WordPress Back-End Developer; PHP

About Alter-Learning: Alter-Learning is at the forefront of educational technology, creating engaging and innovative learning solutions for K-12 students. Our mission is to make learning interactive, gamified, and impactful. We are looking for a talented Word Press Back-End Developer to join our growing team and help us build a scalable, secure, and high-performing educational platform.

• Develop, maintain, and enhance the back-end of Word Press websites, focusing on custom functionality and integrations.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented PHP code to extend Word Press capabilities.
• Implement and customize plugins, as well as develop custom plugins when necessary.
• Optimize website performance, including database management, caching, and server-side optimizations.
• Ensure website security by implementing best practices and staying updated on potential vulnerabilities.
• Collaborate with front-end developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, including debugging and optimizing code.

• Proven experience as a Word Press Back-End Developer with a portfolio of custom-coded projects.
• Strong understanding of Word Press architecture, including themes, plugins, and the Word Press REST API.
• Experience with MySQL and complex database queries, optimizations, and management.
• Familiarity with Word Press coding standards and best practices for security and performance.
• Experience with APIs and third-party integrations, including custom API development.
• Knowledge of version control systems, preferably Git, in a collaborative development environment.

• Experience with server management, deployment, and hosting providers.
• Understanding of SEO best practices and their impact on back-end development.
• Familiarity with automated testing and continuous integration workflows.
• Experience with Word Press multisite installations and large-scale projects.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Web Development, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience with Woo Commerce and custom payment gateway integrations.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently on complex tasks.
• Passion for staying up-to-date with the latest web development technologies and best practices.

At Alter-Learning, your work directly contributes to shaping the future of education. You will be part of a dynamic, collaborative environment where your skills, creativity, and innovations are highly valued. This is an opportunity to work on cutting-edge educational technology that makes a real impact on students’ lives.

Alter-Learning is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

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This is a remote position, and candidates from any location are welcome to apply.