Full job description About the Company We operate a growing network of airport shuttle and executive transportation brands across Washington State, including Seattle Shuttle, SeaTac Shuttle, Tacoma Shuttle, Olympia Shuttle, and others. Our websites are WordPress-based and serve thousands of monthly users booking airport rides, cruise transfers, and corporate travel. We are seeking a senior full-stack WordPress developer to take ownership of performance optimization, booking system customization, and API integrations across our entire platform. Responsibilities Website Performance & Optimization Improve Core Web Vitals (LCP, CLS, TBT, FID) across multiple WordPress sites. Configure caching layers (WP Super Cache, Redis) and Bunny CDN integration. Optimize code, images (WebP/AVIF), CSS/JS delivery, and database performance. Booking Plugin Development Customize and extend our existing WordPress booking plugin for airport shuttle reservations. Integrate third-party APIs such as Google Maps Distance Matrix, Stripe, Twilio (OTP/SMS), and GA4. Implement dynamic fare calculations, round-trip logic, and mobile-first booking UX. Ensure data validation, secure processing, and clean admin management tools. Full-Stack Development & Maintenance Develop and maintain custom WordPress themes and plugins (PHP, JavaScript, HTML, CSS). Manage DreamHost VPS performance, SSL, and DNS configuration. Maintain staging environments, Git version control, and deployment workflows. Conduct regular updates, backups, and security audits. Technical SEO & Schema Collaborate with marketing to implement structured data (LocalBusiness, Service, FAQ). Support Search Generative Experience (SGE) and Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) efforts through clean code and schema integration. Qualifications 4+ years of full-stack WordPress development (PHP, MySQL, JavaScript). Proven experience optimizing site performance and Core Web Vitals. Strong understanding of WordPress plugin architecture, hooks, and REST API. Hands-on experience with DreamHost or similar VPS hosting environments. Experience integrating APIs (Google Maps, Stripe, Twilio, GA4, etc.). Familiarity with caching, CDN systems (Bunny, Cloudflare), and security hardening. Proficiency with Git and modern staging/deployment workflows. Preferred Experience Elementor performance tuning and lightweight custom templates. Experience with Rank Math or Yoast Local SEO. Knowledge of schema markup and structured data validation. Previous work on booking or transportation-related systems. What Success Looks Like All websites consistently achieve 90+ mobile Lighthouse scores. The booking plugin runs smoothly with real-time fare logic and no downtime. APIs are fully stable, monitored, and error-free. Secure, fast, and well-maintained WordPress ecosystem across multiple brands. Application Instructions Please include in your application: Links to 2–3 optimized WordPress sites you’ve worked on (with PageSpeed or GTmetrix scores). Example(s) of custom plugins or booking systems you’ve developed. Your hourly rate and weekly availability. A short summary of your experience with DreamHost, Bunny CDN, or API integrations.