Required Qualifications and Experience

We are seeking a WordPress Engineering Lead with expertise in PHP, JavaScript, and cloud environments to drive the development and optimization of our e-commerce and learning platforms.

• Completed higher education, preferably in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related fields.
• Proven experience in web development using PHP and JavaScript, specifically leveraging the WordPress and WooCommerce platforms, including integrations with external systems.
• Solid background in creating and customizing WordPress plugins, encompassing integrations with CRM plugins (e.g., HubSpot), LMS plugins (e.g., LearnDash, Moodle), or automation and e-commerce solutions.
• Proficiency in software development processes, including version control (Git), documentation, testing, continuous delivery, and quality management.
• Process-oriented mindset, valuing organization and continuous improvement.
• Familiarity with Artificial Intelligence tools applied to development, such as Cursor AI, GitHub Copilot, or IDEs featuring AI capabilities.
• Experience with cloud environments, particularly focused on maintenance, optimization, and security of managed platforms.
• Strong communication skills and technical leadership ability, serving as a bridge between developers and institutional departments.

Key Responsibilities

Collaborate effectively with the development team to:

• Define, implement, and enhance software development, update, and testing processes, ensuring delivery quality and traceability.
• Mentor the team of developers and analysts, promoting best practices in engineering, versioning, and documentation.
• Plan, implement, and manage e-commerce solutions and online learning environments for undergraduate, postgraduate, and free courses.
• Maintain and optimize infrastructure hosted on managed cloud services, ensuring performance, security, and scalability.
• Develop, integrate, and customize solutions on WordPress and Moodle platforms, focusing on plugins like WooCommerce, LearnDash, WP Fusion, and HubSpot, aligning solutions with course commercialization and delivery needs.
• Monitor, identify, and resolve technical issues, especially those related to integration between associated platforms and systems.
• Update and maintain mobile applications linked to institutional platforms, ensuring the best user experience for students and candidates.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (marketing, products, education) to ensure technological solutions align with the institution's commercial and educational objectives.

Note: Potential future opportunity to act as a lecturer in software engineering courses at Instituto Infnet.

Desirable Skills

• Postgraduate degree in Software Engineering, preferably at the Master's level.
• Interest in working in education, including teaching activities in undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
• Advanced experience developing and customizing WordPress solutions, including integrations with WooCommerce, LearnDash, WP Fusion, and HubSpot.
• Experience developing mobile applications using React Native.
• Knowledge of front-end web design, HTML/CSS.
• Ability to communicate with international vendors, conducting technical conversations in English to resolve issues, provide support, and fix bugs.
• Empathy for end-users, demonstrated through a collaborative approach to support, demand prioritization, and decision-making.
• Strong teamwork skills, interacting effectively with technical professionals, managers, and business areas.
• Prior experience in technical leadership, supporting and mentoring other developers.
• Prior teaching experience.
• Familiarity with architectures composed of multiple integrated services and platforms, including the use of APIs and automation.