Freelance | Contract Senior Web Engineer

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Remote - Anywhere

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(Open to applicants located anywhere around the globe.)

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Fueled is a leading digital strategy, design, and engineering agency. United with 10up –

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now the brand of our WordPress practice

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– we are a 300+ person team that has designed and built hundreds of digital products and experiences for brands like Google, Apple, The New York Times, ESPN, Victoria’s Secret, MGM Resorts, Albertsons, and CLEAR.

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As a Contract Senior Web Engineer , your mission is to architect the foundational systems that power dynamic, large-scale digital experiences. You will define the technical backbone of our projects, leveraging deep WordPress expertise to build robust, scalable solutions with modern PHP and sophisticated Gutenberg architecture.

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Your work bridges critical business needs and elegant technical execution, ensuring the platforms you build are performant, maintainable, and capable of evolving with our clients' ambitions. By setting a high bar for back-end craftsmanship and mentoring through your code, you'll leave a lasting imprint on our products, our team, and the millions of users who interact with your work.

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Intentionally remote and globally distributed across six continents, our team thrives in a culture that values flexibility, creativity, and cutting-edge technology. Together, we’re shaping the future of digital experiences.

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What you will do:

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• Architect and build the core of enterprise-level WordPress solutions, developing high-performance plugins and themes with modern PHP and sophisticated Gutenberg blocks in React.js.
• Define the back-end technical vision and strategy for large-scale projects, making critical decisions on architecture, performance, and scalability that set the stage for long-term success.
• Elevate the entire team's output by providing expert code reviews that champion code quality, security, and maintainability .
• Solve complex performance and caching challenges, transforming slow, brittle systems into fast, resilient platforms that can handle millions of visitors.
• Your work will become the foundation upon which our clients build, creating the tools and systems that power digital experiences for a global audience.

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What you will achieve:

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• Within your first month, you'll have taken ownership of a significant back-end feature or system , shipping code that demonstrates your architectural expertise.
• By the 3-month mark, a performance or caching improvement you championed will have resulted in a measurable increase in site speed or stability for a client project.
• Your technical guidance will have directly shaped a project's strategy, with your architectural recommendations being implemented and praised by both the team and the client.
• You will have established a new pattern or best practice for WordPress development that has been adopted by other engineers, elevating the team's collective output.
• By the end of your contract, you'll leave behind a legacy of robust, well-architected systems that continue to perform at scale and a standing invitation for future collaboration.

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About you:

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• You have a deep passion for pushing WordPress to its limits, with expert-level mastery in modern PHP and a sophisticated understanding of the Gutenberg ecosystem.
• Your GitHub is a testament to your craft, filled with real-world WordPress code that demonstrates your ability to build elegant, scalable solutions—no whiteboard tests needed.
• You are a strategic partner and communicator, comfortable leading technical discussions with clients and translating their business needs into a powerful technical vision.
• You are a master of the back-end development lifecycle, with extensive Git workflow experience and a proven ability to expertly debug and optimize complex systems.
• You thrive on a distributed team, proactively collaborating and leading from the remote location of your choice to deliver exceptional results.

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Contractor fee

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Compensation is determined based on a variety of factors including relevant experience, projects, geographic location, and business needs.

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Join our Contractor Pool

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This role is designed as a contract position, offering you the opportunity to experience our team and culture while showcasing your contributions. When the fit and business needs align, some contractors are invited to explore a transition into full-time roles.

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If you are passionate about Fueled's mission and think you have what it takes to be successful in this role, even if you don't check all the boxes - please apply. We'd appreciate the opportunity to review your application. Everyone gets a response.

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Upon meeting the necessary criteria, you'll join the Fueled contractor network, granting you access to project invitations tailored to your expertise and availability when they arise.

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Any data provided will be processed in accordance with applicable law and our

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privacy policy

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. Curious about what to expect during our talent process? Check it out

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