Wordpress Developer

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and Development: Creating custom WordPress themes and plugins to meet specific project requirements.
• Front-end Development: Building and implementing the website's user interface using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Back-end Development: Working with server-side languages like PHP to manage website functionality and data.
• Website Maintenance and Updates: Ensuring the website is up-to-date, secure, and performing optimally.
• Troubleshooting and Optimization: Identifying and resolving website issues, improving website speed, and enhancing user experience.
• Integration: Connecting the WordPress site with other services and applications, like payment gateways or social media platforms.
• Collaboration: Working with designers, content creators, and other team members to deliver a cohesive website.
• Staying Updated: Keeping up with the latest WordPress trends, security updates, and best practices.

Essential Skills:

• Proficiency in WordPress: Deep understanding of the WordPress platform, including its architecture, themes, and plugins. Proficiency with popular builders like Elementor and Divi Themes. Basic knowledge of ACF (Advanced Custom Fields). Familiarity with WooCommerce for e-commerce development.
• Front-end Development Skills: Strong knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Back-end Development Skills: Familiarity with PHP and database management (e.g., MySQL).
• Problem-solving and troubleshooting: Ability to identify and resolve technical issues effectively.
• Communication and Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with a team and communicate technical information clearly.
• Attention to detail: Ensuring accuracy and quality in all aspects of development.

Required skills and qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Web Development, or a related field.
• 2+ years of demonstrable experience as a WordPress developer.
• Strong understanding of WordPress architecture, themes and plugins.
• Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript and PHP for WordPress development.
• Experience with responsive web design and mobile-friendly website development.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on delivering high-quality and visually appealing websites.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team.
• Knowledge of SEO best practices for website optimisation.

Preferred skills and qualifications

• Certification in WordPress development or web design.
• Experience with e-commerce platforms and WordPress e-commerce plugins.
• Strong knowledge of website security best practices in India.
• Familiarity with website performance optimisation.
• Proficiency in using version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Understanding of UX/UI design principles.
• Knowledge of other CMS platforms such as GoHighLevel, Squarespace, Wix, etc.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to ₹50,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Provident Fund

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Ahmedabad, Gujarat: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

• WordPress: 2 years (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Preferred)

Location:

• Ahmedabad, Gujarat (Preferred)

Work Location: In person