Website Backend Developer

Website Backend Developer Request for Applications Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) - Task Order Contract Location: Global Application Due Date: June 22nd; questions by June 18th (See Section 5 for application details) 1. About This Opportunity Viya Health is seeking applications from qualified backend web developers to establish an Indefinite Delivery / Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. Under this arrangement, Viya Health will issue Task Orders on an as-needed basis — scoped by project, functional area, or market (corporate or consumer) — rather than committing to a fixed project upfront. Successful applicant(s) will be placed on a roster from which Task Orders may be issued. There is no guarantee of a minimum volume of work; Task Orders will be issued based on organizational need. 2. Our Tech Stack Our websites are built on WordPress hosted on WP Engine. Applicants should be familiar with this environment. The full stack is outlined below Category Tool / Technology Notes Hosting & Infrastructure WPEngine Managed WordPress hosting Fastly (via WPEngine) CDN integration Let's Encrypt (via WPEngine) SSL certificate management CMS & Page Builder WordPress Core CMS platform Elementor Pro Visual page builder (plugin & cloud account) Hello Elementor Theme Lightweight theme optimized for Elementor Meta Box Custom fields, post types, and metadata E-Commerce WooCommerce Core e-commerce platform WooCommerce Shipping Shipping integration (extension) WooCommerce Tax Automated tax calculations (extension) Payment Systems Yoco (South Africa) Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Instant EFT PesaPal (Kenya) M-Pesa, Airtel Money, Tigo Pesa, Visa, Mastercard, Amex, bank transfer PayPal Secondary payment option (recommended) WooCommerce Payments / Stripe Optional additional gateway Communications 3CX VoIP, voice, video, and live chat (plugin & account) 3CX Live Chat Widget Real-time visitor chat embedded on website 3CX Click-to-Call Button Direct customer calls via SIP link or 3CX app Security & Performance Jetpack Firewall, malware scanning, performance tools Imagify Image compression and optimization EverCache Server-level caching SEO Slim SEO SEO optimization plugin Google for WooCommerce Product listings across Google's network Pinterest for WooCommerce Product pinning, conversion tracking, Pinterest ads Analytics & Tracking Google Site Kit GA4, Search Console, PageSpeed Insights Google Tag Manager Tag-based tracking management Facebook Pixel Ad and remarketing tracking Marketing & CRM Mailchimp for WooCommerce Email marketing integration HubSpot WordPress Plugin CRM and marketing automation (recommended) Elementor Forms Contact and lead capture forms DevOps & Backups WPEngine Staging One-click staging environment SFTP / Git (via WPEngine) Code deployments and version control WPEngine Automated Backups Daily backups included in hosting plan Accessibility Ally Web accessibility and usability compliance 3. What You'll Work On Task Orders will be issued across our corporate and consumer-facing sites and may include any of the following: WordPress theme and plugin development, customization, and troubleshooting WooCommerce configuration, extensions, and payment gateway integrations Custom post types, fields, and data structures via Meta Box Third-party integrations — including 3CX, Mailchimp, HubSpot, Google, and payment providers. This may also include integrations with WhatsApp or Contentful CMS. Performance tuning: caching (EverCache), image optimization (Imagify), and CDN configuration (Fastly) Security monitoring, firewall configuration, and vulnerability remediation (Jetpack, WPEngine) Analytics and tracking setup via Google Tag Manager, GA4, and Facebook Pixel Staging, deployment, and Git-based workflows via WPEngine, or possibly Next.js Accessibility compliance support in coordination with Ally tooling Each Task Order will define the specific scope, timeline, deliverables, and compensation. All website development and products become the sole property of Viya Health upon payment. 4. Who We're Looking For We're looking for an independent developer or small firm with deep WordPress and WooCommerce experience, along with strong Next.js/React experience. Generalist backend skills are a plus, but platform-specific expertise is the priority. Required 3+ years of professional WordPress backend development experience Strong WooCommerce expertise: extensions, webhooks, custom payment gateway integration, and order workflow management Proficiency with PHP and the WordPress plugin/theme development ecosystem Experience with WPEngine or similar managed WordPress hosting (staging, SFTP, Git deployments) Familiarity with Elementor Pro and Meta Box for custom content architecture Experience integrating third-party APIs and webhooks within the WordPress environment Working knowledge of MySQL and WordPress database structure Comfort with Git-based workflows and basic command-line tools Preferred Experience with African payment gateways (Yoco, PesaPal) or similar regional providers Familiarity with 3CX plugin configuration and VoIP/chat website integrations Google Tag Manager, GA4, and Facebook Pixel implementation experience Knowledge of web performance optimization: caching layers, image compression, CDN configuration Accessibility compliance experience (WCAG 2.1 or similar standards) Prior experience under IDIQ, T&M, or similar contract vehicles 5.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should submit the following to [email protected] by 22 June 2026: A brief cover letter (1 page or less) describing your relevant experience Resume or CV highlighting relevant backend and platform experience 2–3 work samples or portfolio links — WordPress/WooCommerce projects preferred; code repositories welcome Proposed hourly rate or rate range Questions may be submitted to Briana Shea ([email protected]) by 18 June 2026. All substantive responses will be shared with all applicants. Viya Health reserves the right to award to one or more applicants, or to cancel this RFA without award, at its sole discretion. #Viya Apply To This Job