WordPress Developer (Contract To Hire)

As a WordPress Developer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining WordPress websites and web applications. You will work closely with project managers, designers, and other developers to create and enhance high-quality WordPress sites.

Role & responsibilities

• Develop and maintain custom WordPress themes and plugins.
  Write clean, scalable, and efficient PHP code.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project requirements and objectives.
• Troubleshoot and debug issues across the WordPress platform.
• Ensure the performance, security, and responsiveness of the applications.
• Customize and optimize existing WordPress themes and plugins.
• Integrate third-party APIs and external systems with WordPress.
• Stay up to date with emerging web technologies and WordPress best practices.
• Conduct code reviews and mentor junior developers.
• Work on the deployment and ongoing maintenance of WordPress sites.

  Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 4-6 years of professional experience in WordPress development.
• Strong proficiency in PHP, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and MySQL.
  Builds and maintains websites using WordPress, a content management system (CMS).
• Proven experience in developing custom WordPress themes and plugins.
• Expertise in WordPress architecture and best practices.
• Familiarity with WordPress REST API and WP-CLI.
• Understanding of front-end technologies such as React or Vue.js is a plus.
• Experience with version control systems like Git.
• Knowledge of website performance optimization, security, and SEO.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills.

  Preferred candidate profile

• Familiarity with eCommerce platforms such as WooCommerce.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud).
• Knowledge of modern web development tools (Webpack, NPM, Gulp).
• Experience with multi-site WordPress networks. Familiarity with server management (Apache, Nginx).