WordPress Developer

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced WordPress Developer with advanced coding abilities to design, develop, and maintain complex WordPress websites and web applications. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of WordPress architecture, PHP development, custom theme and plugin creation, and full-stack web development best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Custom Theme Development:

  Design and build custom WordPress themes from scratch, ensuring responsiveness, performance, and adherence to best coding standards.

• Custom Plugin Development:

  Develop, maintain, and extend custom WordPress plugins to add bespoke functionality, ensuring security and performance.

• Site Optimization:

  Optimize website performance, speed, SEO, and security using modern tools and best practices.

• API Integrations:

  Integrate third-party APIs and external services (REST, GraphQL, etc.) as required by business needs.

• Advanced Troubleshooting:

  Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve complex issues at the code level, including PHP errors, JavaScript conflicts, and server-related problems.

• Version Control:

  Use Git or similar version control systems for collaborative development, branching, and code review.

• Database Management:

  Design, query, and optimize MySQL databases used by WordPress sites.

• Front-end Development:

  Write clean, maintainable HTML, CSS (preferably SASS/SCSS), and JavaScript (including modern JS frameworks/libraries if needed).

• Website Migration & Maintenance:

  Manage website migrations, regular backups, and updates to WordPress core, themes, and plugins.

• Security:

  Implement website security best practices, including vulnerability assessments and hardening WordPress installations.

• Collaboration:

  Work closely with UI/UX designers, project managers, and content teams to deliver business requirements.

• Documentation:

  Document code, processes, and maintain technical documentation for all custom development.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Education:

  Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).

• Technical Skills:

• 3+ years of hands-on WordPress development experience
• Strong proficiency in PHP, MySQL, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and jQuery
• Experience with REST APIs, AJAX, and JSON
• Advanced knowledge of WordPress hooks, actions, filters, and WP Query
• Experience with custom post types, taxonomies, and WordPress multisite
• Experience with page builders (Elementor, WPBakery, Gutenberg, etc.) is a plus
• Familiarity with command line tools (WP-CLI, Composer, etc.)
• Solid experience with Git version control
• Understanding of web accessibility, SEO, and website optimization
• Experience integrating third-party services and APIs
• Experience working with Linux-based hosting environments and cPanel/WHM

• Other Skills:

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail and commitment to high-quality standards
• Strong time management and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with React, Vue.js, or other front-end frameworks
• Experience with headless WordPress/decoupled architecture (using WP as a backend only)
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines for web deployment
• Experience with WooCommerce customization and integrations
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies