WordPress Backend Engineer - Performance & Deployments

Smart IT Frame LLC; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT solutions provider is seeking a skilled developer to manage and optimize WordPress-based websites. Responsibilities include designing custom themes and plugins, ensuring website performance and security, and handling deployments across environments. The ideal candidate should have experience with Git workflows and be familiar with third-party integrations and CI/CD practices. Strong skills in WordPress customization and SEO optimization are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing and customizing WordPress websites.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines is preferred.
• Ability to troubleshoot across various environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop custom themes and plugins for WordPress.
• Optimize website performance, speed, and SEO.
• Manage website security, backups, and updates.

Skills

WordPress theme development

REST APIs understanding

Website security best practices

Database migration

SEO optimization

Tools

Git

AWS

Plesk

Digital Ocean

Job description

A leading IT solutions provider is seeking a skilled developer to manage and optimize WordPress-based websites. Responsibilities include designing custom themes and plugins, ensuring website performance and security, and handling deployments across environments. The ideal candidate should have experience with Git workflows and be familiar with third-party integrations and CI/CD practices. Strong skills in WordPress customization and SEO optimization are essential for this role.