WordPress Developer

We are seeking an expert WordPress Developer primarily responsible for back-end development, including creating custom features and plugins. This position requires a combination of programming skills and aesthetics (understanding element arrangements on the screen, the color and font choices, and so on). The candidate should have a strong understanding of industry trends and content management systems. Experience with responsive and adaptive design is strongly preferred. Also, an understanding of the entire web development process, including design, development, and deployment is preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

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• Architect and Develop Solutions: Design, implement, and maintain scalable and efficient backend solutions using WordPress, ensuring high performance and responsiveness to requests from the frontend.

• Develop Custom WordPress Code: Extend the platform’s functionality as necessary through custom development of WordPress custom post types, plugins, or REST API connections.

• Manage Back-End Services and Database Configuration: Oversee technical aspects of the CMS and server-side configurations for optimal performance.

• Maintain WordPress Core and Plugin Software: Regularly test and implement software updates related to WordPress core, plugins, or theme files.

• Troubleshoot and Resolve Issues: Address website bugs or problems related to themes, plugins, or hosting environments.

• Optimize Website Performance: Code and test websites to adhere to standards set forth by Google’s PageSpeed Insights, Page Experience, and Core Web Vitals reporting.

• Frontend Development: Hands on knowledge of creating visually appealing and user-friendly interfaces using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and popular frameworks, ensuring a seamless user experience across various devices and browsers would be a plus but not mandatory for this role.

• Collaborate with Designers and Frontend Devs: Work alongside UX/UI designers and other frontend developers to translate design into a functional and engaging user experience.

• Develop Websites: Code responsive and user-friendly websites based on client specifications or approved graphic design files. This includes the creation or customization of WordPress template files.

• Adhere to Development Standards and Best Practices: Maintain high code quality that adheres to community standards for accessibility, CSS coding, PHP coding, HTML coding, JavaScript coding, and Semantic HTML5 standards using a consistent markdown style guide.

• Implement SEO Best Practices: Optimize website templates for SEO strategies and techniques outlined by inhouse SEO and Google best Practice.

• Conduct Cross-Browser and Cross-Device Testing: Create a consistent user experience across various platforms and devices.

• Stay Updated on WordPress Updates: Research, learn, and implement the latest WordPress software and coding updates.

• Provide Technical Support and Training: Offer support and training to clients or internal teams for managing and updating the WordPress CMS.

• Maintain Comprehensive Documentation: Document code, solutions, and methodologies for future reference or team member use.

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience

• 2+ years of development experience with WordPress

• Experience working with a variety of WordPress plugins

• Supported the use of custom WordPress themes and plugin development

• Experience with PHP development and PHP frameworks

• Working knowledge of SQL, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS

• Working knowledge of front and backend development

• Familiarity with code versioning tools (GitHub)

• Ability to manage multiple projects and deliverables simultaneously

• Desire to learn and take on new challenges

• Experience setting up development environments

• Knowledge of security controls

• Ability to develop user stories to address user requirements

• Working knowledge of Linux

• Understanding of agile development tools, especially Micro Focus ALM suite

• Must have worked on atleast 3 wordpress projects