WordPress Systems & Performance Engineer (Cloudways & Cloudflare Expert)

WordPress Systems & Performance Engineer (Cloudways & Cloudflare Expert)

We are seeking a highly skilled WordPress Systems & Performance Engineer specializing in Cloudways and Cloudflare optimization. This remote, part-time role focuses on maintaining high-performing, secure, and scalable WordPress environments. The ideal candidate will manage cloud-based hosting solutions, significantly enhance website performance, and ensure seamless integration across various web technologies. Expertise in system architecture, DevOps practices, and full-stack development is essential for delivering robust web solutions.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize WordPress hosting environments on Cloudways, ensuring maximum uptime and performance efficiency.
• Configure and fine-tune Cloudflare settings for enhanced security, CDN delivery, and DNS management to boost website speed and protection.
• Develop and implement automation scripts using tools like Ansible, Jenkins, and GitHub to streamline deployment workflows.
• Monitor system performance metrics and troubleshoot issues related to server load, latency, or downtime using data visualization dashboards.
• Collaborate with front-end developers to improve UI/UX through responsive web design utilizing HTML, CSS, SCSS, Bootstrap, and JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React or Angular).
• Maintain and optimize database systems, including MySQL, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, MongoDB, and SQLite, for efficient data handling.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines for continuous integration and deployment across multiple environments.
• Develop RESTful APIs and web services using PHP, Node.js, Python, or Ruby on Rails to support application functionalities.
• Conduct thorough code reviews and ensure adherence to SDLC best practices and high standards for software development quality.
• Utilize version control systems such as Git or SVN for source code management.
• Apply system architecture principles to design scalable solutions that meet evolving business needs.
• Ensure security best practices are followed by configuring firewalls, SSL certificates, and protective measures via Cloudflare and related tools.

Required Experience and Skills

• Proven experience working with WordPress hosting environments on Cloudways or similar cloud platforms.
• Strong understanding of cloud services, including AWS or Azure, for deploying scalable web applications.
• Hands-on experience with performance tuning tools, including Cloudflare CDN, caching strategies, and server optimization techniques.
• Familiarity with DevOps tools such as Jenkins, Ansible, and Docker for automation and containerization.
• Proficiency in front-end technologies: HTML5, CSS3 (SCSS), JavaScript (TypeScript), and frameworks like React or Angular for responsive UI development.
• Extensive knowledge of back-end programming languages (PHP, Python, Ruby on Rails, C#, or Java) for application development.
• Experience working with databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB), including schema design and query optimization.
• Ability to develop APIs utilizing RESTful standards or GraphQL for seamless data exchange.
• Solid understanding of system architecture principles, including MVC patterns and OOP concepts.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies using tools like Jira or Trello.
• Knowledge of SEO best practices and web design principles to enhance site visibility and user engagement.

Job Details

This is a part-time, remote position with an expected commitment of 10 hours per week.

Pay: Starting from $20.00 per hour.