Job Description
Position Title: WordPress Backend Developer
Timings: 4:00 pm - 1:00 am
Department: Software Engineering
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.
