Backend Developer — WordPress / PHP / MySQL

• *Backend Developer — WordPress / PHP / MySQL**

Full\-time · FUEiNT· WordPress Engineering

• *About the Role**

We're looking for an excellent backend developer with deep expertise in WordPress, PHP, and MySQL to build, maintain, and optimize high\-quality websites and custom solutions for our clients. You'll work on complex, production\-grade WordPress builds — writing clean, secure, performant code and collaborating with a distributed team of developers, designers, and specialists.

• *Key Responsibilities**

• Develop and maintain custom WordPress themes, plugins, and integrations using modern PHP.
• Write efficient, well\-structured MySQL queries and optimize database performance.
• Build custom post types, taxonomies, REST API endpoints, and block patterns.
• Integrate third\-party APIs and external services.
• Debug, profile, and resolve performance, security, and compatibility issues.
• Follow coding standards (WordPress Coding Standards, PHPCS) and participate in code reviews.
• Work with version control (Git) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Collaborate with frontend developers and designers to ship complete features.

• *Required Skills \& Experience**

• 1\+ years of professional backend development experience.
• Strong proficiency in PHP (OOP, modern PHP practices).
• Deep, hands\-on WordPress experience — custom themes and plugins, hooks, filters, and the WordPress REST API.
• Solid MySQL skills: schema design, complex queries, indexing, and optimization.
• Familiarity with Git\-based workflows.
• Understanding of web security best practices (sanitization, validation, escaping, nonces).
• Strong debugging and problem\-solving ability.
• Good written communication, suited to a distributed/remote team.

• *Nice to Have**

• Experience with managed hosting platforms (e.g. Pantheon, WP Engine, Digital Ocean, AWS, Google Cloud).
• Familiarity with Composer, WP\-CLI, and build tools.
• Experience with caching, scalability, and high\-traffic sites.
• Knowledge of static analysis tools (PHPStan, Psalm) and linting.
• Exposure to headless WordPress or JavaScript frameworks (React/Next.js).

• *What We Offer**

• Challenging, varied work across a strong client portfolio.
• A collaborative, distributed team that values clean code and craftsmanship.
• Opportunities to grow and shape engineering practices.

• To apply, send your CV, a short note on relevant WordPress projects, and links to code samples or a portfolio.*

Pay: ₹250,000\.00 \- ₹350,000\.00 per year

Benefits

• Paid time off

Work Location: In person