BACKEND DEVELOPER (WORDPRESS)

Global DigiOps S.A.S.; Colombia; Presencial; COP 112.566.132 - 187.610.221; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A consulting firm in web development is looking for an Entry-Level WordPress Back-End Developer in Colombia. Responsibilities include implementing API integrations, managing WordPress sites, and developing back-end solutions. Ideal candidates should have strong knowledge of PHP, WordPress architecture, and experience with API integrations. This full-time position aims to deliver efficient web solutions in a collaborative environment.

Formación

• Experience with WordPress site widget integration.
• Strong knowledge of PHP and WordPress coding standards.
• Proficient in database management with MySQL.

Responsabilidades

• Implement and maintain API integrations for WordPress.
• Modify or create WordPress plugins and themes.
• Conduct functional testing for back-end processes.

Conocimientos

PHP

WordPress architecture

API integrations

MySQL

Node.js

Python

Version control with Git

Task management tools (JIRA, Confluence, Clickup)

Debugging

Descripción del empleo

Location: Medellin, Antioquia, Colombia

Salary: $30,000.00 - $50,000.00

Responsibilities

• API Integration and Maintenance: Implement and maintain assigned integrations for APIs to connect WordPress sites, web applications, and external systems.
• Web application design and build: utilizing data feeds and services available via API’s to deliver solutions on WordPress sites.
• Web Application Back-End Execution: Develop, maintain, and troubleshoot back-end tasks for web applications using client-provided frameworks (e.g., Node.js, Python, or PHP).
• Database Management and Optimization: Execute database tasks, including query optimization, data imports/exports, and updates as per client instructions.
• Custom Plugin and Theme Adjustments: Modify or create WordPress plugins and themes based on detailed client specifications, adhering to WordPress coding standards.
• Code Optimization and Maintenance: Refactor and maintain PHP-based code to enhance performance, scalability, and adherence to WordPress best practices.
• Version Control and Code Management: Use Git or other version control tools to manage and track code changes according to client workflows.
• Collaborative Task Execution: Work with tools like JIRA, Confluence, or Clickup to update progress, track assigned tasks, and ensure timely delivery.
• Quality Assurance and Testing: Conduct functional testing for back-end processes and APIs based on client-provided test cases and acceptance criteria.

Requirements

• Add data feeds to a WordPress site – Widget integration.
• Programmatic page builds – created dynamically with data feed APIs.
• SSO solutions.
• Strong knowledge of PHP, WordPress architecture, and coding standards.
• Hands‑on experience with API integrations.
• Proficiency in database management with MySQL, including query optimization.
• Familiarity with back-end frameworks such as Node.js or Python is a necessity.
• Proficiency in version control systems like Git.
• Experience working with task and collaboration tools such as JIRA, Confluence, or Clickup.
• Ability to troubleshoot and debug complex back-end issues.
• Knowledge of best practices for security, scalability, and performance.
• Proven experience as a WordPress Back-End Developer or similar role.

Seniority Level

• Entry level

Employment Type

• Full-time

Job Function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Business Consulting and Services

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