TL;DR
Software Engineer (WordPress): Developing and maintaining customer-facing web applications and the company blog with an accent on WordPress architecture and performance. Focus on building scalable solutions, cross-functional collaboration with product and design teams, and championing core engineering practices like automated testing.
Location: Must be based in or able to work from the office in Barcelona
Company
Rover is a global platform connecting pet parents with pet sitters and dog walkers, empowering community members to run their own pet care businesses.
What you will do
- Build, test, and deploy scalable solutions across the technology stack, with a specific focus on web applications and the company blog.
- Take full ownership of features from initial concept through to final launch.
- Collaborate closely with product, design, and data science teams to define technical requirements and drive project progress.
- Champion core engineering practices including automated testing, code quality, and technical design best practices.
- Apply analytical thinking to solve complex problems and ensure a seamless user experience.
Requirements
- 5+ years of professional experience as a software developer.
- Proven experience building WordPress and web applications.
- Demonstrated ability to quickly learn new technologies and embrace evolving challenges.
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies such as Scrum, Kanban, or XP.
Nice to have
- Experience with Headless WordPress, PHP, React, TypeScript, and Next.js.
- Familiarity with continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) tools.
Culture & Benefits
- Competitive package including pension plan and private medical insurance.
- 25 days of paid time off plus meal allowance and flexible compensation.
- Wellness and pet adoption support (including a pet adoption reimbursement).
- Professional development through team knowledge sharing and learning opportunities.
- Dog-friendly office environment with regular team events and activities.