Job Openings WordPress Backend Developer

About the job WordPress Backend Developer

Position Title: WordPress Backend Developer
Timings: 04:00pm - 1:00am
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, serving clients globally for over 9 years. Were known for building scalable digital solutions and high-performing product teams. Innovation, ownership, and outcomes are core to how we work.

Position Purpose:
We are looking to hire a highly skilled WordPress Backend Developer to build, enhance, and maintain scalable and secure WordPress websites for our clients. You will be responsible for server-side development, custom plugin and theme development, API integrations, database optimization, and ensuring high performance and security across all WordPress installations.

Requirements
Education and Professional Qualification:

  • Bachelor or equivalent degree from a reputed educational Institute, preferably in computer programming, computer science, or a related field.
  • Certification(s): Not mandatory, but certification in a relevant field is a plus.

Experience:

  • Minimum 1.5 years of relevant experience as a WordPress Backend Developer.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop, maintain, and optimize custom WordPress plugins, themes, and backend functionalities to meet project requirements.
  • Implement and manage custom post types, taxonomies, REST APIs, hooks, and filters to enhance WordPress capabilities.
  • Ensure robust security practices, including sanitization, validation, access control, and protection against vulnerabilities such as XSS, CSRF, and SQL injection.
  • Create and manage ACF field groups and backend structures to support dynamic and scalable site content.
  • Integrate third-party APIs, external services, and custom data sources into WordPress applications.
  • Optimize backend performance, database queries, and server configurations to achieve high Google PageSpeed and performance scores.
  • Collaborate with frontend developers to implement backend logic that powers seamless user interfaces.
  • Debug and resolve complex issues related to backend functionality, plugin conflicts, database errors, and integrations.
  • Maintain, update, and enhance WordPress core, themes, and plugins while ensuring compatibility and performance.
  • Structure clean, reusable, and scalable code following WordPress coding standards.
  • Implement and manage caching systems, performance optimization, and database indexing to improve overall site efficiency.
  • Ensure compatibility of backend systems across multiple hosting environments and server configurations
  • Create detailed documentation for backend processes, APIs, custom functionalities, and ACU structures for internal teams and clients
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams such as frontend, QA, content, and marketing to deliver high-quality technical solutions
  • Stay updated with the latest backend development trends, WordPress improvements, and security advancements
  • Conduct code reviews, troubleshoot issues, and provide technical solutions to support long-term website stability.

  • Support scalable architecture and infrastructure strategies to accommodate growing traffic, data, and system complexity.

    Requirements:

  • Experience with ACF, custom post types, taxonomies, and backend configuration.

  • Strong understanding of security best practices, data validation, and secure coding principles.

  • Experience with version control systems such as Git.

  • Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to resolve complex backend issues efficiently.

  • Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines while maintaining high-quality standards.

  • Familiarity with server environments, hosting setups, and tools like cPanel, WHM, or CLI.

  • Knowledge of performance optimization techniques such as caching, database tuning, and code optimization.

  • Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with designers, developers, and stakeholders.

  • Flexibility to accommodate evolving project requirements and business needs.

  • Commitment to continuous learning and professional growth.

  • Willingness to take on additional tasks to support overall business objectives.
    Ability to translate technical requirements into functional backend systems.

  • Strong expertise in creating and managing custom WordPress plugins, themes, and server-side logic.

  • Proficiency in PHP, MySQL, WordPress REST API, and WordPress backend architecture.


    • Benefits

    • EOBI
    • Provident Fund
    • Medical Health Insurance
    • Accommodation
    • Annual Leaves
    • Casual leaves
    • Sick Leaves
    • Bereavement Leaves
    • Marriage Leaves
    • Paternity Leaves
    • Maternity Leaves

    Why Should You Join IKONIC?

    At IKONIC, we believe in providing 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.



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