WordPress Backend Developer (Strong Mid-level)

Vacancy: WordPress Backend Developer (Strong Mid-level)

Location: Remote (Client based in Europe)
Project Duration: 1 year+
Industry: Automotive

About the Project

Our client, a leading company in the automotive sector, is looking for a skilled WordPress Backend Developer to join their team. The primary goal of this project is to unify several websites across different platforms under a consistent style and branding. This is a long-term opportunity to work on a high-impact project with a global audience.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and customize WordPress Multisite (WPMU) environments.
• Write custom WordPress modules and plugins to meet specific project requirements.
• Maintain, debug, and optimize existing codebases, ensuring high performance and scalability.
• Review and analyze existing code to implement improvements and new features.
• Work closely with European clients to understand and implement their requirements.

Requirements

• Experience Level: Strong mid-level with 3+ years of backend WordPress development experience.
• WordPress Expertise: Deep understanding of WPMU (WordPress Multisite) setups and management.
• Coding Skills: Proficiency in PHP, MySQL, and WordPress-specific development.
• Plugin & Module Development: Demonstrated experience in creating and maintaining custom plugins and modules.
• Code Analysis: Ability to read, understand, and improve existing codebases.
• Version Control: Familiarity with Git or other version control systems.
• Communication Skills: Strong written English (would be enough) to interact with international teams.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to identify issues and implement efficient solutions.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Familiarity with other CMS platforms.
• Knowledge of modern JavaScript frameworks (React, Vue.js).
• Experience in the automotive industry or similar.