We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented WordPress Developer to build, customize, and maintain high-quality WordPress websites. The ideal candidate should have experience in developing custom themes and plugins, optimizing website performance, ensuring security, and integrating third-party services. You will work closely with designers, project managers, and other developers to deliver responsive, user-friendly, and scalable web solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, customize, and maintain WordPress websites and web applications.
- Create custom WordPress themes and plugins based on project requirements.
- Convert UI/UX designs into responsive, pixel-perfect WordPress websites.
- Optimize website performance, speed, SEO, and security.
- Integrate third-party APIs, payment gateways, and external services.
- Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve website issues and bugs.
- Perform website updates, backups, and ongoing maintenance.
- Ensure cross-browser compatibility and mobile responsiveness.
- Work with Git for version control and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Follow coding standards, best practices, and documentation guidelines.
- Stay updated with the latest WordPress releases, plugins, and industry trends.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
- 1+ years of experience in WordPress development.
- Strong proficiency in PHP, WordPress, MySQL, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and jQuery.
- Experience developing custom WordPress themes and plugins.
- Familiarity with popular page builders such as Elementor, WPBakery, or Gutenberg.
- Experience with WooCommerce customization and integration.
- Knowledge of REST APIs and third-party API integrations.
- Proficiency in Git and version control workflows.
- Understanding of website security, performance optimization, and SEO best practices.