WordPress Backend Developer

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Description

• Join our dynamic and innovative team as a Mid-Level Backend Developer and embark on an exciting journey of transforming a billion-dollar startup into a cutting-edge micro-services domain-driven design powerhouse. • As a key member of our engineering team, you will help build scalable, high-performance websites and applications while working with a range of modern web technologies. • As a key member of our engineering team, you will ensure that our platforms are robust, secure, and ready to handle increasing traffic and new features. • Design, develop, and maintain WordPress themes and plugins. • Customize WordPress solutions to meet business needs, including developing custom post types, taxonomies, and shortcodes. • Lead the implementation of WordPress features and projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams. • Manage DNS configurations and ensure proper domain routing for WordPress-based sites. • Experience with WPEngine is a plus, including performance optimization and environment management. • Participate in architectural discussions, providing insights on WordPress scalability and security. • Mentor junior developers, providing technical guidance and support as needed. • Conduct code reviews to ensure adherence to best practices, maintainability, and performance optimization. • Work closely with designers and frontend developers to integrate WordPress backend logic with custom themes and user interfaces. • Develop and optimize database queries for WordPress (MySQL), ensuring performance and scalability. • Troubleshoot and debug complex WordPress issues, providing timely resolutions and root cause analysis. • Write comprehensive unit tests to ensure code quality and maintainability. • Adhere to industry best practices, including SOLID principles, for maintainable and scalable WordPress solutions. • Stay updated with emerging WordPress technologies, recommending best practices and tools. • Participate in Agile development processes, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in WordPress development, including theme and plugin development. • Strong understanding of PHP and the WordPress ecosystem. • Experience with DNS management and domain configurations. • Proficiency in MySQL and experience optimizing WordPress database performance. • Familiarity with RESTful API development and integration within WordPress. • Knowledge of version control using Git. • Familiarity with Agile methodologies or similar development processes. • Ability to mentor junior developers.