Backend Engineer

About the Role

Drupfan is looking for a Senior WordPress Developer to join our remote team on a long-term basis. You will own the architecture and delivery of complex WordPress builds, with occasional involvement in Drupal projects. The initial engagement can be part-time, with the option to move to full-time based on performance.

Responsibilities

🔹 Architect, develop, and maintain custom WordPress themes and plugins from scratch;

🔹 Build and extend Gutenberg blocks using modern JavaScript;

🔹 Design and integrate REST APIs and third-party services;

🔹 Optimize site performance, caching, and database queries;

🔹 Ensure security best practices across all builds;

🔹 Conduct code reviews and enforce development standards;

🔹 Collaborate asynchronously with project managers and designers to deliver on time;

🔹 Support and improve existing codebases across WordPress and Drupal projects;

🔹 Contribute to technical decisions and propose solutions independently

Requirements

🔹Based in Canada or the USA (required)

🔹7+ years of professional WordPress development experience;

🔹 Deep expertise in custom theme and plugin development, WordPress hooks system, and WP REST API;

🔹 Strong PHP (OOP, PHP 8.x) and MySQL skills;

🔹 Proficient in modern JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, CSS3/SCSS;

🔹 Experience with Git and version control workflows (GitHub / GitLab);

🔹 Familiarity with Drupal (any version) as a secondary CMS;

🔹 Upper-Intermediate English (B2) — written and spoken;

Nice to Have

🔸 Drupal 8/9/10 module development or site building experience;

🔸 Experience with WooCommerce and payment gateway integrations;

🔸 Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation;

🔸 Knowledge of Docker or containerized development environments;

🔸 Experience with page builders (Elementor, WPBakery) and ACF;

🔸 SEO and Core Web Vitals awareness

We Offer

— Fully remote, async-friendly work environment;

— Long-term engagement — we are not looking for a one-time project hire;

— Flexible start: part-time with a clear path to full-time based on results;

— Direct communication — no layers of middlemen;

— Compensation discussed individually based on experience

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