WordPress Backend Developer

• Degree(s)/Major(s): Bachelors 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.
  

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

• Good knowledge and experience of building WordPress CMS websites using the best practices.
  
• 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) to build responsive, interactive, and performant user interfaces.
  
• 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

• Evaluating code to ensure it meets industry standards, is valid, is properly structured, and is compatible with browsers, devices, or operating systems.
  
• Proven experience as a WordPress Backend Developer or similar role.
  
• Strong proficiency in PHP programming.
  
• 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 functionality consistently and user-friendliness of the web applications.
  

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
  
• Medical Health Insurance
  
• Bonuses
  
• Accommodation for outstation employees
  
• Annual Leaves
  
• Casual leaves
  
• Sick Leaves
  
• Bereavement Leaves
  
• Marriage Leaves
  
• Paternity Leaves
  
• Maternity Leaves
  
• Bi-Annual Reviews
  

• 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 individuals merit