Position/Project Summary: A2 Hosting is currently looking for a senior level WordPress Developer to join our software development team. For this role, we are seeking an expert (5+ years of experience) WordPress developer with a proven track record of shipping production quality WordPress plugins and themes in a professional setting. This is not a theme development role. Our team is in the early stages of development of a custom control panel application which will be used by our WordPress customers to manage their websites in an easy way. Our control panel application integrates tightly with WordPress via WP-CLI and custom plugins. We are looking for someone with a deep understanding of the WordPress plugin ecosystem, WordPress hooks, and WP-CLI to help us build additional features for our control panel. Ideal candidates will also have a background in developing with the Laravel PHP framework. In addition to the control panel project, this role will collaborate with other members of the software development team on various other projects including A2 Optimized, our public optimization plugin, a WHMCS based client portal, our Helpdesk, as well as internal support tools. Shift Information This is a highly collaborative position that has working hour requirements of 9:00am-5:00pm ET Essential Duties and Responsibilities Collaborate with the Software Development team to build features and maintain A2 Hosting’s custom control panel application Pair program with other members of the Software Development team on projects Document deployed systems, troubleshoot processes, design infrastructure, etc. Provide guidance and consultation on internal projects and company priorities Participate in scheduled on-call and bugfix rotations Act as a mentor and role model for less experienced members of the development team by providing guidance and technical advice on projects in addition to coaching and educational opportunities Perform related duties as assigned, within scope of practice, to ensure individual, team, and organizational success Required Skills and Experience 5+ years developing production WordPress plugins in a business setting 5+ years Linux Systems Administration experience Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; ability to read, write, and speak effectively in English to communicate with team members and leadership Experience working with the Laravel framework a plus Experience with configuration management systems such as Salt a plus Experience working in an agile environment preferred, Jira experience a plus Experience in a web hosting or similar SaaS technology company is a plus 3 Reasons you should apply: You have a passion for using your WordPress expertise to design and build scalable infrastructures to support the growth of the business and its clients You enjoy collaborating with team members and across company organizations to identify opportunities to improve the customer experience and enhance efficiency You are curious and enjoy troubleshooting, debugging and improving existing systems Final Note: If you have public WordPress plugins or themes available, please include links to those in your application. Research shows that women and people from under-represented groups often apply to jobs ONLY IF they meet all of the qualifications. However, no one ever meets 100% of the qualifications, nor should they. A2 Hosting focuses on hiring people, not just skill sets, and encourages you to apply, even without meeting every qualification. We look forward to your application. A note on the location: Aside from our data center team, A2 Hosting is a fully remote organization with a globally distributed workforce. With that, there is a lot of flexibility on where our team members can work, although there may be position specific limitations or requirements for the role. Additionally, since each state in the US operates as an independent entity, companies must have business licensing to hire in each state. Because of that, A2 Hosting is not able to hire in all states. At this time, we are licensed to hire in the following states: AR, AZ, FL, GA, IN, KY, MD, MI, NC, OH, OK, OR, PA, SD, TX, UT, VA, VT, and WI. US-based candidates who do not reside in one of the above states are unable to be considered for employment at A2 Hosting. Why Work for A2 Hosting: A2 Hosting provides a collaborative and team-focused work environment with a focus on training and development for all of our team members. We strive to promote from within, provide growth opportunities, and encourage our team members to embrace the curious and passionate core values that drive us forward. Additional benefits, based on location, are below: Benefits for ALL Team Members, regardless of location: Generous amount of Paid Time Off (PTO) hours, available DAY 1! The ability to work from home; positions are 100% remote (aside from our data center team) Paid parental leave Free hosting services (we want our team to see why we’re the best!) US Specific Benefits (for US based team members only): Subsidized health insurance – A2 Hosting pays a substantial portion of insurance costs for our team members Low-cost, high coverage dental and vision insurance options Company-matching 401(k) plans (Traditional and Roth available) Company-sponsored life and disability insurances About A2 Hosting: In 2001, our CEO, Bryan Muthig, started A2 Hosting from a two-room office in Ann Arbor, Michigan. With a mission to help the world succeed online, he wanted to make it easier for people to thrive on the internet. Fast forward to over two decades later, Muthig has used his passion and strong technical background to build a globally recognized web hosting company, with data centers all over the world. Even with this growth, A2 Hosting hasn’t strayed far from our roots. Today, with almost 200 passionate team members around the globe, we use our knowledge, skills, and resources to help our clients bring their digital visions to life every day. Continuously driven by our core values, we focus on creating world-class customer service interactions for new and current clients, regardless of their technical expertise. That passion, paired with continuous curiosity and desire to provide fast, user-friendly service, is the reason we have been successful for the last 20 years. Ready to bring your passion to the team? Apply now, we look forward to speaking with you. FOR US-BASED CANDIDATES: A2 Hosting is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an Internet based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that allows participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees in the United States. 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