WordPress Developer and Web Infrastructure Administrator

Quick Facts

• Role: WordPress Developer and Web Infrastructure Administrator

Description

Manage, maintain, and further develop a WordPress-based web portal. Perform theme/plugin/component changes using PHP, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, monitor website operation and logs, and resolve technical issues and downtime. Optimize page load speed, implement caching/static assets improvements, integrate systems via REST API and import scripts, and support basic SEO, accessibility, and web usability.

Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, and develop a WordPress web portal
• Modify templates, plugins, and components using PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript
• Monitor website performance, analyze logs, and fix technical errors, outages, and operational problems
• Optimize load speed (caching, images, and static files)
• Integrate external/internal data sources via REST API and import scripts
• Provide basic care for SEO, accessibility, and usability
• Perform backups, test changes, and deploy safely to the production site
• Provide basic administration of the web runtime environment (Linux server, Apache, databases, Elasticsearch)
• Coordinate with other IT staff or vendors on complex infrastructure issues
• Document changes, technical solutions, and operational interventions

Requirements

• Good knowledge of WordPress and PHP (including HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
• Ability to work with MySQL/MariaDB databases
• Orientation in REST API, JSON data, and data import processes
• Basic knowledge of Linux server administration and iptables/ufw
• Orientation in Apache2 and PHP configuration and operation
• Basic knowledge of database administration, query performance, backups, and data restore
• Orientation in operating and basic administration of Elasticsearch
• Knowledge of web security principles, updates, permissions/laws, and backups
• Knowledge of responsive design, accessibility, SEO, and performance optimization
• Knowledge of Git and code versioning

Benefits

• Employment with a stable employer
• 30 days of vacation
• Meal options at the workplace with employer contribution
• Opportunity for further development and education
• Additional benefits (e.g., subsidized mobile plan for family members, access to sports facilities or university recreation facilities, university kindergarten, partner discounts)