PHP / WordPress Developer

At Cavista, we are building a team of over 100 engineers in Lagos Nigeria. We are always seeking talented individuals interested in a challenging and rewarding career. If you are interested in doing work that makes a difference, come join our team.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: PHP / WordPress Developer
Location: Ilupeju, Lagos (Remote)
Employment Type: Full Time
Job Description

Develop new web applications using customized, open-source, and off-the-shelf applications and components.
Maintain and enhance existing web applications and all internal integrated systems.
Deliver new functionality and change requests for existing applications.
Participate in the ongoing development of applications that meet the needs of our customers.
Design and implement user-driven templates, databases, and interfaces (for ease of use).
Develop database-driven web interfaces for rapid, real-time information sharing.
Develop external web portals allowing users to input and retrieve accurate information.
Help formulate an effective, responsive design and turning it into a working theme and plugin.
Conduct website performance tests.
Troubleshoot content issues and monitor the performance of the live website.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, MIS, or related discipline.
Minimum of 5 years PHP development experience
Recent versions of PHP (7.x preferred)
Relational database setup and use (MySQL 5.6 or later)
Experience with WordPress, Hooks, Theming and Plugins
Hands-on front-end development utilizing HTML, CSS (or SCSS/SASS/LESS), client-side JavaScript and jQuery
Git version control knowledge and experience using tools including Mercurial and SVN.
Experience with RESTful API usage and implementation; experience creating/documenting an API is a plus
Experience with Redis (or other NoSQL key-value store) is a plus
Server and site performance optimization experience is a plus
Preferred full-stack developer, but willing to mentor on needed areas

We Offer

Competitive Compensation.
5 – day workweek.
Flextime.
Competitive Health Insurance (Employee + Spouse + 4 children).
Wellness Programs
Employee Training Programs
Growth and Development
Remote working and IT Assets provided for Remote employees
Mentoring and Counseling
Referral Bonus
Work from Anywhere – Flexibility that allows you to work where you are most comfortable, whether at home, at work, or a combination of both.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online