WordPress Platform Partner

Role Overview
Seeking a highly experienced Senior WordPress Platform Engineer to lead the architecture, security, and governance of enterprise-scale WordPress environments. This is a hands-on technical ownership role focused on Support as well as on driving platform strategy, scalability, and security

Key Responsibilities
Architecture & Platform Ownership
Lead the design and management of WordPress multisite architecture for enterprise-scale deployments
Own platform scalability, performance optimization, and high availability
Serve as the primary technical owner, driving design decisions and best practices
Security & Compliance
Implement and manage enterprise-grade security controls
Drive vulnerability management, including patching, monitoring, and remediation
Ensure compliance with corporate security policies and industry standards
Plugin & Platform Governance
Establish and enforce plugin lifecycle management (evaluation, approval, upgrades, deprecation)
Define governance frameworks for code quality, security, and maintainability
Maintain consistency across multisite environments
Development & Collaboration
Collaborate closely with internal development teams and stakeholders
Provide technical leadership and guidance to developers
Review code and ensure adherence to architecture and security standards
AI-enabled Engineering
Leverage AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Claude) to enhance productivity and code quality
Drive adoption of modern engineering practices within the team

Required Qualifications
12+ years of experience in web/platform engineering, with strong focus on WordPress
Proven expertise in WordPress multisite architecture and operations
Strong background in enterprise security and vulnerability management
Experience managing plugin ecosystems at scale with governance controls
Demonstrated experience as a technical lead or platform owner
Strong knowledge of PHP, MySQL, REST APIs, and modern web technologies
Experience working in enterprise environments with cross-functional teams
Experience working with Copilot, Claude

Preferred Qualifications
Experience in high-tech or semiconductor industry environments
Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure/GCP) and CI/CD pipelines
Exposure to headless WordPress or modern frontend frameworks
Strong understanding of DevSecOps practices