Bounteous - Wordpress Backend Developer

Description :

Roles & Responsibilities :

- Design, develop, and maintain WordPress themes and plugins.

- Customize WordPress solutions to meet business needs, including developing custom post types, taxonomies, and shortcodes.

- Lead the implementation of WordPress features and projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions.

- Manage DNS configurations and ensure proper domain routing for WordPress-based sites.

- Experience with WPEngine is a plus, including performance optimization and environment management.

- Participate in architectural discussions, providing insights on WordPress scalability and security.

- Mentor junior developers, providing technical guidance and support as needed.

- Conduct code reviews to ensure adherence to best practices, maintainability, and performance optimization.

- Work closely with designers and frontend developers to integrate WordPress backend logic with custom themes and user interfaces.

- Develop and optimize database queries for WordPress (MySQL), ensuring performance and scalability.

- Troubleshoot and debug complex WordPress issues, providing timely resolutions and root cause analysis.

- Write comprehensive unit tests to ensure code quality and maintainability.

- Adhere to industry best practices, including SOLID principles, for maintainable and scalable WordPress solutions.

- Stay updated with emerging WordPress technologies, recommending best practices and tools.

- Participate in Agile development processes, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.

Required Skills :

- 3-5 years of experience in WordPress development, including theme and plugin development.

- Strong understanding of PHP and the WordPress ecosystem.

- Experience with DNS management and domain configurations.

- Proficiency in MySQL and experience optimizing WordPress database performance.

- Familiarity with RESTful API development and integration within WordPress.

- Knowledge of version control using Git.

- Familiarity with Agile methodologies or similar development processes.

- Ability to mentor junior developers.

Preferred Skills :

- Experience with managed WordPress hosting environments, particularly WPEngine.

- Knowledge of WordPress security best practices.

- Experience with performance optimization techniques for WordPress (e.g., caching, lazy loading).

- Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS or Google Cloud, particularly for WordPress hosting.

- Understanding of containerization (e.g., Docker) and orchestration tools (e.g., Kubernetes) as they relate to WordPress environments.

- Familiarity with front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) for WordPress theme customization