WordPress Developer

Neolytix is looking for a Front & Back-End Developer to customise, implement, and optimise secure, high-speed websites for our clients. You’ll own back-end development and implementation - including web hosting, domains, DNS zone records, WordPress themes and plugins, plugin customisation, site integration, and security updates. Success in this role calls for in-depth knowledge of back-end programming languages, theme customisation, plugin development, and strong code-documentation skills, alongside strong written and verbal English. You’ll solve a wide range of problems in a small team and work directly with clients in the US - challenging work that helps you learn, expand, and broaden your technical range. Responsibilities & Duties Hosting & Site Management

• Manage multiple sites through the hosting control panel.
• Work confidently in hosting environments such as SiteGround, Kinsta, and similar.
• Manage update deployment, testing, and uptime monitoring across sites.
• Handle site setup and WordPress site migration.
• Troubleshoot WordPress site errors.

Back-End Development & Integrations

• Design and manage the website back-end, including database and server integration.
• Build custom integrations with third-party APIs (REST APIs, JSON, XML).
• Build custom plugins and customise themes in WordPress.
• Design and build WordPress projects based on client requirements (website, theme, plugin).

Performance & Optimisation

• Deploy automated tools and manual checks to ensure all hosted sites perform optimally.
• Monitor site audits and ensure all sites run optimally.
• Optimise page-load speeds, run database cleanup, and manage plugin updates on a monthly basis.
• Write shortcodes or build custom plugins to enhance functionality.
• Maintain effective documentation and version control.

Security & Documentation

• Implement hardened security on WordPress sites and deploy malware-prevention tools.
• Document SOPs and protocols for security and site maintenance.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a similar field from a reputed institute.
• 3+ years of experience as a WordPress Developer.
• Proficiency in JavaScript, PHP, CSS, and HTML.
• SQL experience.
• Proven knowledge of REST APIs and API backends.
• Experience with at least one framework/library (Express.js, Django, Angular, React, or similar).
• Site migration and malware troubleshooting/cleanup; Plesk/cPanel site management, ticketing, and resolution.
• Clean, structured code writing using a coding framework.
• Excellent written communication in English and strong organisation - able to prioritise multiple tasks and tickets.
• Consistent availability with a minimum 4-hour daily overlap with US Central time (night shift).

Nice-to-Have

• Technical SEO knowledge.
• Exposure to HubSpot CRM and its integrations.
• Experience with Google Cloud Platform or AWS.