Senior Backend Developer

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain custom WordPress websites, plugins, and backend features
• Collaborate with the design team to ensure technical feasibility and execution of creative ideas
• Lead backend development for WordPress projects from initial setup to deployment
• Customize and extend WordPress functionality through custom plugins and themes
• Optimize backend performance and implement best practices for scalability and security
• Troubleshoot and resolve backend issues, bugs, and performance bottlenecks
• Integrate third-party APIs and systems as needed
• Ensure websites follow SEO and accessibility best practices on the backend

Requirements:

• Excellent English speaking and writing skills
• 5+ years of experience with WordPress backend development, PHP, and MySQL
• Proficiency in creating custom WordPress themes and plugins from scratch
• Strong understanding of WordPress REST API, ACF (Advanced Custom Fields), WP-CLI, and custom post types
• Familiarity with version control tools such as Git
• Experience with WooCommerce is a plus
• Solid knowledge of website performance optimization and security best practices
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively

What we offer at Digital Silk:

• A work culture focused on mutual success and continuous growth
• Competitive pay and scheduled yearly raises
• Shares in the company to receive earn out when company is sold
• Challenging projects and opportunity to work with great team members
• Job stability in case of illness, Covid changes, and personal problems
• Work-from-home opportunity
• 4 weeks paid time off

Recruitment steps:

• Apply via LinkedIn
• Receive short questionnaire
• Send back answers + CV
• Have a short intro call with our Recruitment Director
• Get introduced to our CEO
• Get feedback