Contract Senior Web Engineer at Fueled

<div> <div><strong>Location: </strong>Remote - Anywhere<strong> </strong>(Open to applicants located anywhere around the globe.)</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>Fueled is a leading digital strategy, design, and engineering agency. 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.</div> <div> <p>As a <strong>Contract Senior Web Engineer </strong>at Fueled, 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.&nbsp;</p> <p>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.</p> </div> <div>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.</div> </div> <h3>What you will do:&nbsp;</h3> <div> <ul> <li>Architect and<strong> build the core of enterprise-level WordPress solutions,</strong>&nbsp;developing high-performance plugins and themes with modern PHP and sophisticated Gutenberg blocks in React.js.</li> <li>Define the back-end technical<strong> vision and strategy for large-scale projects,</strong>&nbsp;making critical decisions on architecture, performance, and scalability that set the stage for long-term success.</li> <li>Elevate the entire team's output&nbsp;by <strong>providing expert code reviews that champion code quality, security, and maintainability</strong>.</li> <li><strong>Solve complex performance and caching challenges,</strong>&nbsp;transforming slow, brittle systems into fast, resilient platforms that can handle millions of visitors.</li> <li>Your work will become the foundation upon which our clients build,&nbsp;<strong>creating the tools and systems that power digital experiences</strong> for a global audience.</li> </ul> <h3>What you will achieve:&nbsp;</h3> <div> <ul> <li>Within your first month,&nbsp;you'll have taken <strong>ownership of a significant back-end feature or system</strong>, shipping code that demonstrates your architectural expertise.</li> <li>By the 3-month mark,&nbsp;a performance or caching improvement you championed will have resulted in a <strong>measurable increase in site speed or stability for a client</strong> project.</li> <li>Your <strong>technical guidance</strong> will have directly shaped a project's strategy,&nbsp;with your architectural recommendations being implemented and praised by both the team and the client.</li> <li>You will have<strong> </strong>established a <strong>new pattern or best practice</strong>&nbsp;<strong>for WordPress development</strong> that has been adopted by other engineers, elevating the team's collective output.</li> <li>By the end of your contract,&nbsp;you'll <strong>leave behind a legacy of robust, well-architected systems</strong> that continue to perform at scale and a standing invitation for future collaboration.</li> </ul> </div> </div> <div> <h3>About you:&nbsp;</h3> <ul> <li>You have a<strong> </strong>deep<strong> passion for pushing WordPress to its limits,</strong>&nbsp;with expert-level mastery in modern PHP and a sophisticated understanding of the Gutenberg ecosystem.</li> <li><strong>Your GitHub is a testament to your craft,</strong> filled with real-world WordPress code that demonstrates your ability to build elegant, scalable solutions&nbsp;–&nbsp;no whiteboard tests needed.</li> <li>You are a<strong> </strong>strategic partner and communicator,&nbsp;<strong>comfortable leading technical discussions with clients</strong> and translating their business needs into a powerful technical vision.</li> <li>You are a <strong>master of the back-end development lifecycle,</strong>&nbsp;with extensive Git workflow experience and a proven ability to expertly debug and optimize complex systems.</li> <li>You<strong> thrive on a distributed team,</strong>&nbsp;proactively collaborating and leading from the remote location of your choice to deliver exceptional results.</li> </ul> <h3>Contractor fee</h3> <p>Compensation is determined based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, projects, geographic location, and business needs.</p> <div> <h3 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Join our Contractor Pool&nbsp;</strong></h3> <div>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.</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>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.</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>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.</div> <div><br>Any data provided will be processed in accordance with applicable law and our&nbsp;<a class="c-link c-link--focus-visible" href="https://fueled.com/privacy-policy/" target="_blank" data-stringify-link="https://fueled.com/privacy-policy/" data-sk="tooltip_parent">privacy policy</a>. Curious about what to expect during our talent process? Check it out&nbsp;<a class="c-link c-link--focus-visible" href="https://www.notion.so/fueled/What-to-Expect-from-the-Interview-Process-at-Fueled-1d84dccd9d8b80f8a0b0d40b244f4caf?pvs=4" target="_blank" data-stringify-link="https://www.notion.so/fueled/What-to-Expect-from-the-Interview-Process-at-Fueled-1d84dccd9d8b80f8a0b0d40b244f4caf?pvs=4" data-sk="tooltip_parent">here</a>.</div> </div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>We don't want you to miss any communication from us! To ensure you receive updates on your application, please add [email protected] to your contacts list! #LI-Remote</div> </div> <div>&nbsp;</div>