Wordpress Backend Developer

Position Title:

WordPress Backend Developer

Timings:

4:00 pm - 1:00 am

Department:

Software Engineering

Location:

Ikonic, Plot # 176, Korang Road, near Rahat Bakers, I-10/3, Islamabad

About Us:

IKONIC is a US-based IT company headquartered in Miami, Florida, serving clients globally for over 9 years. We're known for building scalable digital solutions and high-performing product teams. Innovation, ownership, and outcomes are core to how we work.

Position Purpose:

We are seeking a driven, detail-oriented WordPress Backend Developer to join our growing team. In this role, he/she will take the designs created by web designers and code those designs using a mix of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and jQuery. He/She will also work on different PHP CMSs and Frameworks (WordPress, Magento, Shopify, etc.). He/She will work closely with various members of the organization to play a key role in the successful launch of websites and applications.

Education & Professional Qualification:

• Degree(s)/Major(s): Bachelor or Masters in a relevant field from a reputed local/foreign University.
• Certification(s): Not mandatory, but certification in a relevant field is a plus.

Experience:

• 2-3 years of relevant experience as a WordPress Backend Developer.
• Experience with Core PHP and WordPress Plugin and Theme Development.

Responsibilities:

• Working knowledge of CORE PHP/MySQL.
• Good knowledge and experience in building WordPress CMS websites using best practices.
• Create well-structured WordPress custom themes and plugins.
• Conduct website performance tests.
• Maintain the appearance and updates of websites.
• Troubleshoot content issues.
• Create WordPress plugins to support site functionality and integrations.
• Optimize websites for mobile users.
• Proficiency in customizing, developing, and integrating WordPress backend & themes.
• Good understanding of front-end technologies including HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, and Ajax.
• Ability to create e-commerce websites using WooCommerce is a plus.
• Creating the website architecture.
• Managing the website back-end, including database and server integration.
• Troubleshooting content issues.
• Monitoring the performance of the live website.
• Reporting & follow-up with clients.
• Profound knowledge of WordPress core functionality, including hooks, filters, and the WP REST API.
• Strong proficiency in PHP and MySQL for developing custom WordPress plugins and optimizing database queries.
• Expertise in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and frontend libraries or frameworks (e.g., React, Vue.js).
• Ability to create bespoke WordPress themes from scratch or customize existing themes for pixel-perfect design and compatibility.
• Skill in integrating RESTful APIs, OAuth, and other web services.
• Implement advanced caching strategies, optimize asset loading, and profiling tools.
• In-depth knowledge of WordPress security best practices.
• Proficient use of Git for version control and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience in scaling WordPress databases, utilizing indexing, query optimization, and caching mechanisms.
• Familiarity with server management, cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure), and serverless architectures.

Minimum Requirements:

• Experience in writing clean, well-designed code and strong OOP Concepts.
• Experience with JavaScript, WordPress, Gutenberg, HTML, CSS, and SASS.
• Evaluating code to ensure it meets industry standards and compatibility.
• Maintaining knowledge of latest web applications and practices.
• Analyzing technical requirements to determine user needs.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Collaborate with team members to improve web application functionality.

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Bonuses
• Medical Health Insurance
• Annual Leaves
• Casual, Sick, Bereavement, Marriage, Paternity, and Maternity Leaves
• Bi-Annual Reviews

Why Should You Join IKONIC?

At IKONIC, we believe in providing development opportunities to all employees, with challenging assessments to advance your career. Our offerings include:

• A growth mindset supported by experienced mentors.
• A dynamic environment encouraging initiatives, agility, and work/life balance.
• Market-competitive compensation based on qualifications and skills.
• Equal employment opportunity, with decisions based on merit.

Note: Above goals and job descriptions are indicative and subject to change.

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