Senior Wordpress Developer- Backend

E2M is not your regular digital marketing firm. We're an equal opportunity provider, founded on strong business ethics and driven by more than 300 experienced professionals.

Our client base is made of digital agencies that need help with solving their bandwidth problems, cutting overheads, and increasing profitability. We need diligent professionals like you to help us help them. If you're someone who dreams big and has the gumption to make them come true, E2M has a place for you.

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Backend Developer – WordPress to join our high-performing team of digital experts. This role requires deep technical mastery of WordPress backend systems, including plugin development, API integrations, and performance optimization. As a senior team member, you will play a crucial role in architecting scalable solutions, enforcing coding standards, mentoring junior developers, and ensuring high-quality delivery across all WordPress projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly skilled developer to apply both technical acumen and leadership abilities in building robust, secure, and enterprise-grade WordPress solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Backend Architecture & Development
• Design, build, and optimize complex backend systems for high-performance WordPress applications.
• Develop and maintain custom plugins, REST APIs, and integrations with third-party platforms.
• Oversee and enhance WooCommerce backend functionalities for scalability and stability.
• Technical Leadership & Mentorship
• Provide technical guidance to the backend development team.
• Review code to ensure adherence to WordPress coding standards, security best practices, and scalability requirements.
• Foster a culture of knowledge-sharing, continuous improvement, and innovation.
• Collaboration & Delivery
• Work closely with frontend developers, UI/UX designers, and project managers to ensure seamless project execution.
• Participate in sprint planning, task allocation, and technical discussions.
• Proactively troubleshoot performance bottlenecks, security vulnerabilities, and backend issues.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Technical Expertise
• Strong proficiency in PHP, MySQL, REST APIs, and OOP concepts.
• Deep knowledge of WordPress core architecture, hooks, filters, themes, and plugins.
• Proven experience in WooCommerce customization, API integration, and backend optimization.
• Familiarity with WordPress page builders (Elementor, Divi, Beaver Builder, Oxygen Builder).
• Development Practices
• Proficiency in version control (Git) and agile project management tools (e.g., Jira).
• Strong grasp of security best practices, database optimization, and caching mechanisms.
• Knowledge of CSS preprocessors (Sass/Less) for structured styling workflows.
• Soft Skills & Leadership
• Minimum 8–10 years of WordPress backend experience, with at least 2+ years in a senior or lead role.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a strategic mindset.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
• Demonstrated experience mentoring junior developers or leading project teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to AI/ML-based WordPress integrations (chatbots, content automation, personalization engines).
• Experience with headless WordPress (WP REST API, GraphQL) setups.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and CI/CD workflows.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on high-impact, global WordPress projects.
• Collaborative, growth-driven, and innovation-focused work culture.
• Flexible work model – Work From Office / Hybrid.
• Competitive compensation aligned with experience and expertise.