Location: Ikonic, Plot # 176, Korang Road, near Rahat Bakers, I-10/3, Islamabad
About Us:
IKONIC is a US-based IT company, headquartered in Miami, Florida. It is a group endeavor that mixes experience with agility, honesty, teamwork, trust, and insight into the future. We are a team of top-notch developers who believe in providing solutions to your every problem. Our previous projects and a journey of nine years make us the leading name whom you can trust for adding value to your business. We believe that we can present a solution to your every problem, complementing innovation with sustainability. It is through our established repository of experiences that we offer a unique solution to every problem. Our services are available across the globe in a time zone-aligned manner.
Position Purpose:
We are seeking a driven, detail-oriented WordPress Backend Developer to join our growing team. In this role, he/she will take the designs created by web designers and code those designs using a mix of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and jQuery. He/She will also work on different PHP CMSs and Frameworks (WordPress, Magento, Shopify, etc.). He/She will work closely with various members of the organization to play a key role in the successful launch of websites and applications.
Education & Professional Qualification:
Degree(s)/Major(s): Bachelor or Masters in a relevant field from a reputed local/foreign University.
Certification(s): Not mandatory, but certification in a relevant field is a plus.
Experience:
2+ years of relevant experience as a WordPress Backend Developer.
Experience with Core PHP and WordPress Plugin and Theme Development.
Responsibilities:
Working knowledge of CORE PHP/MySQL.
Good knowledge and experience in building WordPress CMS websites using the best practices.
Create well-structured WordPress custom themes and plugins.
Conduct website performance tests.
Maintain the appearance and updates of websites.
Troubleshoot content issues.
Create WordPress plugins to support site functionality and integrations.
Optimize websites for mobile users.
Proficiency in customizing, developing, and integrating WordPress backend & themes
Good understanding of front-end technologies including HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery and Ajax.
Ability to create e-commerce websites using WooCommerce will be a plus point.
Creating the website architecture.
Managing the website back-end, including database and server integration.
Troubleshooting content issues.
Monitoring the performance of the live website.
Reporting & follow-up with clients.
Profound knowledge of WordPress core functionality, including hooks, filters, and the WP REST API.
Strong proficiency in PHP and MySQL for developing custom WordPress plugins and optimizing database queries.
Expertise in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and frontend libraries or frameworks (e.g., React, Vue.js) to build responsive, interactive, and performant user interfaces.
Ability to create bespoke WordPress themes from scratch or customize existing themes for pixel-perfect design and compatibility.
Skill in integrating RESTful APIs, OAuth, and other web services to extend WordPress functionality and enhance user experience.
Implement advanced caching strategies, optimize asset loading, and use profiling tools to ensure top-notch website performance.
In-depth knowledge of WordPress security best practices, including data sanitization, user authentication, and protection against common vulnerabilities.
Proficient use of Git for version control and setting up continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines for efficient development workflows.
Experience in scaling WordPress databases, utilizing indexing, query optimization, and caching mechanisms for high-traffic websites.
Familiarity with server management, cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure), and serverless architectures to ensure robust hosting and infrastructure setup.
Requirements
Experience in writing clean, well-designed code and strong OOP Concepts
Experience with JavaScript, WordPress, Gutenberg, HTML, CSS, and SASS
Evaluating code to ensure it meets industry standards, is valid, is properly structured, and is compatible with browsers, devices, or operating systems.
Maintaining an understanding of the latest Web applications and programming practices.
Determining user needs by analyzing technical requirements.
Maintain updated knowledge of the development industry and any advancements in technology.
Meet tight deadlines as required.
Performing other relevant tasks as per requirement.
Identify and troubleshoot various website issues and coding problems.
Collaborate with members of the website team (including designers and back-end developers) to improve the functionality consistently and user-friendliness of the web applications
Benefits
Competitive Salary
Bonuses
Medical Health Insurance
Accommodation for outstation employees
Annual Leaves
Casual leaves
Sick Leaves
Bereavement Leaves
Marriage Leaves
Paternity Leaves
Maternity Leaves
Bi-Annual Reviews
Why Should You Join IKONIC?
At IKONIC, we believe in providing development opportunities to all its employees, which is why our job comes with a variety of challenging assessments meant to catapult your career to the next level. This is made evident with our offerings such as:
A growth mindset through the help of experienced and helpful Mentors. Ikonic is made up of passionate individuals who aim to support each other in their training as well as day-to-day tasks.
A Dynamic Environment where we focus on encouraging initiatives, promoting agility, and creating a work/life balance. We know the value you bring in, and we aim to nurture it.
Market Competitive Compensation based upon your professional qualifications and skill set.
As an Equal employment opportunity provider. All employment-associated decisions are based on an individual's merit.
Note: Above goals and job descriptions are indicative and subject to change.
