• Take ownership of the successful implementation and delivery of new features and projects using a variety of languages and frameworks such as Golang, Python, and PostgreSQL • Build and maintain data pipelines and tooling powering analytics, operational workflows, and product capabilities • Actively participate in architecture discussions and technical design reviews to ensure the scalability, reliability, and security of the Happy Returns system • Enforce clean code coding standards and excellent coding practices by conducting thoughtful code reviews and upholding a commitment to testing and maintainability • Learn from senior engineers, contribute to knowledge-sharing sessions, and continuously expand your technical and problem-solving skills as you grow into more complex projects • Partner with Product, Data, and other engineering teams to translate their needs into technical solutions • Use AI-assisted development tools to accelerate coding, debugging, testing, and documentation workflows • Support the health and stability of our systems through thoughtful testing monitoring, and debugging

• Architect, develop, and maintain scalable WordPress solutions including custom plugins and complex integrations from the ground up. • Design and develop custom Gutenberg blocks using React, delivering rich, interactive experiences. • Collaborate with UX/UI designers to translate wireframes and mockups into pixel-perfect, standards-compliant templates. • Develop and consume RESTful APIs and integrate third-party services (CRM, ESB, AWS, SolR) into the WordPress ecosystem. • Champion performance optimization across WordPress sites: caching, database tuning, and code optimization. • Proactively troubleshoot and resolve performance issues across WordPress environments, identifying bottlenecks in code, queries, server configuration, and third-party integrations. • Design, develop, and integrate AI Agents and AI-powered workflows into WordPress platforms, leveraging APIs such as OpenAI, LangChain, or similar frameworks to automate processes and enhance user experiences. • Ensure security best practices are applied across WordPress installations: hardening, vulnerability scanning, and regular updates. • Lead and participate in code reviews to maintain high code quality standards across the team. • Stay current with WordPress core updates, Gutenberg roadmap, and the broader web development ecosystem.

• Architect, develop, and maintain scalable WordPress solutions including custom themes, plugins, and Gutenberg blocks from the ground up. • Lead the development of custom Gutenberg blocks using React, delivering rich, interactive editor experiences for content teams. • Build and maintain containerized WordPress environments using Docker for consistent development, staging, and production deployments. • Design and develop custom WordPress themes that are performant, accessible, and mobile-responsive, following best practices. • Collaborate with UX/UI designers to translate wireframes and mockups into pixel-perfect, standards-compliant templates. • Develop and consume RESTful APIs and integrate third-party services (CRMs, marketing tools) into the WordPress ecosystem. • Implement and enforce Git-based version control workflows including branching strategies, code reviews, and pull request processes. • Champion performance optimization across WordPress sites: caching, database tuning, image optimization, and Core Web Vitals improvements. • Proactively troubleshoot and resolve performance issues across WordPress environments, identifying bottlenecks in code, queries, server configuration, and third-party integrations. • Implement and maintain Google Analytics tracking, including event tracking, custom dimensions, and GA4 data layer configurations to support data-driven decision making. • Ensure security best practices are applied across WordPress installations: hardening, vulnerability scanning, and regular updates. • Lead and participate in code reviews to maintain high code quality standards across the team. • Drive CI/CD pipeline development and automation for WordPress deployments using Jenkins and GitHub Actions. • Stay current with WordPress core updates, Gutenberg roadmap, and the broader web development ecosystem.

Role Description We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to produce and implement functional software solutions. You will work with upper management to define software requirements and take the lead on operational and technical projects. In this role, you should be able to work independently with little supervision. You should have excellent organization and problem-solving skills. If you also have hands-on experience in software development and agile methodologies, we’d like to meet you. Your goal will be to develop high-quality software that is aligned with user needs and business goals. - Develop high-quality software design and architecture - Identify, prioritize and execute tasks in the software development life cycle - Develop tools and applications by producing clean, efficient code - Automate tasks through appropriate tools and scripting - Review and debug code - Perform validation and verification testing - Collaborate with internal teams and vendors to fix and improve products - Document development phases and monitor systems - Ensure software is up-to-date with the latest technologies Qualifications - Proven experience as a Senior Software Engineer - Extensive experience in software development, scripting and project management - Experience using system monitoring tools (e.g. New Relic) and automated testing frameworks - Knowledge of selected programming languages (e.g. Python, C++) and the Java/J2EE platform - In-depth knowledge of relational databases (e.g. PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g. MongoDB) - Familiarity with various operating systems (Linux, Mac OS, Windows) - Analytical mind with a problem-solving aptitude - Ability to work independently - Excellent organizational and leadership skills - BSc/BA in Computer Science or a related degree