Back-end Senior Engineer (Hybrid) - Pasig

About the job Back-end Senior Engineer (Hybrid) | Pasig

Work Hours : 8 hours per day

Work Setup : Morning shift (Monday-Friday)

Hybrid Setup : Primarily remote, with occasional onsite work required at least once per month

Equipment : Company-provided

Responsibilities :

Design and implement scalable, high-performance backend solutions that optimize database queries and enhance website speed

Develop and maintain custom WordPress plugins and Drupal modules to extend core functionalities and support enterprise workflows

Build and maintain REST API and GraphQL endpoints to enable seamless integrations with third-party systems and headless architecture

Apply advanced security measures such as data encryption, role-based access control, and automated vulnerability patching to safeguard websites

Manage DevOps processes including automated deployments, backups, and server performance tuning within hosting environments like WPEngine and Pantheon

Requirements :

Candidate must possess at least Bachelor's / College Degree in Engineering (Computer / Telecommunication), Computer Science / Information Technology or

equivalent

5 years minimum experience in backend development with a focus on WordPress or Drupal

Strong knowledge of PHP and SQL

Experience with headless integration, including decoupled architecture and RESTful APIs

Knowledge and experience working with WPEngine and / or Pantheon

Ability to implement custom plugins and themes in WordPress or custom modules in Drupal

Understanding of web security best practices and ability to implement security measures for websites

Familiarity with modern front-end technologies (JavaScript, HTML, CSS)

Knowledge of version control systems (Git)

NICE TO HAVE :

Frontend knowledge beyond basics to improve collaboration with frontend teams (e.g., React, Vue)

Knowledge of advanced Drupal modules and WordPress plugin architecture

Experience in performance tuning and optimization of CMS-based websites

Exposure to additional backend languages and frameworks can be a plus

Familiarity with message brokers and queues such as RabbitMQ or Apache Kafka