Senior PHP / AWS Developer (Remote) – Focused on System Optimization

OntheGoSystems is looking for a Senior Developer to optimize our WordPress sites on Amazon ECS.
We serve over 250,000 clients who rely on 24/7 site availability. Any downtime or performance issues impact our revenue, reputation, and hosting costs.
Your Mission
As part of the team, you’ll migrate our WordPress sites to AWS ECS, optimizing both performance and cost over time. You’ll troubleshoot issues, identify root causes, and implement solutions to prevent future problems.
Your main focus will be on enhancing system efficiency, improving user experience, and reducing operating expenses. You'll work closely with both our IT and development teams, merging DevOps and development practices to resolve bottlenecks and ensure smooth, consistent performance.
Must-Have Skills
- Strong PHP expertise
- MySQL query optimization
- Experience with WordPress
- Proven AWS experience, particularly with ECS
- Performance profiling and debugging skills
- Uptime monitoring and alert setup
- Proficiency with Git
Nice-to-Have Skills
- Experience configuring high-performance web servers (e.g., NGINX)
- Experience with load and stress testing (e.g., k6)
- Writing end-to-end tests
- CI configuration and management
What We Offer
- 100% remote work
- Support for personal hobbies and activities (BAMM program)
- Budget for upgrading your home workspace
- Kindle and access to our Amazon account
- National holiday time off
- A dynamic, global team of driven professionals
- Opportunities for career growth and development
Ready to make an impact? Apply today – we can’t wait to meet you!