Full-Stack Software Engineer (PHP), Brand Studio (6 Month Contract)

With millions of diners, tens of thousands of restaurants, and 23+ years of experience, OpenTable, part of Booking Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: BKNG), is an industry leader with a unique insight into the world of hospitality. We champion restaurants, bars, wineries, and other venues around the world, helping them attract guests, manage capacity, improve operations and maximize revenue.

Every employee at OpenTable has a tangible impact on what we do and how we do it. You’ll also be part of a global network that includes OpenTable and KAYAK's portfolio of travel brands including Swoodoo, checkfelix, momondo, Cheapflights, Mundi and HotelsCombined.

Hospitality is all about taking care of others, and it defines our culture. You’ll work in a welcoming and inclusive environment, and get the benefits, flexibility, and support you need to succeed.

What we're looking for:

We're seeking an experienced Software Engineer with expertise on the WordPress platform, spanning both development and infrastructure, to join our Website Experience team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for building and evolving our website, including new features, products, design implementations, and integrations. You should have experience creating scalable, high-performance web solutions and expertise in optimizing database queries for WordPress environments. We value comfort with modern development workflows including Git, CI/CD pipelines, and familiarity with hosting infrastructure. A collaborative approach is essential, as you'll work closely with marketing, design, and content teams. Your problem-solving approach should enable you to overcome technical challenges while meeting business objectives. We're looking for someone with a continuous learning mentality who knows the latest with WordPress and technology trends. Finally, we value initiative and self-direction — someone who can proactively find opportunities to improve our website rather than just responding to requests.

*This is a 6-month contract position based Mexico City*

In this role, you will:

• WordPress Development: Build and maintain custom WordPress websites using Gutenberg, ACF, and relevant plugins or frameworks. Ensure sites are optimized for performance and scalability
• Mobile Responsiveness & Design: Develop responsive, mobile-first websites that work seamlessly across all devices and browsers, ensuring optimal user experience
• Multi-language Development: Implement multilingual website features, ensuring the content is easily accessible in multiple languages
• SEO Optimization: Work with SEO collaborators to ensure websites are optimized for SEO standard methodologies, including fast-loading pages, structured data, and clean markup
• Custom Gutenberg Blocks: Develop custom Gutenberg blocks tailored to project needs for reusable and dynamic content management
• Custom Fields & Templates: Experience with ACF Builder
• API Integrations: Work with APIs and third-party services to extend site functionality, including map services, video platforms, CRM systems, or other business tools
• Accessibility Standards (WCAG 2.1): Implement and maintain accessibility standards to ensure websites are inclusive for all users, adhering to WCAG 2.1 guidelines
• Performance Optimization: Optimize website performance through techniques like caching, lazy loading, image compression, and reducing HTTP requests for faster load times. Implement and monitor performance metrics using tools like GTmetrix and Lighthouse
• Security Implementation: Implement WordPress security standard methodologies, including hardening measures, security plugins configuration, and regular security audits. Monitor and address potential vulnerabilities
• Technical Leadership: Conduct code reviews, mentor junior developers, and contribute to technical documentation and development standards
• Collaborate with multi-functional Teams: Work closely with design, content, and marketing teams to ensure alignment between business goals, user needs, and technical feasibility
• Bug Fixes & Troubleshooting: Identify, fix, and resolve technical issues related to WordPress development to ensure the smooth functioning of the website
• Documentation: Maintain documentation of development processes and workflows for internal and client reference

Please apply if:

• Experience: Demonstrable experience as a WordPress Developer with hands-on experience in Gutenberg, ACF, and building responsive websites
• Technical Proficiency: Strong knowledge of PHP & OOP (Object Oriented Programming), HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+), ReactJS, and development & design practices. Proficiency in MySQL/PostgreSQL database Development Workflow: Experience with modern build tools (Webpack, Gulp, Composer) and CI/CD pipelines. Solid understanding of Git workflows and deployment strategies.optimization and custom queries
• Development Workflow: Experience with modern build tools (Webpack, Gulp, Composer) and CI/CD pipelines. Good understanding of Git workflows and deployment strategies
• Server Management: Knowledge of server environments (Apache), server-side caching solutions (Redis, Memcached), and experience with different hosting environments
• Responsive Web Design: Extensive experience in building mobile-first, responsive websites using frameworks like Bootstrap or custom media queries
• SEO & Web Performance: Experience with on-page SEO standard methodologies and performance optimization techniques (e.g., caching, lazy loading, image optimization)
• Accessibility Standards: Proven understanding of WCAG 2.1 accessibility standards and how to apply them to WordPress websites
• Version Control: Experience with Git for version control and collaborative development workflows
• Debugging: Familiarity with debugging tools such as Chrome Developer Tools, Query Monitor, and other troubleshooting tools
• Multilingual Support: Experience building multilingual websites
• Testing & Quality Assurance: Experience with unit testing, integration testing, and automated testing frameworks for WordPress development
• Analytics Implementation: Proficiency in implementing and working with analytics tools (Google Analytics, Tag Manager) and tracking solutions
• Collaboration: Ability to collaborate optimally with multi-functional teams (designers, content creators, SEO specialists) and work both independently and in a team environment

Benefits:

• OpenTable provides Mexican Social Security (IMSS)
• Christmas Bonus - 30 days
• Paid Time Off - 20 days a year
• Vacation Premium - 25%
• Parental Leave
• Bereavement Leave - 3 days
• Bonuses
• Dental Insurance & Life Insurance
• Major Medical Insurance

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

OpenTable aspires to be a workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve and a culture that is inclusive and welcoming. Hiring people with different backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and ideas is critical to innovation and to how we deliver great experiences for our users and our partners. Representation matters.

We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform job responsibilities, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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