Job Description

About the Role

We're seeking a

WordPress Developer

experienced in

Linux server administration

to join our remote team full-time.
You'll be responsible for developing high-quality WordPress sites, optimizing performance, securing environments, and managing web infrastructure.

Tech Stack

WordPress, PHP 8.x Linux (Ubuntu/Debian/CentOS) Nginx / Apache MySQL / MariaDB Git, WP-CLI, Composer HTML5, CSS/Sass, JavaScript (Vite/Webpack)
Responsibilities

Build and maintain custom WordPress themes and plugins Manage Linux servers (SSH, users, permissions, cron, logs) Configure Nginx/Apache, PHP-FPM, OPCache, and MySQL/MariaDB Set up CI/CD pipelines for smooth deployments Optimize site performance (caching, Redis, CDN, images) Implement security best practices (SSL, WAF, backups) Troubleshoot production issues and document fixes Automate workflows using Bash (Ansible/Terraform a plus)
Requirements

2+ years of professional WordPress development experience (themes + plugins) Strong Linux command-line and server administration skills Proficient with MySQL/MariaDB optimization and web server tuning Familiar with Git and CI/CD tools Front-end basics (HTML5, CSS/Sass, JS build tools) Understanding of WordPress security best practices
Nice to Have

Experience with Ansible or Terraform Familiarity with Redis and CDN setups Image optimization pipelines
Job Type: Full-time (Remote)

Salary: Competitive, based on experience

How to Apply

Please send your

resume

,

portfolio

, or

GitHub profile

with the subject line: to hr@azora.group

"WordPress Developer - [Your Name]"

Job Type: Full-time

Application Question(s):

Have you worked with Redis caching or CDNs (like Cloudflare)? Have you ever dealt with a hacked or compromised WordPress site? If so, how did you handle it? How do you optimize slow database queries in WordPress? Explain Can you explain the difference between Nginx and Apache? * Do you build custom themes and plugins, or mainly use pre-built ones?