Back-end Senior Engineer - Pasig (hybrid, morning shift)

TASQ Staffing Solutions; Pasig; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-provided equipment

Job summary

A technology staffing agency is seeking a Back-end Senior Engineer in Pasig for a hybrid role. The position requires designing high-performance backend solutions, developing custom WordPress plugins and Drupal modules, and managing DevOps processes. Candidates should have at least 5 years of backend development experience with strong knowledge of PHP, SQL, and security practices. A collaborative attitude towards frontend teams is a plus. This role offers flexibility with a morning shift and occasional onsite work.

Qualifications

• 5 years minimum experience in backend development focusing on WordPress or Drupal.
• Ability to implement custom plugins in WordPress and custom modules in Drupal.
• Strong knowledge of PHP and SQL.
• Experience with headless integration, including decoupled architecture and RESTful APIs.
• Knowledge and experience working with WPEngine and/or Pantheon.
• Ability to implement custom plugins and themes in WordPress or custom modules in Drupal.
• Understanding of web security best practices and ability to implement security measures for websites.
• Knowledge of version control systems (Git)

Responsibilities

• Design scalable backend solutions optimizing database queries.
• Develop and maintain custom WordPress plugins and Drupal modules.
• Build and maintain REST API and GraphQL endpoints.
• Apply advanced security measures such as data encryption, RBAC, and automated vulnerability patching to safeguard websites.
• Manage DevOps processes including automated deployments, backups, and server performance tuning within hosting environments like WPEngine and Pantheon.

Skills

PHP

SQL

WordPress plugin development

Drupal module development

RESTful APIs

DevOps processes

Web security best practices

Git

Security practices

DevOps

Headless CMS

Education

Bachelor's/College Degree in Engineering (Computer/Telecommunication), Computer Science/Information Technology or equivalent

Tools

WPEngine

Pantheon

WordPress plugin development

Drupal module development

Job description

About the job Back-end Senior Engineer - Pasig (hybrid, morning shift)

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 optimize database queries and enhance website speed
• Develop and maintain custom WordPress plugins and Drupal modules to extend core functionalities and support enterprise workflows
• Build and maintain REST API and GraphQL endpoints to enable seamless integrations with 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 server performance 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 or Drupal
• Strong knowledge of PHP and SQL
• Experience with headless integration, including decoupled architecture and RESTful APIs
• Knowledge and experience working with WPEngine and/or Pantheon
• Ability to implement custom plugins and themes in WordPress or custom modules in Drupal
• Understanding of web security best practices and ability to implement security measures for websites
• 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