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In this role, you will develop WordPress projects, integrate APIs, optimize performance and security, and manage B2B/B2C customer projects using a modern tech stack with PHP, REST API, and headless approaches.
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Your role in the team
- You will become part of one of our three client teams, currently consisting of 33 employees. In this position, you will work closely with all departments of our agency (Strategy, Online Marketing, Creation, and Account Management) to manage our diverse client portfolio in the B2B/B2C sector.
- You develop new or existing WordPress projects, from configuration and theme customization to plugin development.
- You are planning WordPress solutions with modern best practices (ACF, REST API, Headless approaches).
- You enrich our agency standards and tech stacks around WordPress as well as our workflows.
- You integrate WordPress with external systems, CRMs, and marketing tools via APIs and plugin development.
- You optimize the performance, security, and technical SEO of WordPress installations.
- You act as a mentor for colleagues on WordPress-specific challenges and maintain best practice documentation.
- You continuously improve our WordPress digital products, which are used daily by thousands of international users.
- You are interested in professional exchange and continuous development within the WordPress ecosystem.
Our expectations of you
Education
- Degree in Computer Science/Multimedia or a comparable qualification, but also experienced career changers.
Qualifications
- WordPress, PHP, basic plugin development, and REST APIs are your craft? You develop according to current DEV standards, have a keen sense for web performance and innovation? You possess excellent communication skills and want to make a significant contribution to the success of our clients' projects? Sounds like you? Then we look forward to getting to know you!
- Deep PHP knowledge (OOP, Design Patterns, PHP 7.4+).
- Handling WordPress architecture: hooks, filters, custom post types, taxonomies, metaboxes.
- Proficient use of Git and understanding of Git workflows.
- REST API development and headless WordPress solutions.
- Security in WordPress: Authentication, Authorization, Data Protection (GDPR).
- Performance Optimization: Caching, Database Queries, Asset Handling, Site Speed, and Web Vitals.
- High quality standards and a structured, independent working style.
- Excellent team skills and initiative.
- Strong agile mindset.
- Passion for your craft and continuous learning.
- Creative ideas and understanding of complex technical contexts.
- Self-confidence, assertiveness, and conflict resolution skills.
- Advanced proficiency (C1).
Experience
- At least 7 years of demonstrable experience in WordPress development (theme and plugin development).
- Experience with modern frontend technologies (HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript/ES6+, possibly Vue.js or React in the WordPress context).
- Beneficial experience with other PHP-based CMS solutions (Typo3, Pimcore, Kirby, etc.).
- Experience with popular WordPress plugins (Elementor, Wordfence, etc.) or page builders.
What we offer
- Friendly agency right in Sendling.
- Friendly working environment in dynamic teams.
- Mobile Office.
- Flat hierarchies and scope for design.
- Individual development opportunities.
- Corporate Benefits.
- 2 roof terraces for relaxing.
- and much more!
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About your employer
schalk&friends GmbH is an owner-managed full-service digital agency based in Munich, serving both B2B and B2C clients. The company offers comprehensive digital solutions ranging from consulting to technical implementation, focusing on new media and digital marketing.
- Digital Agency
- Onsite
- Internet, IT, Telecommunication
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