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Middle East Broadcasting Networks · 1 month ago

Backend Developer (High-Scale WordPress & API)

Springfield, VA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

The Middle East Broadcasting Networks, Inc. (MBN) is seeking a Backend Developer who will play a key role in building and maintaining MBN’s digital infrastructure, with a primary focus on backend systems and services. This position is responsible for developing scalable, secure, and high-performance backend systems that support the company’s content platforms and digital products.

BroadcastingInternet RadioNewsTelecommunicationsTV

Responsibilities

Lead backend development and contribute to the overall technical strategy for MBN’s digital platforms

Design, build, and maintain secure, scalable, and high-performance WP REST API and GraphQL endpoints, custom WordPress plugins, and themes that extend the alhurra.com platform

Develop reusable components, templates, and libraries to enhance efficiency and reduce redundancy

Upgrade existing platforms by improving functionality, optimizing performance, and modernizing architecture

Collaborate with mobile development teams to build applications optimized for performance and large-scale data handling

Design and maintain efficient database schemas, working with and extending the core WordPress database structure, ensuring data integrity and optimal query performance

Implement advanced security practices to protect user data and mitigate risks across digital systems

Integrate third-party services and APIs to expand and enhance platform functionality

Ensure all backend systems meet standards for scalability, maintainability, and performance

Troubleshoot and resolve backend issues in collaboration with digital, front-end, and DevOps teams; document code and maintain version control standards

Implement and manage SEO tools—including structured data, meta tags, and XML sitemaps—within Agile development cycles

Qualification

Backend developmentREST API developmentDatabase design (SQL)WordPress expertiseAgile developmentVersion control (Git)Debugging skillsEnglish communicationProblem-solving skillsTeam collaborationTime management

Required

Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field (or equivalent professional experience)

Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in backend or full-stack development

Strong skills in database design (SQL), REST API development, and application architecture

Solid understanding of web technologies including HTTP, REST, AJAX, and JSON

Proven experience building scalable, secure, and high-performance backend systems

Familiarity with version control (Git) and Agile development practices

Expertise with WordPress coding standards, action/filter hooks, custom post types, and the WordPress Object Cache API

Strong problem-solving, debugging, and documentation skills

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Excellent written and verbal English communication skills

Ability to accommodate flexible work schedule to support 24/7 news environment

Ability to prioritize competing deadlines

Preferred

Experience with modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., Vue, React, or Angular)

Knowledge of SEO best practices and backend optimization for search engines

Understanding of accessibility, cross-browser compatibility, and web standards

Experience integrating third-party services and APIs

Familiarity with cloud infrastructure or DevOps tools

Company

Middle East Broadcasting Networks

Middle East Broadcasting Networks (MBN) is the premier, Arabic-first language source of news, commentary and information that connects the Middle East and America.

Founded in 2004

Springfield, Virginia, USA

501-1000 employees