Wordpress Developer

Job Description - WordPress Developer Intern

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development, maintenance, and enhancement of WordPress websites
• Customize and extend WordPress themes and plugins as per project requirements
• Convert UI/UX designs into responsive and pixel-perfect WordPress pages
• Integrate REST APIs and third-party services within WordPress websites
• Work with Custom Post Types (CPTs), taxonomies, ACF (Advanced Custom Fields), and shortcodes
• Troubleshoot and debug layout, compatibility, and performance issues
• Optimize site speed, performance, and SEO readiness
• Perform backups, migrations, and content updates using standard WordPress practices
• Deploy websites using

  cPanel

  , manage databases using

  phpMyAdmin

  , and configure domains, emails, and SSL through

  WHM for VPS hosting

• Maintain technical documentation for development and deployment processes
• Stay updated with the latest trends in WordPress, plugins, and security best practices

Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of WordPress architecture, including themes, plugins, and the template hierarchy
• Proficiency in

  HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+), and PHP

• Familiarity with popular page builders like

  Elementor, Gutenberg, or WPBakery

• Experience with responsive and cross-browser-compatible front-end development
• Basic understanding of MySQL and WordPress database structure
• Working knowledge of

  cPanel, WHM

  , and managing websites on

  VPS hosting environments

• Comfortable using tools like phpMyAdmin, File Manager, and Email Manager on cPanel
• Ability to debug issues using browser developer tools and error logs
• Exposure to Git version control is a plus
• Strong problem-solving and collaboration skills
• Portfolio or GitHub projects demonstrating WordPress skills (preferred)

Bonus Points for:

• Experience with ACF (Advanced Custom Fields) and custom theme/plugin development
• Understanding of WordPress security and backup practices
• Familiarity with multilingual websites or translation plugins
• Knowledge of image optimization and caching tools