Backend Developer / Backend Engineer

Job Title: Full Stack Developer (WordPress & Shopify)

About Hashtag Education

Hashtag Education is a growing digital learning platform focused on building scalable, userfriendly education solutions for students, parents, and institutions. We rely heavily on CMS and

e-commerce platforms to deliver content, courses, and digital products efficiently.

Role Overview

We are looking for a Full Stack Developer with strong hands-on experience in WordPress and

Shopify. The candidate will be responsible for developing, integrating, customizing, and

maintaining WordPress-based websites and Shopify stores, along with supporting backend

logic and third-party integrations.

Key Responsibilities :WordPress Development

● Develop, customize, and maintain WordPress websites

● Build and modify custom themes and plugins

● Integrate LMS plugins, payment gateways, forms, and APIs

● Optimize WordPress websites for performance, SEO, and security

● Manage website migrations, backups, and updates

Shopify Development

● Develop and manage Shopify websites and stores

● Customize Shopify themes using Liquid, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript

● Integrate payment gateways, shipping tools, and third-party apps

● Manage product listings, collections, discounts, and checkout flows

● Ensure smooth integration between Shopify and external systems

Full Stack & Backend Responsibilities

● Develop backend logic and APIs to support WordPress and Shopify

● Work with databases (MySQL / PostgreSQL / MongoDB)

● Handle authentication, user roles, and data security

● Integrate CRM, marketing automation, analytics, and reporting tools

Performance, Maintenance & Collaboration

● Ensure website speed, uptime, and scalability

● Debug and resolve technical issues across platforms

● Collaborate with UI/UX designers, content, and marketing teams

● Maintain clean code, documentation, and version control

Technical Skills Required

Mandatory

● Strong experience in WordPress platform & integrations

● Experience working with Shopify websites and stores

● PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript

● MySQL / other relational databases

● Git / GitHub

Preferred / Good to Have

● React.js or modern JS frameworks

● Node.js / Python for backend services

● REST API development & third-party integrations

● Experience with LMS plugins (LearnDash, TutorLMS, etc.)

● Experience with AWS / Firebase / DigitalOcean

What We’re Looking For

● Proven experience delivering live WordPress + Shopify projects

● Ability to manage projects independently end-to-end

● Strong debugging and optimization skills

● Good communication and coordination skills

● Interest in education and digital learning products

• It is a Full Time IT / Software / Data Analyst job for candidates with 3 - 6+ years Experience.