Staff Engineer

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Salary range: Rs 3000000 (ie INR 30 LPA)

Min Experience: 10 years

Location: Remote (India)

JobType: full-time

We are seeking a skilled WordPress Systems Engineer who brings a strong blend of WordPress expertise, server management capabilities, Cloudflare optimization, and working knowledge of React.js. This role focuses on ensuring the stability, performance, security, and reliability of high-impact digital platforms. You will take ownership of uptime and performance while working closely with cross-functional teams to support content delivery, front-end enhancements, and continuous site improvements. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on problem-solving, thrives in production environments, and is comfortable bridging traditional CMS systems with modern front-end technologies.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain, optimize, and enhance WordPress-based platforms to ensure consistent performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Manage and fine-tune WordPress themes, plugins, integrations, and backend processes to support smooth publishing and site operations.
• Work with React.js components integrated into WordPress, supporting front-end features and resolving related issues.
• Monitor server health, uptime, and load, proactively identifying and resolving potential performance or stability risks.
• Implement performance optimizations using Cloudflare, including caching strategies, DNS management, and security configurations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues quickly to minimize downtime and maintain a seamless user experience.
• Ensure robust security practices, including backups, updates, and vulnerability management across servers and applications.
• Collaborate with content, SEO, and product teams to support workflows, site enhancements, and technical improvements.
• Be available to respond to critical incidents or emergencies outside standard working hours when required.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• 3–5 years of hands-on experience with WordPress, including deep knowledge of theme customization, plugin management, and performance optimization.
• Practical experience working with React.js, particularly in environments where React components are integrated with WordPress.
• Strong expertise in Cloudflare, covering caching, DNS, performance tuning, and security configurations.
• Proven experience in server and hosting environment management, with a solid understanding of uptime and scalability requirements.
• Good command of front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, and how they interact with WordPress and React-based systems.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills, with the ability to diagnose issues under pressure and deliver timely resolutions.
• A proactive, ownership-driven mindset with attention to performance, reliability, and security.
• Bonus points for familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Git-based version control, performance monitoring tools, or experience supporting high-traffic digital or media platforms.