custom post types.
• Strong understanding of responsive design principles and cross-browser compatibility.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Familiarity with front-end frameworks (e.g., React, Vue, Angular) is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Opportunity to work on challenging and impactful projects.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.

To Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a cover letter detailing their relevant experience and qualifications in the LinkedIn.

Join our team and help us build amazing things!