Senior Full-Stack Engineer (PHP/React) – WordPress Platform
About Virtasant
Virtasant is a global technology services company with a network of over 4,000 technology professionals across 130+ countries. We specialize in cloud architecture, infrastructure, migration, and optimization, helping enterprises scale efficiently while maintaining cost control.
Our clients range from Fortune 500 enterprises to fast-growing startups that rely on us to build high-performance, cost-optimized, cloud-native digital ecosystems.
About the Role
Our client - an international media organization - is looking for a Senior Full-Stack Engineer (PHP/React) to evolve a large-scale, mission-critical publishing platform used by millions of readers globally.
This is a senior software engineering position , not a traditional WordPress developer role.
You will work across PHP, modern JavaScript/React, and the WordPress platform as a technical framework—designing scalable systems, writing clean, well-tested code, and contributing to architecture and engineering standards.
This role is designed to attract Senior Engineers with strong fundamentals (SOLID, testing, design patterns, architecture) who also have meaningful experience building custom functionality within large WordPress platforms.
What You’ll Do
Build and maintain complex, large-scale features across PHP, React, and WordPress.
Develop custom platform functionality beyond plugin/theming layers.
Contribute to system architecture, design discussions, and technical decision-making.
Improve the performance, scalability, and reliability of a high-traffic publishing ecosystem.
Deliver end-to-end product features using PHP, React, HTML, CSS, and supporting tooling.
Write robust unit tests (PHPUnit/Jest) to uphold engineering and quality standards.
Review code, mentor peers, and help elevate engineering practices across teams.
Collaborate closely with internal and vendor teams in a fast-paced environment, balancing multiple priorities.
What We’re Looking For
Must-Have Experience
Senior Engineering Fundamentals
5+ years of professional full-stack engineering experience (PHP + React/Modern JS).
Strong understanding of SOLID principles, design patterns, and scalable architecture .
Ability to design systems, reason about trade-offs, and communicate architectural decisions.
Testing & Software Quality (Non-Negotiable)
Proven, hands-on experience with unit testing across PHP and JavaScript.
Experience with TDD or disciplined testing workflows.
Strong Git proficiency with modern collaborative workflows.
WordPress Platform Specialization
Significant experience integrating custom, large-scale functionality into WordPress.
Understanding of WordPress architecture (hooks, filters, custom post types, plugin architecture, extending core).
Experience using WordPress as a technical foundation , not a CMS assembly tool.
Frontend Engineering Depth
Strong React/Modern JavaScript (ES6+) experience, including hooks and state management.
Solid HTML/CSS fundamentals and ability to ship production-ready UI components.
Collaboration & Ownership
Excellent communication skills, especially in distributed/remote settings.
Strong ownership mindset—delivering features end-to-end and supporting them post-release.
Nice-to-Have Experience
Gutenberg block development.
Familiarity with cloud platforms (GCP, Azure, AWS).
Experience with Docker, CI/CD tooling, and DevOps-oriented workflows.
Node.js/GraphQL exposure.
Experience using AI-assisted development tools (Copilot, prompt engineering).
Tech Stack & Environment
PHP, WordPress platform architecture
React, JavaScript (ES6+), HTML, CSS
PHPUnit, Jest
Git, modern branching and review workflows
Cloud & containerized environments
Recruitment Process
Recruiter Screen (30 minutes)
Internal Technical Interview (architecture, React, testing, engineering fundamentals)
Client Interview I
Client Interview II
What We Offer
Fully remote, full-time (40 hours/week)
Flexible working hours
Contractor agreement
Payment in USD (bi-weekly or monthly)
Minimum 4-hour overlap with Doha, Qatar
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