Website Backend Developer
Posted 2026-06-26Website 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.
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