Back-End Website Developer

Job Title: Back-End Website Developer

Job Type: Full-Time

Location: Philippines, Remote, M-F, US Time

Restriction: This opportunity is for candidates residing in the Philippines

Compensation: $2,500 to $3,000 Monthly + Benefits



THE DIGITAL MARKETING RECRUITERS
Digital Marketing Recruiters has been in the digital marketing and recruitment space for over 25 years. We work with highly skilled marketing, digital marketing, and sales professionals and match them with our clients from diverse industries across the United States. Our selection process incorporates comprehensive resume screening, shortlisting, conducting video-recorded interviews and providing client information, administering written assessments (if required by the client), arranging client interviews, and facilitating job offers and placements.


THE CLIENT
The client’s Mission, Vision, and Values.


MISSION
*Accelerate growth for innovative businesses through revenue-first marketing strategies.
-Accelerate Growth - Pushing businesses, individuals, and entrepreneurs that want to grow faster.
-Innovative Businesses - Businesses, individuals, and entrepreneurs that want to lead in their industry.
-Revenue-First Marketing Strategies - Measure success based on the client’s ability to drive revenue and increase profitability.


VISION
Legacy and Impact - 1,000 Revenue Barriers Surpassed
Culture and Team - 1,000 PPF Goals Achieved
Financial Outcome - $35MM in Revenue at 20?ITDA


VALUES
*Belief
*Proactive - Create change rather than reacting to it. Anticipate future opportunities and act to address them in advance.
*Disciplined - Stay committed to the tasks and goals, not straying despite difficulties or temptations.
*Operational Effectiveness
*Candid - Communicate directly and transparently without being overly concerned with diplomacy or avoiding offense.
*Empathetic - Strive to understand and share the feelings of others, with their perspectives as the lens for interaction.
*Leadership
*Accountable - Hold responsible for the outcomes of decisions and accept the consequences of actions.
*Results-Oriented - Start with the end in mind. Prioritize efforts that lead to measurable outcomes, emphasizing productivity rather than busyness.


THE ROLE
The client is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Back-End Web Developer with specialized experience in WordPress to join their digital marketing agency. As a back-end developer, you will play a key role in building and maintaining the functional core of the websites. You will be responsible for developing custom plugins, enhancing the WordPress infrastructure, managing databases, and ensuring website performance and security.


THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate will have deep knowledge of WordPress architecture, be experienced in PHP, SQL, and APIs, and have a strong understanding of database management and server environments. If you're passionate about writing clean, maintainable code and enjoy problem-solving, then this is for you!


PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES
*Maintain and optimize databases (primarily MySQL) to ensure site performance and scalability.
*Collaborate with front-end developers to ensure seamless integration of user-facing elements with server-side logic.
*Enhance website performance, ensuring speed, security, and efficiency across multiple WordPress websites.
*Create and maintain API integrations for third-party services and custom applications.
*Manage server environments, including website deployment, backups, and hosting configurations.
*Monitor and troubleshoot site issues, including bugs, performance problems, and security vulnerabilities.
*Write efficient, well-documented PHP code following best practices.
*Optimize and troubleshoot WordPress queries for improved performance.
*Develop custom WordPress plugins and themes tailored to client requirements.
*Ensure that all web applications adhere to modern security and data protection standards.
*Stay up to date with emerging technologies, WordPress updates, and industry trends.


CAPABILITIES AND KEY COMPETENCIES
*3-5 years of experience as a Back-End Developer, with a strong focus on WordPress.
*Proficiency in PHP, specifically as it relates to WordPress development.
*Solid experience with MySQL and database management.
*Experience in custom plugin development and API integrations.
*Understanding of server-side technologies, including Linux, Apache, and NGINX.
*Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and continuous integration/deployment practices.
*Familiarity with RESTful APIs and third-party integrations.
*Strong knowledge of website performance optimization and troubleshooting.
*Ability to manage WordPress security, including vulnerability scanning and patching.
*Experience in server management and deployment processes.
*Preferred experience:
-Familiarity with Google Analytics, Tag Manager, and SEO tools.
-Familiarity with cloud hosting environments like AWS, Google Cloud, or DigitalOcean.
-Basic front-end development skills (HTML, CSS, and JavaScript) to support full-stack workflows.
-Experience with WordPress installations and staging workflows.
-Agency experience with client interaction.
-E-commerce (Shopify, Magento, and BigCommerce).
-Python.


EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
*3+ years of web design and development experience (examples of work).
*Agency experience with client interaction.
*WordPress development.
*Google Tag Manager experience.
*E-commerce (Shopify, Magento, and BigCommerce).
*Python
*APIs
*Technical SEO


PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
*Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working.


BENEFITS
*10 Paid Vacation Days, 5 Paid Sick Days
*10 Paid Company Holidays
*Maternity, Paternity, and Bereavement Leave
*Performance Bonus Plan