Lead Developer – Systems Architect, PHP, WordPress

Role Overview

• Architect and maintain scalable PHP and WordPress systems
• Lead technical direction for backend architecture and platform reliability
• Build and extend backend services, APIs, and integrations
• Develop and maintain custom WordPress functionality
• Improve application performance, scalability, and maintainability
• Define engineering standards and development best practices
• Support integrations with analytics, SEO, and third-party systems
• Identify and resolve architectural and performance bottlenecks
• Mentor engineers and contribute to long-term technical strategy

Requirements

• Extensive PHP 8+ experience at lead or architect level
• Strong advanced WordPress development experience
• Deep understanding of WordPress architecture and best practices
• Experience building custom WordPress themes and plugins
• Strong backend systems and API development experience
• Strong understanding of scalability, performance optimisation, and system reliability
• Experience with relational databases, caching, and asynchronous processing
• Experience working on high-traffic or content-heavy platforms
• Strong Git and collaborative engineering workflow experience
• Strong systems thinking and problem-solving ability
• Preferred Experience: Experience in lead generation, affiliate, or digital publishing environments
• Experience with SEO-focused platforms
• Exposure to CI/CD, cloud infrastructure, or DevOps practices
• Experience with analytics or tracking integrations
• Experience working in fast-paced growth environments

Tech Stack

• Cloud
• PHP
• WordPress

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation: We offer competitive compensation packages, with opportunities for performance-based incentives
• Flexibility: Remote working environment, or come join us at our office in Malta