WordPress Backend Engineer

3 weeks ago


Kolkata, West Bengal, India BuyerForesight Full time

About the Role :


We are looking for a WordPress Engineer to manage and evolve our WordPress infrastructure. You will be responsible for backend development, optimization, custom plugin and theme creation, and system-level integration. While a dedicated design team handles page-building and UI, your role focuses on performance, structure, and backend logic. Experience with frontend frameworks and some exposure to Express.js is desirable.

Key Responsibilities :


- Build and maintain secure, scalable, and high-performance WordPress sites.

- Develop and customize themes and plugins to meet business needs.

- Implement and manage advanced form functionality and integrations.

- Optimize site performance (database queries, caching, asset delivery, etc.).

- Ensure code quality, reusability, and proper documentation.

- Support the design team by enabling backend functionalities for pages they build.

- Integrate third-party APIs and Express.js-based services where needed.

- Manage site deployments, staging environments, and production releases.

- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues across plugins, integrations, and Skills & Experience :


- Deep expertise in WordPress backend development, PHP, hooks, filters, and architecture.

- Strong experience with custom plugin and theme development.

- Solid understanding of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and jQuery.

- Hands-on experience with Bootstrap and frontend frameworks.

- Familiar with page builders like Elementor or WP Bakery (for integration purposes).

- Experience with form tools (HubSpot Forms, WP Forms, Contact Form 7, etc.).

- Experience with REST API, AJAX, and JSON.

- Competent with Git and structured deployment to Have :


- Basic DevOps knowledge (e.g., CI/CD, server tuning, cloud hosting).

- Knowledge of WordPress security best practices.

- Experience with headless or decoupled WordPress environments.

- SEO integration (technical level only, not content).

- Familiarity with basic Express.js and backend API :


- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline (or equivalent practical experience).

- 48 years of experience as a WordPress Engineer or similar technical role.

- Candidates with Good English speaking skills only apply.

- Candidates interested to work from office only apply

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