WordPress and React Developer

Aristotle•Washington, DC

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Aristotle is seeking a WordPress / React Developer to build a flexible WordPress framework for creating beautiful, modular websites. This role involves leveraging custom content modules and native Gutenberg blocks. The developer will translate designs and IA blueprints into robust, maintainable solutions, including custom Gutenberg blocks, React components, and plugins.

Requirements

5 years of professional WordPress development experience.
Proven experience creating custom Gutenberg blocks with React.
Proven experience developing native react apps.
Strong proficiency with Git version control in a team environment.
Experience developing custom WordPress plugins from the ground up.
Solid understanding of PHP, JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, and CSS3.
Familiarity with REST APIs and integrating third-party services.
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to maintainable, well-documented code.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field.
Experience working with Bootstrap or other CSS frameworks.
Familiarity with Web Components (Stencil, LitElement, etc.).
Prior work integrating third-party APIs (payment gateways, CRM, analytics).

Responsibilities

Architect, build, and maintain custom Gutenberg blocks using React and the WordPress Block API.
Create custom plugins to extend WordPress core functionality, adhering to best practices and security standards.
Build and customize responsive, performant, and accessible front-end implementations.
Collaborate with designers, content strategists, and DevOps to translate IA and wireframes into working code.
Manage code in Git repositories, participate in code reviews, branch strategies, and resolve merge conflicts.
Troubleshoot and optimize WordPress performance, including PHP, JS, and database layers.
Document code, block patterns, and deployment processes for team use.