Senior WordPress Developer
$360,000–$360,000 year
On-siteVadodara, Gujarat, India
Job Summary
Architect, develop, and maintain advanced, custom WordPress solutions, including themes, plugins, and integrations with third-party services. Ensure high performance, responsiveness, and security by conducting code reviews, implementing best practices, and optimizing site speed. Oversee the full web development lifecycle from initial scoping and requirements gathering to deployment and ongoing support. Work closely with designers, project managers, and marketing teams to translate design mockups and business requirements into functional websites. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to mid-level and junior developers, fostering a culture of technical excellence. Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues to ensure minimal downtime. Keep up-to-date with the latest WordPress developments, industry trends, and emerging technologies.
Required Qualifications
- 4+ years of professional experience in WordPress development
- Experience designing brand style guide and implementing those in WordPress Elementor
- Mastery of PHP, MySQL, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and jQuery
- Extensive experience with the WordPress core architecture, custom post types, taxonomies, hooks, filters, and the REST API
- Proficiency with version control systems (Git/GitHub/Bitbucket), package managers (NPM, Composer), and build tools (Webpack, Gulp)
- Proficiency in WordPress Technical SEO and plugins such as RankMath, Google Search Console Integration, etc.
- Experience with AWS Cloud and Cloudflare
- Experience with basic networking, cyber security and domain management
- Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- A proactive and results-oriented approach to development
Desired Qualifications
- Strong knowledge of front-end frameworks (e.g., React, Vue.js, Angular) is a plus, especially for headless WordPress implementations
- Graphic design experience such as Iconography design is plus
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