Wordpress Backend Developer – BOT

Role Overview

• 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 to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions.
• 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.

Tech Stack

• DNS
• MySQL
• PHP
• WordPress