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David Careers

Technical Program Manager - WordPress

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aita consulting servicesEnglewood Cliffs (NJ)
Software DevelopersComputer Systems Design Services

SENIORITY

Manager

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About the role

Hybrid Position - 3 Days a Week Onsite
Note: Irrespective of the number of technical video rounds, there will be one in-person interview at any of the Tavant offices.
Roles & Responsibilities: Seeking a Tech lead/Manager who has experience managing WordPress-powered websites and CMS platforms. An experienced and hands-on Manager / Technical Lead to oversee the development and evolution of our high-traffic web platforms, powered by WordPress VIP. This role combines strong technical skills with team leadership and architectural oversight. You will lead a team of engineers focused on delivering performant, secure, and scalable web experiences while closely collaborating with cross-functional teams in product, design, editorial, and infrastructure. You'll help set technical direction, contribute directly to the codebase, and shape the long-term maturity of our CMS and front-end systems. The ideal candidate has deep experience with WordPress in enterprise environments and is passionate about building world-class publishing platforms.
Qualifications & Requirements:
  • 10+ years of professional experience in software development with at least 3 years in a technical leadership or management capacity
  • Proven experience managing large-scale WordPress-powered websites and CMS platforms, including WordPress VIP, Gutenberg, and REST APIsStrong hands-on experience with JavaScript, Node.js, PHP (LAMP stack), and MySQL/Postgres
  • Expertise in building and maintaining custom themes and plugins in enterprise WordPress environments
  • Strong knowledge of system design, architecture patterns, security, and performance optimization
  • Experience working with GraphQL, RESTful APIs, JSON, XML, and modern config formats like YAMLFamiliarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and cloud-native infrastructure
  • Understanding of front-end performance tuning, SEO, caching, and deployment strategies
  • Experience using tools like Yoast, Sailthru, and analytics/personalization plugins
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills with a strong ability to bridge technical and business discussions

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