Technical Lead ( WordPress PHP)

SynapseIndia is a software development company with over 24 years of experience, featuring development offices in India and the USA. We serve clients worldwide, delivering innovative solutions tailored to their needs. Our Noida SEZ office is conveniently located just a 10-minute walk from the nearest metro station.

Why work with us?

• Partnerships with Industry Leaders: We are a Google and Microsoft partner, staffed by certified professionals.
• Global Presence: As a multinational corporation, we have clients and employees across the globe.
• Structured Environment: We follow CMMI Level-5 compliant processes to ensure quality and efficiency.
• Timely Salaries: We have consistently paid salaries on time since our inception.
• Job Stability: Despite market fluctuations, we have not had to lay off employees.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy weekends off on the 2nd and last Saturday of every month, with no night shifts.
• Our employees are 100% satisfied, thanks to a culture of trust and growth opportunities.
• Eco-Friendly Workplace: We promote health and well-being with special anti-radiation and energy removal features in our offices.
• We prioritize the job security of all our employees.
• We celebrate all festivals with enthusiasm and joy.
• Yearly Appraisals: Exceptional performers can receive over 100% increments during appraisals.
• We recognize and reward top performers on a monthly basis for their outstanding contributions.
• We provide Accidental and Medical Insurance to our employees.

Who are we looking for?

Designation : Technical Lead ( WordPress PHP)
Experience Range : 7+ years

What is the work?

• Lead the end-to-end development of WordPress-based applications, including architecture, custom modules, plugins, and integrations.
• Perform hands-on coding for critical modules, performance-sensitive components, and integrations.
• Review team code and optimize databases, queries, caching, and WordPress configurations for high performance.
• Guide the team on best practices, troubleshooting, debugging complex issues, and architectural improvements.
• Work closely with PMs, designers, and QA to ensure smooth execution across sprints.
• Identify dependencies, risks, and provide mitigation strategies early in the project lifecycle.
• Plan and execute deployments, manage environments, and ensure proper CI/CD flows.
• Provide technical documentation, estimations, and support pre-sales discussions when required.
• Act as the primary technical escalation point for both the internal team and clients

What skills and experience are we looking for?

• 7+ years of hands-on experience in WordPress development, including custom theme and plugin development.
• Strong proficiency in PHP (7/8), MySQL, and Object-Oriented Programming.
• Deep understanding of WordPress architecture, hooks/actions, REST API, WP Cron, and multisite concepts.
• Experience building custom plugins, reusable components, and scalable architectures.
• Expertise in performance optimization: caching, CDN usage, query optimization, and page speed improvements.
• Experience in API integrations, third-party services, payment gateways and other connectors.
• Experience with version control platforms (Git).
• Strong understanding of web security: OWASP basics, plugin vetting, input sanitization, and secure coding practices.
• Strong knowledge of frontend technologies (HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery; React/Vue).
• Knowledge of server-side configurations (Nginx/Apache), Linux basics, and environment management (dev/staging/prod).