WordPress Backend Developer

Position Title :  WordPress Backend Developer

Timings : 04 : 00pm - 1 : 00am

Department : Software Engineering

Location : Ikonic, Plot # 176, Korang Road, near Rahat Bakers, I-10 / 3, Islamabad

About Us :

IKONIC is a US-based IT company headquartered in Miami, Florida, serving clients globally for over 9 years. Were known for building scalable digital solutions and high-performing product teams. Innovation, ownership, and outcomes are core to how we work.

Position Purpose :

We are looking to hire a highly skilled WordPress Backend Developer to build, enhance, and maintain scalable and secure WordPress websites for our clients. You will be responsible for server-side development, custom plugin and theme development, API integrations, database optimization, and ensuring high performance and security across all WordPress installations.

Requirements

Education and Professional Qualification :

• Bachelor or equivalent degree from a reputed educational Institute, preferably in computer programming, computer science, or a related field.
• Certification(s) : Not mandatory, but certification in a relevant field is a plus.

Experience :

Responsibilities :

Support scalable architecture and infrastructure strategies to accommodate growing traffic, data, and system complexity.

Requirements :

Experience with ACF , custom post types, taxonomies, and backend configuration.

Strong understanding of security best practices , data validation, and secure coding principles.

Experience with version control systems such as Git .

Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to resolve complex backend issues efficiently.

Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines while maintaining high-quality standards.

Familiarity with server environments, hosting setups, and tools like cPanel, WHM, or CLI .

Knowledge of performance optimization techniques such as caching, database tuning, and code optimization.

Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with designers, developers, and stakeholders.

Flexibility to accommodate evolving project requirements and business needs.

Commitment to continuous learning and professional growth.

Willingness to take on additional tasks to support overall business objectives.

Ability to translate technical requirements into functional backend systems.

Strong expertise in creating and managing custom WordPress plugins, themes, and server-side logic .

Proficiency in PHP, MySQL, WordPress REST API , and WordPress backend architecture.

Benefits

Why Should You Join IKONIC?

At IKONIC , we believe in providing opportunities to all its employees, which is why our job comes with a variety of challenging assessments meant to catapult your career to the next level. This is made evident with our offerings such as :

Note : Above goals and job descriptions are indicative and subject to change.