Full-Stack Software Engineer

With millions of diners, tens of thousands of restaurants, and 23+ years of experience, OpenTable, part of Booking Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: BKNG), is an industry leader with a unique insight into the world of hospitality. We champion restaurants, bars, wineries, and other venues around the world, helping them attract guests, manage capacity, improve operations and maximize revenue.

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 network that includes OpenTable and KAYAK's portfolio of travel brands including Swoodoo, checkfelix, momondo, Cheapflights, Mundi and HotelsCombined.

Hospitality is all about taking care of others, and it defines our culture. You'll work in a welcoming and inclusive environment, and get the benefits, flexibility, and support you need to succeed.

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 approach 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 mentality who knows the latest with WordPress and technology trends.

Finally, we value initiative and self-direction — someone who can proactively find opportunities to improve our website rather than just responding to requests.

*This is a 6-month contract position

based Mexico City*

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 collaborators to ensure websites are optimized for SEO standard methodologies, 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 standard methodologies, 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 multi-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, fix, 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:

Experience: Demonstrable 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. Solid understanding of Git workflows and deployment

and custom queries

Development Workflow: