WordPress Developer (with strong Linux skills) – Remote

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?