Senior Back-end Engineer – Pasig
TASQ Staffing Solutions
ApacheDrupalGraphQLJavaScriptKafkaPHPRabbitMQReactSQLVue.jsWordPress
Senior Back-end Engineer
TASQ Staffing Solutions
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Pasig • 🇵🇭 Philippines
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Senior
Tech Stack
ApacheDrupalGraphQLJavaScriptKafkaPHPRabbitMQReactSQLVue.jsWordPress
About the role
- Design and implement scalable, high-performance backend solutions that optimize database queries and enhance website speed
- Develop and maintain custom WordPress plugins and Drupal modules to extend core functionalities and support enterprise workflows
- Build and maintain REST API and GraphQL endpoints to enable seamless integrations with third-party systems and headless architecture
- Apply advanced security measures such as data encryption, role-based access control, and automated vulnerability patching to safeguard websites
- Manage DevOps processes including automated deployments, backups, and server performance tuning within hosting environments like WPEngine and Pantheon
Requirements
- Candidate must possess at least Bachelor's/College Degree in Engineering (Computer/Telecommunication), Computer Science/Information Technology or equivalent
- 5 years minimum experience in backend development with a focus on WordPress or Drupal
- Strong knowledge of PHP and SQL
- Experience with headless integration, including decoupled architecture and RESTful APIs
- Knowledge and experience working with WPEngine and/or Pantheon
- Ability to implement custom plugins and themes in WordPress or custom modules in Drupal
- Understanding of web security best practices and ability to implement security measures for websites
- Familiarity with modern front-end technologies (JavaScript, HTML, CSS)
- Knowledge of version control systems (Git)
- NICE TO HAVE: Frontend knowledge beyond basics to improve collaboration with frontend teams (e.g., React, Vue)
- Knowledge of advanced Drupal modules and WordPress plugin architecture
- Experience in performance tuning and optimization of CMS-based websites
- Exposure to additional backend languages and frameworks can be a plus
- Familiarity with message brokers and queues such as RabbitMQ or Apache Kafka
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Hard skills
PHPSQLREST APIGraphQLWordPressDrupalJavaScriptHTMLCSSGit
Certifications
Bachelor's Degree in EngineeringBachelor's Degree in Computer ScienceBachelor's Degree in Information Technology