Back-End Web Developer - Wordpress Specialist

About Rocket Clicks

Mission

We accelerate growth for innovative businesses through revenue-first marketing strategies.

Accelerate Growth

• pushing businesses, individuals, and entrepreneurs that want to grow faster
  
  

Innovative Businesses

• businesses, individuals, and entrepreneurs that want to lead in their industry
  
  

Revenue-First Marketing Strategies

• we measure success based on our ability to drive revenue and increase profitability
  
  

Vision

Legacy & Impact

• 1,000 Revenue Barriers Surpassed
  
  

Culture & Team

• 1,000 PPF Goals Achieved
  
  

Financial Outcome

• $35MM in Revenue at 20% EBITDA
  
  

Values

Belief

• Proactive - We create change rather than reacting to it. We anticipate future opportunities and act to address them in advance.
• Disciplined - We stay committed to our tasks and goals, not straying despite difficulties or temptations.
  
  

Operational Effectiveness

• Candid - We communicate directly and transparently, without being overly concerned with diplomacy or avoiding offense.
• Empathetic - We strive to understand and share the feelings of others, with their perspectives as the lens for our interaction.
  
  

Leadership

• Accountable - We hold ourselves responsible for the outcomes of our decisions and accept the consequences of our actions.
• Results-Oriented - We start with the end in mind. We prioritize efforts that lead to measurable outcomes, emphasizing productivity rather than busyness.
  
  

Position Summary

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Back-End Web Developer with specialized experience in WordPress to join our digital marketing agency. As a back-end developer, you will play a key role in building and maintaining the functional core of our clients' websites. You will be responsible for developing custom plugins, enhancing the WordPress infrastructure, managing databases, and ensuring website performance and security.

The ideal candidate will have deep knowledge of WordPress architecture, be experienced in PHP, SQL, API’s, and have a strong understanding of database management and server environments. If you're passionate about writing clean, maintainable code and enjoy problem-solving, we want you on our team!

• Pay range monthly: USD $13-$15 per hour
• Location: Remote-Philippines (100% Work From Home)
• Work Schedule: 8AM to 5PM CST
• Employment Type: Independent Contractor (40 hours/week)
• REQUIRED: Work samples/portfolio (attached to resume)
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and optimize databases (primarily MySQL) to ensure site performance and scalability.
• Collaborate with front-end developers to ensure seamless integration of user-facing elements with server-side logic.
• Enhance website performance, ensuring speed, security, and efficiency across multiple WordPress websites.
• Create and maintain API integrations for third-party services and custom applications.
• Manage server environments, including website deployment, backups, and hosting configurations.
• Monitor and troubleshoot site issues, including bugs, performance problems, and security vulnerabilities.
• Write efficient, well-documented PHP code following best practices.
• Optimize and troubleshoot WordPress queries for improved performance.
• Develop custom WordPress plugins and themes tailored to client requirements.
• Ensure that all web applications adhere to modern security and data protection standards.
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies, WordPress updates, and industry trends.
  
  

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience as a Back-End Developer, with a strong focus on WordPress.
• Proficiency in PHP, specifically as it relates to WordPress development.
• Solid experience with MySQL and database management.
• Experience in custom plugin development and API integrations.
• Understanding of server-side technologies, including Linux, Apache, and NGINX.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and continuous integration/deployment practices.
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and third-party integrations.
• Strong knowledge of website performance optimization and troubleshooting.
• Ability to manage WordPress security, including vulnerability scanning and patching.
• Experience in server management and deployment processes.
  
  

Nice To Have

• Familiarity with Google Analytics, Tag Manager, and SEO tools.
• Familiarity with cloud hosting environments like AWS, Google Cloud, or DigitalOcean.
• Basic front-end development skills (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) to support full-stack workflows.
• Experience with WordPress installations and staging workflows.:
• Agency Experience with Client Interaction
• Ecommerce (Shopify, Magento, BigCommerce)
• Python
  
  

Benefits

• 10 paid company holidays
• 10 days PTO, 5 days paid sick leave
• Parental and bereavement leave
• Performance bonus plan
  
  

The Pay Range For This Role Is

13 - 15 USD per hour(Remote - Philippines)