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Backend Engineer - Remote

Posted 1 week ago

Overview

We are looking for a skilled Backend Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in WordPress, PHP, API development, Python, MySQL, and Amazon Web Services (AWS). You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining backend systems that support our web applications and services.

In Short

  • Customize and optimize WordPress themes and plugins.
  • Develop custom WordPress plugins to extend functionality.
  • Improve the performance and security of WordPress-based platforms.
  • Write clean, efficient, and maintainable PHP code for backend applications.
  • Troubleshoot and debug PHP applications.
  • Design and develop RESTful APIs for internal and external applications.
  • Develop and maintain backend scripts and automation using Python.
  • Design and optimize MySQL databases for performance and scalability.
  • Deploy and manage applications on AWS infrastructure.
  • Implement security best practices in cloud environments.

Requirements

  • 6+ years of working experience as a Back-End Engineer
  • Proficiency in PHP with experience in WordPress development.
  • Strong knowledge of API development (RESTful and third-party integrations).
  • Experience in Python for backend scripting and automation.
  • Expertise in MySQL database design, queries, and optimization.
  • Hands-on experience with AWS services.
  • Understanding of version control systems (Git).
  • Ability to write clean, scalable, and well-documented code.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Experience working in agile development environments.

Benefits

  • Work remotely Monday - Friday, 40 hours a week (no weekends)
  • Vacation: 10 business days a year
  • Holidays: 5 National Holidays a year
  • Company Holidays: 5 Company Holidays a year
  • Parental Leave
  • Health Care Reimbursement
  • Active Lifestyle Reimbursement
  • Quarterly Home Office Reimbursement
  • Payroll Deduction Purchase Plans
  • Longevity Bonus
  • Continuous Learning Bonus
  • Access to Training and Professional Development Platforms

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