WordPress Backend Developer

2 - 7 years

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Job Title: WordPress Backend Developer

Experience Required: 2–7 Years

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced WordPress Backend Developer to join our web development team. You will be responsible for developing custom plugins, integrating third-party services, and optimizing WordPress performance on the backend.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain custom WordPress plugins and themes.
  • Work with Advanced Custom Fields (ACF), custom post types, and taxonomies.
  • Integrate third-party APIs and payment gateways.
  • Optimize website performance, security, and scalability.
  • Handle database design, queries, and migrations using MySQL.
  • Debug and resolve backend bugs and performance issues.
  • Collaborate with front-end developers and designers to deliver seamless user experiences.
  • Maintain code quality, organization, and documentation.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

  • 2–7 years of experience in WordPress backend development.
  • Proficiency in PHP, MySQL, and RESTful APIs.
  • Strong experience in custom plugin/theme development.
  • Familiarity with WordPress coding standards and best practices.
  • Experience with Git version control.
  • Strong understanding of security best practices in WordPress.
  • Experience with performance optimization (caching, database queries, etc.).

Good to Have:

  • Knowledge of WooCommerce or LMS plugins (like LearnDash).
  • Familiarity with headless WordPress (REST API, GraphQL).
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and deployment tools.
  • Basic understanding of front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JS) for better collaboration.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

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