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




Build current features and enhance existing functionality using PHP (Laravel or CodeIgniter preferred)
Integrate third-party RESTful APIs (JSON) securely and efficiently
Optimize e-commerce platforms including payment gateways, SEO features, and user workflows
Utilize Git/GitHub for code versioning and collaboration
Support Docker-based settings for development and deployment
Collaborate with UI/UX, design, and product teams to build responsive, user-friendly interfaces

Required Skills & Experience
3–5 years of hands-on experience with PHP (7.x/8.x), WordPress theme and plugin development
Strong understanding of object-oriented programming
Solid experience with MySQL, MariaDB, or PostgreSQL
Familiarity with Block Theme development and Full Site Editing in WordPress
Proficiency in Laravel or CodeIgniter frameworks
Knowledge of front-end technologies: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, Bootstrap
Experience with debugging tools like Chrome

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