Senior WordPress Developer for International Education Group | Remote

Our established international chain of private schools and kindergartens is seeking a senior WordPress technical expert to enhance our digital presence and lead our website migration initiative. Key Responsibilities - Conduct comprehensive site acceleration work including server-side optimizations, caching implementation, and code refactoring. - Replace existing Typeform request forms with custom-built solutions integrated with AmoCRM for improved lead management. - Create an intuitive event calendar system for school activities and important dates. - Develop interactive contact pages with geolocation functionality and route-building capabilities using Yandex.Maps API. - Implement school and kindergarten location finders with backend support. - Configure dynamic phone number display in header based on page context and user location. - Develop intelligent user region detection for personalized content delivery. - Plan and execute the complete migration from WordPress to Bitrix, ensuring data integrity and functionality preservation. - Implement technical SEO improvements including structured data, schema markup, and microdata implementation. Required Skills - Minimum 5+ years of professional experience with WordPress development (custom themes, plugins, and core modifications). - Strong proficiency in PHP 8.x, JavaScript (including modern ES6+), HTML5, and CSS3/SASS. - Experience with WordPress performance optimization techniques (caching, database optimization, asset minification). - Demonstrated expertise in WordPress hooks, filters, and the REST API. - Prior experience integrating third-party APIs (particularly mapping APIs like Yandex.Maps or Google Maps). - Solid understanding of CRM integrations (specifically AmoCRM is a plus). - Knowledge of SEO best practices and structured data implementation. - Experience with website migration projects (WordPress to other CMS). - Familiarity with Git version control. Nice to Have - Previous experience with Bitrix24 CMS or similar enterprise content management systems. - Experience developing websites for educational institutions. - Knowledge of multilingual website implementation. - Understanding of GDPR and international data privacy requirements. - Experience with WordPress multisite configurations. - Familiarity with CI/CD workflows for WordPress. - Background in developing geolocation-based features. - Experience with WordPress caching mechanisms (Redis, Memcached). Why Join Us By joining our technical team, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on an educational platform serving thousands of students and parents. You'll work on diverse technical challenges, implement creative solutions, and play a key role in our digital transformation journey. We offer competitive compensation, professional growth opportunities, and a supportive remote work culture.