Senior PHP Developer - WordPress Optimization & Backend Architecture (remote)

As a Senior PHP Developer at CloudLinux, your key responsibilities include leading the development and optimization of high-traffic WordPress projects, designing scalable backend architectures, managing complex database structures, and implementing comprehensive testing strategies. You will also act as a technical mentor to junior developers and collaborate with DevOps to enhance deployment efficiency. Your role is pivotal in ensuring the code reliability through robust test automation practices.

To excel as a Senior PHP Developer at CloudLinux, you need 5+ years of experience with PHP, expertise in WordPress plugin development, and an in-depth understanding of frontend optimization techniques. Advanced knowledge in backend performance tuning, MySQL/MariaDB, and modern server technologies is crucial. Familiarity with automation tools and CI/CD systems, along with a solid grounding in Linux environments, is also essential.

CloudLinux is committed to the professional development of its employees. As a Senior PHP Developer, you'll have opportunities to work on interesting challenges and improve your skills through direct involvement in complex projects. Additionally, the company provides a budget for education and workshops which encourages continuous learning and growth within the tech industry.

Senior PHP Developers at CloudLinux enjoy a range of benefits, including fully remote work with flexible hours, 24 days of paid vacation, and unlimited sick leave. Moreover, they receive compensation for private medical insurance, and reimbursements for co-working spaces and sports activities, creating a great work-life balance.

CloudLinux fosters a positive and supportive culture where employees prioritize doing the right thing and supporting one another. As a Senior PHP Developer, you'll work in a fast-paced environment that values decency, responsibility, and proactivity. Collaboration is key, and you’ll be encouraged to share innovative ideas that can help evolve our products and processes.

Certainly! When discussing my experience with PHP, I emphasize my 5+ years working on high-traffic websites where I've developed and maintained robust backends. I also highlight specific projects where I optimized database performances, ensuring scalability and reliability under load.

For WordPress optimization, I employ various strategies such as implementing caching mechanisms, optimizing images, and reducing HTTP requests. I focus on using tools like PHP X-Ray to diagnose performance bottlenecks, ensuring that the website runs efficiently and quickly.

I believe in implementing comprehensive testing strategies. I typically use PHPUnit for unit tests and ensure that I have integration tests in place. I also focus on automating these tests to catch issues early and maintain code quality throughout the development lifecycle.

In my previous roles, I've had extensive experience optimizing MySQL/MariaDB databases. This includes streamlining complex queries, setting up appropriate indexing, and using caching strategies efficiently to enhance performance and reduce load times.

I have a solid understanding of CI/CD processes and have used tools like Jenkins to automate deployments. I believe that integrating testing within the CI/CD pipeline is crucial for maintaining quality while speeding up the delivery of features.

To ensure scalability, I design backend architectures that accommodate increasing loads, utilizing technologies like Docker for containerization and load balancers to distribute traffic. I also prioritize writing clean, modular code to allow for easier future enhancements.

Mentorship is vital in development teams. It encourages knowledge sharing and promotes best practices. As a senior developer, I make it a point to support junior developers by providing guidance, code reviews, and fostering an environment where they feel comfortable to ask questions.

I find tools like Docker for containerization, Ansible for automation of deployment processes, and Jenkins for continuous integration essential. They help streamline the development workflow and ensure consistent environments across different stages.

I stay updated with industry trends by regularly engaging with tech communities, attending webinars, and following influential tech blogs. I also take courses to enhance my skills and experiment with new technologies in personal projects to keep my knowledge practical and relevant.

I am particularly drawn to CloudLinux because of its commitment to innovation and efficiency in web hosting security. The remote-first culture and emphasis on employee development resonates with my values, and I am excited about the prospect of contributing to a leading product that enhances security for millions of websites.