Lead Developer, Systems Architect – PHP, WordPress

Posted 21hrs ago

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Lead Developer/Systems Architect focusing on PHP and WordPress systems for lead generation. Drive scalability and reliability while mentoring engineers in a growing digital platform.

Responsibilities:

  • Architect and maintain scalable PHP and WordPress systems
  • Lead technical direction for backend architecture and platform reliability
  • Build and extend backend services, APIs, and integrations
  • Develop and maintain custom WordPress functionality
  • Improve application performance, scalability, and maintainability
  • Define engineering standards and development best practices
  • Support integrations with analytics, SEO, and third-party systems
  • Identify and resolve architectural and performance bottlenecks
  • Mentor engineers and contribute to long-term technical strategy

Requirements:

  • Extensive PHP 8+ experience at lead or architect level
  • Strong advanced WordPress development experience
  • Deep understanding of WordPress architecture and best practices
  • Experience building custom WordPress themes and plugins
  • Strong backend systems and API development experience
  • Strong understanding of scalability, performance optimisation, and system reliability
  • Experience with relational databases, caching, and asynchronous processing
  • Experience working on high-traffic or content-heavy platforms
  • Strong Git and collaborative engineering workflow experience
  • Strong systems thinking and problem-solving ability
  • Preferred Experience
  • Experience in lead generation, affiliate, or digital publishing environments
  • Experience with SEO-focused platforms
  • Exposure to CI/CD, cloud infrastructure, or DevOps practices
  • Experience with analytics or tracking integrations
  • Experience working in fast-paced growth environments