Full-Stack Software Engineer, OpenTable
PHP, Brand Studio, 12-Month Contract
CA$125-135k
This role is eligible to be considered for an annual bonus and equity grant
2 days a week in office (Downtown Toronto)
Online restaurant reservation service
Open for applications
Online restaurant reservation service
1001+ employees
Open for applications
CA$125-135k
This role is eligible to be considered for an annual bonus and equity grant
2 days a week in office (Downtown Toronto)
1001+ employees
Company mission
To bring together people and the restaurants they love in the moments that matter.
Role
Who you are
- 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
- 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
What the job involves
- 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
- 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
- This will be a remote, 12-month temporary role, with plans to transition to hybrid in-office 2x/week located in downtown Toronto
Our take
OpenTable was one of the earliest innovators in the online reservation space, setting up shop in 1998 as a tool to enable restaurants to take bookings online. Rather than charging consumers for the service, OpenTable generates revenue via a monthly subscription and reservation fee from businesses.
Today, the platform is used by tens of thousands of restaurants around the world and seats over 1 billion diners per year. The company was acquired by Booking Holdings – the world's largest travel company – for $2.6 billion in 2014, and remains a subsidiary of the group to this day.
OpenTable is the dominant player in the restaurant reservation software category, with an impressive 45% market share, but does face increasing competition from platforms like Resy, Tock, TableAgent, and many more. Nonetheless, this market leader has garnered an impressive reputation, and there is nothing to say it won't hold on to the dominance it has earned into the future.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
4% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 3 rounds)
Oct 2000
$36m
SERIES C
Jan 2000
$10m
SERIES B
Total funding: $48.2m
Company benefits
- Work from (almost) anywhere - wherever you do your best work
- Mental health and well-being - company-paid therapy sessions through SpringHealth, company-paid subscription to HeadSpace, and company-wide weeks off a year so the whole team can recharge
- Generous parental leave
- Generous paid vacation + time off for your birthday
- Paid volunteer time
- Enriched learning and development opportunities - leadership development & access to thousands of on-demand e-learnings
Company HQ
Union Square, San Francisco, CA
Leadership
Debby Soo
(CEO, not founder)After graduating from Stanford with a liberal arts major, Debby started their career in investment banking. Thereafter they worked in Google’s Strategic Partnerships Group and then spent a decade at KAYAK, eventually becoming CCO.
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