Back-end Senior Engineer (Hybrid) | Pasig

TASQ Staffing Solutions; Pasig; On-site; PHP 892,800 - 1,339,200; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is looking for an experienced backend developer in Pasig, Philippines. This role focuses on creating scalable backend solutions and developing custom WordPress and Drupal functionalities. The ideal candidate has strong skills in PHP, SQL, and backend development, with at least 5 years of relevant experience. The position offers a hybrid setup with company-provided equipment.

Qualifications

• 5 years minimum experience in backend development with a focus on WordPress or Drupal.
• Strong knowledge of PHP and SQL.
• Ability to implement custom plugins in WordPress or modules in Drupal.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable, high-performance backend solutions.
• Develop and maintain custom WordPress plugins and Drupal modules.
• Build and maintain REST API and GraphQL endpoints.

Skills

Backend development

PHP

SQL

WordPress

Drupal

RESTful APIs

Web security best practices

Git

Education

Bachelor's/College Degree in Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

WPEngine

Pantheon

Job description

Work Hours: 8 hours per day

Work Setup: Morning shift (Monday-Friday)

Hybrid Setup: Primarily remote, with occasional onsite work required at least once per month

Equipment: Company-provided

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement scalable, high-performance backend solutions that optimizedatabase queries and enhance website speed
• Develop and maintain custom WordPress plugins and Drupal modules to extendcorefunctionalities and support enterprise workflows
• Build and maintain REST API and GraphQL endpoints to enable seamless integrationswith third-party systems and headless architecture
• Apply advanced security measures such as data encryption, role-based access control,and automated vulnerability patching to safeguard websites
• Manage DevOps processes including automated deployments, backups, and serverperformance tuning within hosting environments like WPEngine and Pantheon

Requirements:

• Candidate must possess at least Bachelor's/College Degree in Engineering(Computer/Telecommunication), Computer Science/Information Technology or
  equivalent
• 5 years minimum experience in backend development with a focus on WordPress orDrupal
• Strong knowledge of PHP and SQL
• Experience with headless integration, including decoupled architecture and RESTfulAPIs
• Knowledge and experience working with WPEngine and/or Pantheon
• Ability to implement custom plugins and themes in WordPress or custom modules inDrupal
• Understanding of web security best practices and ability to implement security measuresfor websites
• Familiarity with modern front-end technologies (JavaScript, HTML, CSS)
• Knowledge of version control systems (Git)

NICE TO HAVE:

• Frontend knowledge beyond basics to improve collaboration with frontend teams (e.g., React, Vue)
• Knowledge of advanced Drupal modules and WordPress plugin architecture
• Experience in performance tuning and optimization of CMS-based websites
• Exposure to additional backend languages and frameworks can be a plus
• Familiarity with message brokers and queues such as RabbitMQ or Apache Kafka