WordPress Backend Developer

Position Title: WordPress Backend Developer

Timings: 4:00 pm - 1:00 am

Department: Software Engineering

About Us:

IKONIC is a US-based IT company, headquartered in Miami, Florida. It is a group endeavor that mixes experience with agility, honesty, teamwork, trust, and insight into the future. We are a team of top-notch developers who believe in providing solutions to your every problem. Our previous projects and a journey of nine years make us the leading name whom you can trust for adding value to your business. We believe that we can present a solution to your every problem, complementing innovation with sustainability. It is through our established repository of experiences that we offer a unique solution to every problem. Our services are available across the globe in a time zone-aligned manner.

Position Purpose:

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 the 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.
• Ability to create e-commerce websites using WooCommerce will be a plus point.
• 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.
• 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 to extend WordPress functionality and enhance user experience.
• Implement advanced caching strategies, optimize asset loading, and use profiling tools to ensure top-notch website performance.
• In-depth knowledge of WordPress security best practices, including data sanitization, user authentication, and protection against common vulnerabilities.
• Proficient use of Git for version control and setting up continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines for efficient development workflows.
• Experience in scaling WordPress databases, utilizing indexing, query optimization, and caching mechanisms for high-traffic websites.
• Familiarity with server management, cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure), and serverless architectures to ensure robust hosting and infrastructure setup.

Requirements:

• Experience in writing clean, well-designed code and strong OOP Concepts.
• Maintaining an understanding of the latest Web applications and programming practices.
• Determining user needs by analyzing technical requirements.
• Maintain updated knowledge of the development industry and any advancements in technology.
• Meet tight deadlines as required.
• Performing other relevant tasks as per requirement.
• Identify and troubleshoot various website issues and coding problems.
• Collaborate with members of the website team (including designers and back-end developers) to improve the functionality consistently and user-friendliness of the web applications.

Why Should You Join IKONIC?

At IKONIC, we believe in providing development opportunities to all its employees, which is why our job comes with a variety of challenging assessments meant to catapult your career to the next level. This is made evident with our offerings such as:

• A growth mindset through the help of experienced and helpful Mentors. Ikonic is made up of passionate individuals who aim to support each other in their training as well as day-to-day tasks.
• A Dynamic Environment where we focus on encouraging initiatives, promoting agility, and creating a work/life balance. We know the value you bring in, and we aim to nurture it.
• Market Competitive Compensation based upon your professional qualifications and skill set.
• As an Equal employment opportunity provider. All employment-associated decisions are based on an individual's merit.

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

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Engineering and Information Technology