WordPress Backend Developer

1 - 6 years

3 - 8 Lacs

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Responsibilities:
  • Backend Development: Collaborate with the design and front-end development teams to create and maintain WordPress websites with efficient and clean backend code. Develop custom themes and plugins, as well as modify existing ones, to meet project requirements.
  • WordPress Configuration: Install and configure WordPress on servers, ensuring optimal performance, security, and scalability. Set up and manage databases, server-side settings, and caching mechanisms for improved site speed and user experience.
  • API Integration: Integrate third-party APIs and services, such as payment gateways, social media platforms, CRM systems, and analytics tools, into WordPress websites. Ensure seamless data flow and functionality between WordPress and external systems.
  • Performance Optimization: Identify and address performance bottlenecks, code inefficiencies, and database optimization to enhance website speed and overall performance. Implement caching mechanisms, content delivery networks (CDNs), and other techniques to optimize page load times.
  • Security and Maintenance: Implement robust security measures to protect WordPress websites from vulnerabilities, malware, and hacking attempts. Perform regular updates, backups, and maintenance tasks to ensure website stability and reliability.
  • Troubleshooting and Bug Fixing: Investigate and resolve technical issues, bugs, and errors that may arise in WordPress websites. Conduct thorough testing and debugging to identify the root cause and implement effective solutions.
  • Collaboration and Documentation: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including designers, front-end developers, and project managers, to ensure effective communication and collaboration throughout the development process. Document and maintain technical specifications, code documentation, and version control.
Required Skills :
  • Proven Experience: Minimum 1 years of professional experience as a WordPress Backend Developer, with a strong portfolio demonstrating successful WordPress projects and customizations.
  • Strong Technical Skills: Proficiency in PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and other relevant web technologies. In-depth knowledge of WordPress architecture, APIs, and coding standards. Familiarity with popular WordPress plugins and frameworks.
  • Customization and Theme Development: Solid experience in developing custom WordPress themes and plugins from scratch. Ability to extensively customize plugins & themes. Must know the core PHP & Oops concept.
  • API Integration: Demonstrated expertise in integrating third-party APIs and services into WordPress websites. Experience with RESTful APIs, OAuth, and data synchronization between different systems.
  • Performance Optimization: Experience optimizing WordPress websites for speed, scalability, and efficiency. Familiarity with caching mechanisms, CDNs, and performance testing tools.
  • Security and Maintenance: Strong understanding of WordPress security best practices, including user authentication, data encryption, and vulnerability scanning. Experience in performing updates, backups, and regular maintenance tasks.
  • Problem-Solving Skills: Analytical mindset with the ability to identify and resolve technical issues, bugs, and errors. Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills.
  • Communication and Collaboration: Excellent teamwork and communication skills. Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders. Strong documentation and version control practices.

If you are a passionate WordPress Backend Developer with a deep understanding of

WordPress development, excellent problem-solving skills, and a drive for delivering highquality solutions, we would love to hear from you.

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