Software Engineer

**About us** AgileEngine is an Inc. 5000 company that creates award\-winning software for Fortune 500 brands and trailblazing startups across 17\+ industries. We rank among the leaders in areas like application development and AI/ML, and our people\-first culture has earned us multiple Best Place to Work awards. If you’re looking for a place to grow, make an impact, and work with people who care, we’d love to meet you! **About the Role** As a **Middle Software Engineer** , you’ll drive the development of scalable WordPress applications while gradually expanding into Python\-based and AI\-focused projects. This role is perfect for a versatile developer eager to innovate, grow across the full stack, and shape the evolution of modern, data\-driven platforms in a collaborative and learning\-oriented environment. **What you will do** * Design, develop, and maintain WordPress\-based applications and plugins, ensuring scalability and high performance; * Collaborate with cross\-functional teams to implement backend and frontend solutions, integrating with GraphQL APIs and other services; * Contribute to Python\-based tools and automation, with the goal of expanding technical expertise in this area; * Support and occasionally modify existing Java features when needed; * Implement unit and integration tests to ensure code quality and reliability; * Use Datadog and other observability tools to monitor performance and troubleshoot production issues; * Participate in code reviews, sprint planning, and continuous improvement initiatives; * Stay up to date with emerging technologies, with a focus on AI\-driven development and cloud infrastructure. **Must haves** * **PHP (80%)** – At least **2 years** of professional experience, with advanced skills in **WordPress** customization, plugin development, and CMS integration; * **Python – Mid/junior level** , mainly for developing small tools and automation scripts, with the expectation to expand these responsibilities over time; * **GraphQL** – Strong knowledge of API design, schema development, and performance optimization; * Testing frameworks: experience with JUnit (for Java) and React Testing Library; * Upper\-Intermediate English level. **Nice to haves** * Java – Basic understanding, sufficient to maintain or modify existing features occasionally; * React – Basic understanding, plus willingness to learn and assist with frontend testing when required; * Terraform – Experience with Infrastructure as Code for managing cloud resources; * AWS (S3, CloudFront) – Familiarity with scalable, distributed cloud solutions; * SEO principles – Understanding of web performance and optimization for visibility; * Awareness of AI integration – Knowledge of how AI tools can enhance development workflows. **Perks and Benefits** * **Professional growth** Accelerate your professional journey with mentorship, TechTalks, and personalized growth roadmaps * **Competitive compensation** We match your ever\-growing skills, talent, and contributions with competitive USD\-based compensation and budgets for education, fitness, and team activities * **A selection of exciting projects** Join projects with modern solutions development and top\-tier clients that include Fortune 500 enterprises and leading product brands * **Flextime** Tailor your schedule for an optimal work\-life balance, by having the options of working from home and going to the office – whatever makes you the happiest and most productive.