Full Stack Developer

This is a full-time role with an attendance requirement to go into the Mexico City office at least 2x every week.

About OpenTable:

OpenTable, part of Booking Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: BKNG), powers reservations for the hospitality industry. OpenTable's software seats more than 1 billion people per year and helps more than 55,000+ restaurants, bars, wineries and other venues attract guests, manage capacity, improve operations and increase revenue.

As an employee of OpenTable, you will be joining a global network that includes OpenTable and KAYAK's portfolio of metasearch brands including HotelsCombined, Cheapflights, Swoodoo, checkfelix, momondo and Mundi. Many employees are dedicated to one brand, but we all have the benefit of using each other's strengths and insights. Together, we're able to help people experience the world through dining and travel.

What we're looking for:

We're seeking an experienced Full Stack Developer 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 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

and custom queries

Development Work