PHP Wordpress Developer

As a highly skilled WordPress Developer with expertise in PHP, custom theme creation, plugin development, and a deep understanding of WordPress hooks, your role will involve constructing high-performance, scalable, and fully customized WordPress websites that meet the specific needs of clients or projects. **Responsibilities:** - Develop custom WordPress themes from scratch based on design mockups or specifications - Create and maintain custom plugins to enhance WordPress functionality - Write clean and well-structured PHP code following WordPress coding standards - Utilize WordPress action and filter hooks to modify core behavior - Integrate third-party APIs and external services - Ensure compatibility across various browsers and devices - Optimize websites for performance, SEO, and accessibility - Troubleshoot and resolve front-end and back-end issues - Collaborate with designers and project managers for successful project delivery **Qualifications Required:** - Strong grasp of PHP and WordPress core architecture - Proven experience in developing custom WordPress themes and plugins - Deep understanding of WordPress hooks - Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (jQuery/AJAX) - Experience with ACF, Custom Post Types (CPTs), and WordPress APIs - Familiarity with version control using Git - Understanding of best practices in WordPress security, optimization, and code performance **Nice to have skills:** - Experience with WooCommerce, REST API, or multisite setups - Knowledge of Gutenberg block development - Familiarity with tools like Composer, Webpack, or npm The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Web Development, or a related field (or equivalent experience), along with a minimum of 2 years of professional WordPress development experience, especially with custom themes and plugins. This is a full-time position with benefits such as paid sick time and the option to work from home. The work schedule is during the day shift. Please note that the work location is in person. Application questions include inquiries about the candidate's current CTC, expected CTC, and notice period. **Required experience:** - PHP: 1 year (Required) - WordPress: 1 year (Required) - Shopify: 1 year (Required),