WordPress Front-End Web Development Lead – Senior UI Engineering Role

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May 12, 2026
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Job Description

Company Overview

Coupa Software, Inc. is a global leader in Business Spend Management (BSM) solutions, helping organizations optimize and manage their financial operations through a unified, AI-driven platform. The company focuses on empowering businesses to gain real-time visibility into their spending, improve compliance, and make smarter financial decisions.

With a strong presence across global markets, Coupa Software, Inc. is known for its innovation in cloud-based enterprise solutions. The organization brings together engineering excellence, design thinking, and customer-centric development practices to deliver scalable digital platforms used by enterprises worldwide. Its culture emphasizes collaboration, continuous learning, and building impactful technology that transforms how companies operate.

Job Title Overview

WordPress Front-End Web Development Lead (UI Engineering & Experience Architect)

This role focuses on leading front-end development efforts for WordPress-based digital platforms, ensuring high-performance user interfaces, scalable architecture, and seamless user experience across web properties.

The position is designed for experienced developers who can combine technical expertise with leadership capabilities, guiding teams in building modern, responsive, and accessible web solutions.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled WordPress Front-End Web Development Lead to join the digital engineering team at Coupa Software, Inc.. The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading front-end architecture, managing UI development workflows, and ensuring that all WordPress-based applications deliver a consistent and high-quality user experience.

This role requires deep expertise in front-end technologies, WordPress customization, performance optimization, and component-based UI development. The candidate will also collaborate closely with designers, backend engineers, product managers, and marketing teams to deliver scalable web solutions aligned with business goals.

Job Responsibilities

The selected candidate will take ownership of front-end development and UI strategy across WordPress-based platforms. Key responsibilities include:

  • Lead the development and maintenance of WordPress-based front-end systems and themes
  • Architect scalable and reusable UI components using modern JavaScript frameworks
  • Ensure responsive design implementation across all devices and browsers
  • Optimize website performance, loading speed, and Core Web Vitals metrics
  • Collaborate with UX/UI designers to translate wireframes into functional interfaces
  • Integrate REST APIs and third-party services into front-end systems
  • Maintain code quality standards, documentation, and version control practices
  • Conduct code reviews and mentor junior front-end developers
  • Ensure accessibility standards (WCAG compliance) are implemented across web assets
  • Troubleshoot and resolve front-end performance and compatibility issues
  • Work closely with backend teams to ensure seamless data integration

Required Skills and Qualifications

Candidates applying for this role should demonstrate strong technical and leadership capabilities, including:

  • Strong experience in WordPress theme and plugin development
  • Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and modern ES6+ standards
  • Experience with front-end frameworks such as React or Vue.js
  • Deep understanding of responsive design principles and mobile-first development
  • Strong knowledge of WordPress architecture, hooks, and REST API
  • Experience with build tools such as Webpack, Vite, or similar
  • Familiarity with Git version control systems and collaborative workflows
  • Understanding of SEO best practices and web performance optimization
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and lead development teams
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
  • Good communication skills for cross-functional collaboration

Preferred qualifications:

  • Experience working in enterprise-level SaaS or product-based companies
  • Knowledge of headless WordPress architecture
  • Experience in UI/UX collaboration and design systems

Key Expectations from the Role

This position is not limited to coding tasks; it requires strategic thinking and ownership of the entire front-end ecosystem. The candidate is expected to:

  • Drive front-end innovation and modernize legacy WordPress systems
  • Establish best practices for scalable UI development
  • Improve website conversion performance through design and technical enhancements
  • Ensure consistency in branding and user experience across digital platforms
  • Contribute to long-term technical roadmap planning for web assets

Benefits of Working in This Role

While compensation details are not specified, the role offers strong career development opportunities, including:

  • Exposure to enterprise-scale digital platforms
  • Leadership opportunities in front-end architecture
  • Collaboration with global engineering and design teams
  • Opportunity to work on high-impact SaaS products
  • Continuous learning in modern web technologies
  • Career growth into senior engineering or technical leadership roles

How to Apply

Interested candidates should prepare a detailed resume highlighting:

  • WordPress development experience
  • Front-end architecture projects
  • UI/UX collaboration experience
  • Leadership or mentoring roles in previous projects

Applications can be submitted through the official career portal of Coupa Software, Inc. or via their recruitment channels. Candidates may also include a portfolio showcasing WordPress projects, UI components, or front-end systems they have developed.

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for technical evaluation, followed by discussions on system design, leadership capability, and problem-solving approach.

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