Job Description
Company Overview
Why Gainsight?
We are ranked #1 on Glassdoor’s 2026 Best Place to Work List. Here’s why.
At Gainsight, our mission is to be living proof you can win in business while being human-first.
Our industry-leading platform helps companies of all sizes and industries build durable businesses. Gainsight offers a powerful set of customer success, product, and community engagement solutions that enable businesses to scale efficiently, create alignment, and have a holistic view of their customers—all of which help increase product adoption, prevent churn, and grow renewals and expansions. Our software is used by hundreds of companies, including nearly 200 publicly traded organizations and industry leaders such as GE Digital, SAP Concur, and Box. We have offices in the US, UK, Netherlands, Israel, Japan, and India.
Gainsight joined the Vista Equity Partners portfolio in 2020. In 2021, we won their Excellence in Engineering award in recognition of our product and engineering advancements.
Gainsight has also been named one of the top 100 private cloud companies in the world by Forbes, one of the fastest-growing private companies in America by Inc. Magazine, and one of 20 Great Workplaces in Tech by Fortune Magazine.
With diversity and inclusion at the forefront of our values, we promote a culture that celebrates diversity and inclusiveness regardless of, but not limited to, race, gender, ****** orientation, family status, religion, ethnicity, national origin, physical disability, veteran status, or age.
Job Overview
The Sr. Backend Developer - PHP (WordPress Expertise) will be a key member of a growing Marketing Technology team focused on supporting our organization. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Sr. Backend Developer with expertise in PHP, MySQL, and WordPress for our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of backend development principles and a proven track record of developing and maintaining complex PHP with WordPress CMS for Corporate websites, event websites, executive destinations, landing pages etc...
Qualifications
What We're Looking For
• 6-10 years of experience in backend development with PHP, MySQL & WordPress.
• At least 3 years experience in theme & plugin development utilizing the WordPress Core API.
• Strong understanding of web security best practices and how to implement them.
• Good understanding of front-end, including HTML5, CSS3, SCSS, JavaScript, & jQuery.
• Passion for staying up-to-date with the latest technologies and trends in web development.
• Experience with version control systems such as Git & Beanstalk.
• Exceptional communication, prioritization, and time management skills
• Experience working with cross-functional teams of designers, UX, and content creators.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Sense of humour, willingness to be your authentic self and a deep belief in being human-first.
Responsibilities
What You'll Do
• Develop and maintain backend systems using PHP, MySQL and WordPress CMS.
• Develop custom WordPress themes & plugins utilizing the WordPress Core API.
• Create and update reusable code libraries to streamline the development cycle.
• Work with the team to rapidly address user needs across multiple web properties.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to implement features and improve existing ones.
• Design and architect highly responsive websites from concept to delivery.
• Monitor, Optimize and improve the performance of existing websites.
• Ensure that all themes are SEO-friendly and everything is up to date.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code utilizing the WordPress Core API.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in PHP and WordPress Framework.
Values & Benefits
Why You’ll Love It Here
Your job shouldn’t stand in the way of your happiness—it should be a path to achieve it. At Gainsight, we’re passionate about achieving our goals—at the office and everywhere—and we work every day to create an environment that nurtures our best selves.
Gainsters love working here for several reasons. Here are a few:
• Our Core Values: We are guided by our values on our mission to be living proof you can win in business while being human-first. Learn more here.
• Our CEO: With a ++% approval rating on Glassdoor, Nick Mehta is one of the most beloved CEOs in Silicon Valley.
• Our Growth Opportunities: From mentoring to career development opportunities, we’re passionate about helping our Gainsters learn, grow and thrive.
• Our Teammate Resource Groups: A huge source of pride for Gainsight, these groups are on a mission to put our values into action and make Gainsight a great place to work for all.
• Our Wellness Priorities: Monthly Recharge Days that re-energize us.
• Our Parody Videos: No explanation needed. Just watch them here!
By joining the Gainsight team, you’ll have a unique opportunity to make your mark at a truly human-first company and have loads of fun doing it. Come join us!
Thanks for Applying
Why Gainsight?
We are ranked #1 on Glassdoor’s 2026 Best Place to Work List. Here’s why.
At Gainsight, our mission is to be living proof you can win in business while being human-first.
Our industry-leading platform helps companies of all sizes and industries build durable businesses. Gainsight offers a powerful set of customer success, product, and community engagement solutions that enable businesses to scale efficiently, create alignment, and have a holistic view of their customers—all of which help increase product adoption, prevent churn, and grow renewals and expansions. Our software is used by hundreds of companies, including nearly 200 publicly traded organizations and industry leaders such as GE Digital, SAP Concur, and Box. We have offices in the US, UK, Netherlands, Israel, Japan, and India.
Gainsight joined the Vista Equity Partners portfolio in 2020. In 2021, we won their Excellence in Engineering award in recognition of our product and engineering advancements.
Gainsight has also been named one of the top 100 private cloud companies in the world by Forbes, one of the fastest-growing private companies in America by Inc. Magazine, and one of 20 Great Workplaces in Tech by Fortune Magazine.
With diversity and inclusion at the forefront of our values, we promote a culture that celebrates diversity and inclusiveness regardless of, but not limited to, race, gender, ****** orientation, family status, religion, ethnicity, national origin, physical disability, veteran status, or age.
Job Overview
The Sr. Backend Developer - PHP (WordPress Expertise) will be a key member of a growing Marketing Technology team focused on supporting our organization. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Sr. Backend Developer with expertise in PHP, MySQL, and WordPress for our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of backend development principles and a proven track record of developing and maintaining complex PHP with WordPress CMS for Corporate websites, event websites, executive destinations, landing pages etc...
Qualifications
What We're Looking For
• 6-10 years of experience in backend development with PHP, MySQL & WordPress.
• At least 3 years experience in theme & plugin development utilizing the WordPress Core API.
• Strong understanding of web security best practices and how to implement them.
• Good understanding of front-end, including HTML5, CSS3, SCSS, JavaScript, & jQuery.
• Passion for staying up-to-date with the latest technologies and trends in web development.
• Experience with version control systems such as Git & Beanstalk.
• Exceptional communication, prioritization, and time management skills
• Experience working with cross-functional teams of designers, UX, and content creators.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Sense of humour, willingness to be your authentic self and a deep belief in being human-first.
Responsibilities
What You'll Do
• Develop and maintain backend systems using PHP, MySQL and WordPress CMS.
• Develop custom WordPress themes & plugins utilizing the WordPress Core API.
• Create and update reusable code libraries to streamline the development cycle.
• Work with the team to rapidly address user needs across multiple web properties.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to implement features and improve existing ones.
• Design and architect highly responsive websites from concept to delivery.
• Monitor, Optimize and improve the performance of existing websites.
• Ensure that all themes are SEO-friendly and everything is up to date.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code utilizing the WordPress Core API.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in PHP and WordPress Framework.
Values & Benefits
Why You’ll Love It Here
Your job shouldn’t stand in the way of your happiness—it should be a path to achieve it. At Gainsight, we’re passionate about achieving our goals—at the office and everywhere—and we work every day to create an environment that nurtures our best selves.
Gainsters love working here for several reasons. Here are a few:
• Our Core Values: We are guided by our values on our mission to be living proof you can win in business while being human-first. Learn more here.
• Our CEO: With a ++% approval rating on Glassdoor, Nick Mehta is one of the most beloved CEOs in Silicon Valley.
• Our Growth Opportunities: From mentoring to career development opportunities, we’re passionate about helping our Gainsters learn, grow and thrive.
• Our Teammate Resource Groups: A huge source of pride for Gainsight, these groups are on a mission to put our values into action and make Gainsight a great place to work for all.
• Our Wellness Priorities: Monthly Recharge Days that re-energize us.
• Our Parody Videos: No explanation needed. Just watch them here!
By joining the Gainsight team, you’ll have a unique opportunity to make your mark at a truly human-first company and have loads of fun doing it. Come join us!
Thanks for Applying
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Lead Web Developer |Backend position is now open for candidates interested in the Software Developer Jobs sector. This role in Hyderabad offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Software Developer Jobs is a plus.
