Web developer • full time • hybrid

Position

Web Developer

Braga, Portugal, Braga

Marketing

Full time

Hybrid

Checkmarx is the enterprise application security leader and the host of Checkmarx One™ — the industry-leading cloud-native AppSec platform that helps enterprises build #DevSecTrust.

Checkmarx is seeking a talented and detail-oriented Full-Stack WordPress Developer. In this role, you’ll own the development and optimization of our public-facing digital properties. You’ll ensure that our website, landing pages, and portal are secure, high-performing and aligned with our brand and demand-generation goals.

How will you make an impact?

- Develop and maintain Checkmarx’s websites to align with company branding and growth objectives

- Build and customize themes, templates, and plugins to support our lead generation, customer education, and product awareness

- Implement and manage secure integrations with CRM, marketing automation, analytics, and delivery tools

- Ensure all web applications follow data privacy best practices, including secure coding standards and regular vulnerability scanning

- Optimize sites for speed, SEO, and accessibility, with a focus on enterprise-level performance

- Develop custom APIs or integrate external ones to support dynamic content and personalized user experiences

- Maintain version control, staging environments, and local branches for reliable deployments

- Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve performance, security, and integration issues

What is needed to succeed?

- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Web Development, or related field

- 3-5 years of experience as a Wordpress developer with both frontend and backend expertise

- Proficiency in: Languages: PHP, HTML5, CSS3, Javascript, SQL

- Frameworks: React, jQuery, Bootstrap

- Wordpress APIs: REST, WP CLI, custom hooks/filters

- Experience managing MySQL databases and optimizing queries for performance

- Understanding of web security best practices

- Proficiency in version control and agile workflows

- Excellent collaboration and communication skills

What we have to offer

Checkmarx offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, competitive compensation, great work-life balance, as well as great benefits and perks throughout the year.

Checkmarx is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law.