About Universal Yums
Since 2014, Universal Yums has brought a taste of the world to over 1 million households in the USA. Our flagship product is a box of snacks and treats delivered from a different country every month. We place our highest aspiration in developing cultural understanding through products that educate, entertain, and bring families closer together. At Universal Yums, our mission is to “Connect people across borders, kin, and time”. Learn more about Universal Yums at
Job Summary
We’re seeking a contract Full Stack Engineer (WooCommerce) to support our Engineering team, which is responsible for building and maintaining our ecommerce website built with WordPress and WooCommerce and a data service built with Laravel. This position is available on a full-time basis, requiring approximately 40 hours per week. This opportunity is ongoing, with no pre-defined end date.
Role Responsibilities
Build polished responsive web experiences from static designs. Build custom plugins and integrations for WordPress and WooCommerce.
- Implement A/B tests.
- Write WP CLI scripts to manage and update data.
- Maintain existing plugins and test upgrades when needed.
- Maintain our automated test suite and add test coverage where needed.
Required Experiences & Skills
- 5+ years of WordPress development experience.
- 2+ years of WooCommerce development experience.
- Advanced PHP and JavaScript skills (React preferred).
- Strong skills in automated testing (PHPUnit) and writing resilient, production-ready code.
- Advanced knowledge of the WordPress JSON API, WP CLI, and writing complex SQL queries.
- Fluent in English, with excellent written communication.
- Experience leading projects and working autonomously.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced setting.
Application Instructions
Apply by completing this brief application form.
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