Lead WordPress SRE & Dev (Roots/Kinsta) Location: Remote (US Citizen/LPR Only) Stack: Trellis, Bedrock, Kinsta, Ansible

Designial is looking for a Lead WordPress SRE & Developer for the long-term maintenance and enhancement of a high-traffic web application. We are seeking a Roots.io specialist with deep experience in both infrastructure-as-code and backend development.

The Role

You will serve as the technical lead for an initial 16-month engagement (extendable). This is a dual-focus role involving system stabilization and high-availability maintenance (SRE) alongside the development of three major functional enhancements.

Technical Requirements

  • Trellis/Ansible: Expert proficiency in automated provisioning and encrypted vaulting.

  • Bedrock/Composer: Senior-level dependency management and folder structure standards.

  • Kinsta: Proven experience managing sites within Kinsta’s specific deployment constraints.

  • SLA Discipline: Ability to meet a 1-hour P1 Response/Containment window during PST business hours.

  • Development Skills: Strong PHP/MySQL skills for building API integrations and data-driven dashboards.

  • Accessibility: Experience ensuring WCAG 2.0 AA compliance.

Compensation

We utilize a dual-rate structure: please quote

  • Enhancements/Development: $50-55

  • SRE/Maintenance: $60-70

Note: Due to project data sovereignty and security requirements, candidates must be a US Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR).

How to Apply:
Please DM with your GitHub profile and a summary of your experience managing Trellis-based production environments and custom WordPress development.