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About the Role
We’re looking for a Lead Engineer with deep expertise in Node.js, MongoDB, and a modern front-end framework, along with a bold vision for the future of AI-assisted development. If you’ve architected complex systems involving multiple third-party integrations, built zero-downtime solutions at scale, and pushed the boundaries of how AI can empower developers—this role is for you.
You’ll join our WordPress Team, the group responsible for powering and maintaining high-performance WordPress sites for our clients.
You'll lead the end-to-end development of new features, own critical architectural decisions, and drive innovation at the intersection of AI and software engineering—ensuring our AI-generated code is not only fast, but accurate, reliable, and production-grade. This is a hands-on, high-impact role where uptime is mission-critical, our customers’ sites are on our hand, and it's your job to ensure they stay fast, secure, and always online. You'll help define how AI accelerates development across the entire stack and deliver real business value at scale.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and development of scalable, high-performance web applications using Node.js, MongoDB, and a modern front-end framework.
- Own features end-to-end—from architecture and implementation to testing, deployment, and optimization.
- Drive technical decision-making across the product and the platform , ensuring stability, scalability, and maintainability.
- Integrate and optimize AI-assisted development tools, enhancing reliability, minimizing hallucinations, and improving developer productivity.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Product, Design, and AI Research to deliver impactful features.
- Mentor and support fellow engineers, contributing to a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.Proactively identify and resolve performance, scalability, and security issues.
Requirements
- 6+ years of Expert-level proficiency in Node.js and MongoDB, with a strong understanding of backend architecture and performance optimization.
- Solid experience with modern front-end frameworks (e.g., React, Vue, Angular) and building full-stack web applications.
- Knowledge of WordPress Eco System - themes, plugins Basic level knowledge of PHP Proven track record of architecting complex systems and shipping scalable, high-performance web apps in production.
- Strong understanding of software design patterns, API design, and microservices architecture.
- Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools and a passion for pushing the boundaries of AI in the software engineering lifecycle.
- Ability to guide technical architecture, make high-impact decisions, and mentor other engineers.
- Experience with code quality, testing, deployment pipelines, and optimizing dev workflows.
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
