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Viacom India is seeking an experienced Full Stack WordPress Developer/Designer with 1-2+ years of professional experience. The ideal candidate will be proficient in both front-end and back-end WordPress development, including the creation, customization, and optimization of themes and plugins. This role requires a strong focus on performance optimization, responsiveness, and seamless user experience, along with technical troubleshooting and ensuring compliance with web standards. Key Responsibilities: WordPress Development & Customization: Develop, customize, and maintain WordPress themes and plugins according to client specifications. Implement custom WordPress themes from design mockups using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP. Optimize websites for speed, scalability, and responsiveness. Ensure mobile-friendly and responsive design across all devices. Troubleshoot bugs, performance issues, and technical challenges. Maintain website security, compliance with web standards, and ensure functionality. Implement SEO best practices and ensure cross-browser compatibility. Integrate APIs, third-party services, and databases. Work with sitemaps and Google Analytics for tracking and analysis. Front-End Development: Implement user interfaces based on design specifications using HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, React, or Vue.js. Ensure cross-browser compatibility and mobile responsiveness. Optimize front-end performance for fast loading and smooth user interaction. Back-End Development: Manage WordPress backend, including database integration (MySQL) and server-side scripting (PHP). Customize the WordPress admin panel and dashboard for ease of content management. Integrate third-party APIs (e.g., payment gateways, social media APIs). Manage website security, backups, and server-related troubleshooting. Performance Optimization: Use performance optimization techniques such as image compression, caching, and minimizing server load. Conduct site audits to resolve performance bottlenecks. Utilize tools like Google PageSpeed Insights, Lighthouse, and GTmetrix to improve speed and SEO. Security Management: Implement secure coding practices and regularly update software. Install and monitor security plugins to detect vulnerabilities. Manage secure authentication, user roles, and permissions. Debugging & Troubleshooting: Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve website issues (e.g., bugs, crashes, UX problems). Perform regular testing to ensure cross-device and browser compatibility. SEO & Analytics: Implement SEO best practices in code structure to enhance visibility. Use Google Analytics and other tools to track website performance. Apply schema markup, metadata, and other SEO enhancements. Required Qualifications: 1-2+ years of proven experience in WordPress development (front-end & back-end). Strong knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, PHP, and MySQL. Experience with theme and plugin development/customization. Familiarity with responsive design principles. Experience with WordPress page builders (e.g., Elementor, WPBakery) and frameworks. Knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git). Proficiency in website optimization techniques (e.g., caching, CDNs, minification). Strong understanding of SEO best practices. Experience with hosting environments, FTP, cPanel, and command-line tools. Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Preferred Skills (Optional): Experience with Media Industery or other eCommerce platforms. Familiarity with RESTful APIs and third-party integrations. Knowledge of web hosting environments and basic server management. Why Join Us? Work on diverse and challenging projects. Be part of a collaborative and dynamic work environment. Competitive salary with growth opportunities. Candidate Assignment: As part of the application process, candidates must complete the following assignment: Task: Replicate the Home Page of www.viacomindia.com Recreate the homepage within WordPress, ensuring the following elements are replicated accurately: Header: Include company logo and navigation menu matching the original layout and design. Hero Banner/Slider: Create a full-width hero section with a background image/video, overlay text, and buttons, mirroring the original page. Featured Services/Content: Design sections showcasing key services or projects, with appropriate styling, icons, or images. Portfolio/Video Section: Implement a section displaying projects or videos, with text descriptions and links to more information. Footer: Recreate the footer with contact details, social media links, and legal/privacy links. Ensure the website is: Fully responsive across all devices (desktop, tablet, and mobile). Optimized for speed using basic WordPress optimization techniques (e.g., image compression, caching). Includes custom CSS/JavaScript where necessary for design effects (e.g., hover states, animations, transitions). Built using clean and modular code for easy future maintenance. Adheres to basic SEO best practices (proper heading structure, image alt attributes, etc.). Submission: Submit the completed project as a live demo link to talent@viacomindia.com . How to Apply: Please send your assignment, resume, portfolio, and a brief description of your most challenging WordPress project to talent@viacomindia.com . We look forward to seeing your work! Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Fresher, Internship, Freelance Contract length: 3 months Pay: From ₹7,000.00 per month Benefits: Cell phone reimbursement Commuter assistance Food provided Internet reimbursement Paid sick time Schedule: Day shift Fixed shift Monday to Friday Supplemental Pay: Commission pay Overtime pay Performance bonus Quarterly bonus Shift allowance Yearly bonus Education: Higher Secondary(12th Pass) (Preferred) Experience: Angular: 1 year (Preferred) Work Location: In person
