Job Specifications
Must have : Deep expertise in enterprise WordPress development, PHP backend engineering, MySQL optimization, cloud-native deployments, and security/compliance implementation
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Technical Lead with deep expertise in enterprise WordPress development, PHP backend engineering, MySQL optimization, cloud-native deployments, and security/compliance implementation. The role involves leading development and support projects, working directly with customers, and guiding onsite and nearshore teams using Agile, Sprint, and Scrum methodologies.
Key Responsibilities
• Design and develop advanced WordPress solutions including Gutenberg blocks, plugins, custom themes, multisite, and multilingual (Polylang) systems.
• Implement hooks, filters, transients, caching, performance tuning, and WordPress security hardening.
• Build secure backend features using Advanced PHP, following best coding and compliance standards.
• Optimize MySQL schemas, indexing, normalization, and DDL/DML operations.
• Deploy and manage containerized applications using Docker.
• Work with AWS services such as ECS Fargate, S3, RDS, Valkey/Redis, Route53, VPC, Load Balancers, CloudWatch Logs, IAM and SDKs,.
• Develop front-end components using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React.js, and Angular.js.
• Manage Node.js/npm builds, packaging, and dependencies.
• Implement and maintain GitLab CI/CD pipelines with testing, security scans, and GitFlow.
• Enforce security, compliance, and best practices across applications, infrastructure, and pipelines.
• Provide L3 technical support, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis.
• Lead onsite + nearshore development teams and drive Agile, Sprint Planning, and Scrum ceremonies.
Required Skills & Qualifications
• Strong hands-on experience with WordPress (Gutenberg, plugins, themes, ACF, Beaver Builder, Gravity Forms, multisite, multilingual, performance & security).
• Expertise in Advanced PHP, secure coding, and optimization practices.
• Solid understanding of MySQL (DDL/DML, indexing, query tuning, normalization).
• Experience with Docker and container-based deployments.
• Proficiency with AWS: ECS Fargate, S3, RDS, CloudFront, Valkey/Redis, Route53, VPC, Load Balancers, CloudWatch, IAM, Queue service and SDKs,.
• Strong UI skills using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Angular.js, React.js.
• Hands-on experience with Node.js, npm, and build tooling.
• Strong knowledge of GitLab CI/CD, automated testing, and GitFlow branching.
• Experience implementing security standards, compliance controls (GDPR, OWASP, best practices), security scans, and audit readiness.
• Excellent communication, customer engagement, leadership, and Agile/Scrum experience.
About the Company
Ktek Resourcing is a global staffing and recruitment firm specializing in IT, engineering, and professional services.
We combine data, AI, and human insight to deliver smarter, faster hiring solutions. Whether you're filling a single role or scaling an entire team, we bring over two decades of recruiting expertise to every engagement. Ktek is proudly headquartered in Houston, TX.
Our reach spans North America, South America, Asia, and EMEA, connecting businesses with top-tier talent. We are committed to creating equitable...
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