Full-Stack Software Engineer

This will be a remote, 6 month temporary role, with plans to transition to hybrid in-office 2x/week located in downtown Toronto.

About OpenTable:

With millions of diners, 60,000+ restaurant partners and 25+ years of experience, OpenTable, part of Booking Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: BKNG), is an industry leader with a passion for helping restaurants thrive. Our world-class technology empowers restaurants to focus on what matters most – their team, their guests, and their bottom line – while enabling diners to discover and book the perfect restaurant for every occasion. 

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 team and its portfolio of metasearch brands. Hospitality is all about taking care of others, and it defines our culture.

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 mindset 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 mindset who stays current with WordPress and technology trends.  Finally, we value initiative and self-direction — someone who can proactively identify opportunities to improve our website rather than just responding to requests.

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 stakeholders to ensure websites are optimized for SEO best practices, 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 best practices, 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 Cross-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, troubleshoot, 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 you have/are:

• Experience: Proven 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. Strong 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. Strong 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 best practices and performance optimization techniques (e.g., caching, lazy loading, image optimization)
• Accessibility Standards: Solid 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 effectively with cross-functional teams (designers, content creators, SEO specialists) and work both independently and in a team environment

There are a variety of factors that go into determining a salary range, including but not limited to external market benchmark data, geographic location, and years of experience sought/required. The range for this Toronto, Canada based role is hourly CAD.

We offer a competitive base salary and benefits including: health benefits; flexible spending account; retirement benefits; life insurance; paid time off (including PTO, paid sick leave, medical leave, bereavement leave, floating holidays and paid holidays); and parental leave benefits. This role is eligible to be considered for an annual bonus and equity grant.

Work Environment & Flexibility

At OpenTable, we pride ourselves on fostering a global and dynamic work environment. As a team member with us, you will benefit from a schedule tailored to accommodate a global workforce operating across multiple time zones. While the majority of your responsibilities may align with conventional business hours, there will be instances where you are expected to manage communications - via calls, Slack messages, or emails - outside of regular working hours to effectively collaborate with international colleagues, respond to restaurant partners, and/or address urgent matters. OpenTable will always abide by and consider local laws and regulations.

We're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels they belong and can thrive. We know the best ideas come when we bring different voices to the table, so we're building a team as dynamic as the diners and restaurants we serve—and fostering a culture where everyone feels welcome to be themselves.

If you need accommodations during the application or interview process, or on the job, we're here to support you. Please reach out to your recruiter to request any accommodations.

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