Web developer • full time • hybrid

Position

Web Developer

Location: Braga, Portugal

Department: Marketing

Employment Type: Full time

Work Model: Hybrid

Checkmarx is the enterprise application security leader and the host of Checkmarx One™.

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.

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 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

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

- 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, competitive compensation, great work-life balance, as well as great benefits and perks throughout the year.

Checkmarx is an Equal Opportunity Employer.