Software Developer (Wordpress Headless)

As an experienced WordPress Developer, your role will involve working on both frontend and backend development. You should have a solid understanding of headless WordPress architecture, where WordPress manages the backend and React.js (or Next.js) is used for frontend development. It is essential to adhere to best coding practices to ensure that the website is secure, high-performing, scalable, and fully responsive. Key Responsibilities: - Backend Development (WordPress): - Develop and maintain a headless WordPress CMS to deliver content via REST API / GraphQL. - Create custom WordPress plugins and themes for optimized content delivery. - Ensure secure authentication and role-based access for API endpoints. - Optimize WordPress database queries for improved performance. - Frontend Development (React.js / Next.js): - Build a decoupled frontend using React.js (or Next.js) to fetch content from WordPress. - Utilize Figma to translate UI/UX designs into code. - Ensure seamless integration of frontend with WordPress APIs. - Implement modern UI/UX principles for responsive and fast-loading web pages. - Code Quality, Performance & Security Optimization: - Improve website speed through caching, lazy loading, and CDN integration. - Ensure SEO best practices and mobile-friendliness. - Implement security measures to prevent vulnerabilities like SQL injection, XSS, and CSRF. - Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following industry standards. - Utilize Git/GitHub/GitLab for version control. - Conduct regular code reviews and debugging for a high-quality product. Collaboration & Deployment: - Collaborate with designers, content teams, and project managers. - Deploy and manage WordPress and frontend code in staging and production environments. - Monitor website performance and implement enhancements. Basic Qualifications: - B.E/B.Tech Degree, Masters Degree required. - 3-5 years of experience. - Strong experience in React.js / Next.js. - Proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, and TailwindCSS. - Familiarity with SSR and SSG. - Experience in WordPress development (PHP, MySQL, WP REST API, GraphQL). - Knowledge of ACF, Custom Post Types, WP Headless CMS. - Strong understanding of WordPress security, database optimization, and caching. Preferred Qualifications: - Proficiency in Git-based version control systems (GitHub, GitLab). - Experience in deploying and maintaining websites in staging and production environments.,