Backend Developer (PHP / WordPress)
Location: Salt Lake, Sector V, Kolkata, West Bengal, India

About the Company

Our client is a fast-growing, full-service technology solutions and digital marketing services provider working with leading brands across North America, Europe, and APAC. With a strong presence in India and a agile team at the heart of Kolkata's tech district, they combine deep technical expertise with performance-driven marketing to deliver high-impact results for global clients.

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Backend Developer (PHP/WordPress) with 3–5 years of experience. This role is ideal for someone passionate about building scalable and elegant web solutions using PHP, WordPress, and modern backend technologies. You'll be joining a collaborative team that values innovation, ownership, and delivering quality code that drives business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

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Develop and maintain custom WordPress themes and plugins tailored to business needs

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Build new features and enhance existing functionality using PHP (Laravel or CodeIgniter preferred)





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Integrate third-party RESTful APIs (JSON) securely and efficiently

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Optimize e-commerce platforms including payment gateways, SEO features, and user workflows

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Utilize Git/GitHub for code versioning and collaboration

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Support Docker-based environments for development and deployment

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Collaborate with UI/UX, design, and product teams to build responsive, user-friendly interfaces

Required Skills & Experience

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3–5 years of hands-on experience with PHP (7.x/8.x), WordPress theme and plugin development

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Strong understanding of object-oriented programming

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Solid experience with MySQL, MariaDB, or PostgreSQL

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Familiarity with Block Theme development and Full Site Editing in WordPress

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Proficiency in Laravel or CodeIgniter frameworks

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Knowledge of front-end technologies: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, Bootstrap

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Experience with debugging tools like Chrome

📌 Backend Developer (Kolkata)
🏢 Hour Consulting
📍 Kolkata