Remote Sr Backend Engineer (PHP, Wordpress & Python)

Description:

• 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.
• As a Backend Engineer, you will work closely with frontend developers, DevOps engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure high-performance, scalable, and secure solutions.
• Key responsibilities include customizing and optimizing WordPress themes and plugins, developing custom WordPress plugins, improving performance and security of WordPress-based platforms, writing clean and efficient PHP code, troubleshooting PHP applications, designing and developing RESTful APIs, integrating third-party APIs, developing backend scripts using Python, designing and optimizing MySQL databases, and deploying applications on AWS infrastructure.

Requirements:

• You must have 6+ years of working experience as a Back-End Engineer.
• Proficiency in PHP with experience in WordPress development is required.
• Strong knowledge of API development (RESTful and third-party integrations) is necessary.
• Experience in Python for backend scripting and automation is essential.
• You should have expertise in MySQL database design, queries, and optimization.
• Hands-on experience with AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, etc.) is required.
• Understanding of version control systems (Git) is necessary.
• You must be able to write clean, scalable, and well-documented code.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail are essential.
• Experience working in agile development environments is preferred.
• Familiarity with Docker and containerized environments, experience with GraphQL APIs, knowledge of server-side caching techniques, and experience with CI/CD pipelines for automated deployments are preferred qualifications.

Benefits:

• You can work remotely Monday - Friday, 40 hours a week (no weekends).
• You will receive 10 business days of vacation a year.
• There are 5 National Holidays a year.
• You will also have 5 Company Holidays a year (Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day, Zipdev Day).
• Parental Leave is provided.
• Health Care Reimbursement is available.
• Active Lifestyle Reimbursement is offered.
• Quarterly Home Office Reimbursement is included.
• Payroll Deduction Purchase Plans are available.
• A Longevity Bonus is provided.
• A Continuous Learning Bonus is offered.
• You will have access to Training and Professional Development Platforms.
• Did we mention it's REMOTE?!!