Job Description

247labs is a leading software development company headquartered in Toronto, Canada. We specialize in providing custom software solutions, mobile app development, web development, and digital transformation services to clients across various industries. Our team of experienced professionals is dedicated to delivering innovative, high-quality solutions that drive business growth and exceed client expectations.
Toronto, Canada (Remote work option available)

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced WordPress Developer with strong expertise in server setup and enterprise-level environments. This is a remote role, ideal for someone who has 5+ years of professional experience developing, customizing, and maintaining WordPress websites, along with proven knowledge of performance optimization, scalability, and secure deployments.

Key Responsibilities:

Build, customize, and maintain WordPress websites and plugins. Set up, configure, and manage enterprise-level servers for WordPress hosting. Optimize performance, security, and scalability of WordPress environments. Collaborate remotely with designers, developers, and project managers. Manage server deployments, DNS, SSL, backups, and monitoring tools. Troubleshoot and resolve website/server issues promptly. Conduct regular audits for performance, scalability, and security.

Qualifications:

5+ years of WordPress development experience. Strong knowledge of PHP, MySQL, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript. Expertise with enterprise server environments (Linux, Apache/Nginx, VPS, or cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud, DigitalOcean). In-depth understanding of WordPress core, themes, hooks, actions, and filters. Proven experience in performance optimization and WordPress security. Strong knowledge of server hardening (Linux security, firewalls, SSL/TLS best practices). Familiarity with Git or other version control systems. Experience with CDN integration (e.g., Cloudflare, Akamai, Fastly). Knowledge of database optimization and caching strategies (Redis, Memcached, Varnish).

Desirable Skills:

Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated deployments. Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, or containerized environments. Knowledge of server monitoring tools. Familiarity with

enterprise WordPress hosting platforms

(e.g., WP Engine, Kinsta, Pantheon). Experience with

multi-site or multi-language WordPress setups

.

Join our team:

If you are a motivated and experienced sales professional with a passion for technology and a drive to succeed, we invite you to apply and become part of our dynamic team at 247labs Inc.