Full Stack Developer (Restaurant Marketing - Wordpress, PHP, Website Experience)

Job Description

OpenTable is seeking a Full Stack Developer to join their Website Experience team in Mexico City. This role requires in-office attendance at least twice a week. The Full Stack Developer will be responsible for building and evolving OpenTable's website, including new features, products, design implementations, and integrations. The ideal candidate will have experience creating scalable, high-performance web solutions and optimizing database queries for WordPress environments.

The Full Stack Developer will work closely with marketing, design, and content teams, and should possess a collaborative mindset and a continuous learning approach.

In this role, the Full Stack Developer will:

• Build and maintain custom WordPress websites using Gutenberg, ACF, and relevant plugins or frameworks.
• Develop responsive, mobile-first websites that work seamlessly across all devices and browsers.
• Implement multilingual website features, ensuring the content is easily accessible in multiple languages.
• Work with SEO stakeholders to ensure websites are optimized for SEO best practices.
• Develop custom Gutenberg blocks tailored to project needs for reusable and dynamic content management.
• Work with APIs and third-party services to extend site functionality.
• Implement and maintain accessibility standards to ensure websites are inclusive for all users, adhering to WCAG 2.1 guidelines.
• Optimize website performance through techniques like caching, lazy loading, and image compression.
• Implement WordPress security best practices, including hardening measures and regular security audits.
• Conduct code reviews, mentor junior developers, and contribute to technical documentation and development standards.
• Collaborate with design, content, and marketing teams to ensure alignment between business goals, user needs, and technical feasibility.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve technical issues related to WordPress development.
• Maintain documentation of development processes and workflows.

The ideal candidate should have:

• Proven experience as a WordPress Developer with hands-on experience in Gutenberg, ACF, and building responsive websites.
• Strong knowledge of PHP & OOP, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+), ReactJS, and development & design practices.
• Proficiency in MySQL/PostgreSQL database optimization and custom queries.
• Experience with modern build tools (Webpack, Gulp, Composer) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong understanding of Git workflows and deployment strategies.
• Knowledge of server environments (Apache), server-side caching solutions (Redis, Memcached), and experience with different hosting environments.
• Extensive experience in building mobile-first, responsive websites using frameworks like Bootstrap or custom media queries.
• Experience with on-page SEO best practices and performance optimization techniques.
• Solid understanding of WCAG 2.1 accessibility standards and how to apply them to WordPress websites.
• Experience with Git for version control and collaborative development workflows.
• Familiarity with debugging tools such as Chrome Developer Tools, Query Monitor, and other troubleshooting tools.
• Experience building multilingual websites.
• Experience with unit testing, integration testing, and automated testing frameworks for WordPress development.
• Proficiency in implementing and working with analytics tools (Google Analytics, Tag Manager) and tracking solutions.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and work both independently and in a team environment.

OpenTable offers:

• 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