Backend Developer - PHP, APIs & WordPress (Hybrid)

AgUpdate; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

The Backend Developer role at CUNY Central Office focuses on backend implementations and support for web applications and CMS server-side components. You will work on APIs, data integrations, and server-side logic, with emphasis on performance, reliability, and security.

You will collaborate with senior developers and system administrators, contributing to code reviews, documentation, and backend migrations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and four years' related experience.
• Experience with WordPress or similar CMS; knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, Apache/NGINX, and MySQL/MariaDB.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains backend functionality for CUNY websites using PHP, Apache, NGINX, MySQL/MariaDB, and REST APIs.
• Assists with monitoring system logs, database performance, API usage, and backend workflows.
• Implements backend solutions, integrations, and updates as directed by senior staff.
• Maintains CMS backend components, including WordPress plugins and server-side logic.
• Implements and maintains RESTful APIs and third‑party integrations under supervision.
• Works with server admins to troubleshoot hosting configurations and performance issues.
• Follows security, accessibility, and compliance requirements in backend systems.
• Participates in backend code reviews and documents technical work.
• Supports migrations, upgrades, and related backend tasks.

Skills

PHP

MySQL

Linux

REST APIs

Git

Agile

Security

Accessibility

WordPress

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

WordPress

Apache

NGINX

MariaDB

HTML/CSS/JS

Job description

The Backend Developer role at CUNY Central Office focuses on backend implementations and support for web applications and CMS server-side components. You will work on APIs, data integrations, and server-side logic, with emphasis on performance, reliability, and security.

You will collaborate with senior developers and system administrators, contributing to code reviews, documentation, and backend migrations.