WordPress Developer

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled WordPress Developer with at least one year of handson experience in WordPress development and PHP. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of web development principles a passion for creating seamless user experiences and the ability to work independently or as part of a team. As a WordPress Developer you will be responsible for creating maintaining and optimizing WordPress websites plugins and themes to ensure they meet client requirements and industry best practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• WordPress Development: Develop and maintain WordPress websites ensuring high performance scalability and security. Implement custom themes plugins and thirdparty integrations as required.
• PHP Coding: Write efficient clean and reusable PHP code to enhance the functionality of WordPress websites. Troubleshoot and resolve PHPrelated issues and bugs.
• Theme and Plugin Customization: Customize existing WordPress themes and plugins to meet client specifications. Ensure compatibility with the latest WordPress version and thirdparty plugins.
• FrontEnd and BackEnd Development: Collaborate with the design team to implement userfriendly interfaces and ensure a seamless frontend experience. Also manage backend processes such as database queries and serverside logic.
• Troubleshooting and Debugging: Investigate and resolve issues related to website functionality performance or security. Use debugging tools to identify root causes and fix issues quickly.
• Version Control: Utilize Git for version control to manage codebase and track changes efficiently in a team environment.
• Collaboration: Work closely with crossfunctional teams including designers content creators and project managers to deliver highquality WordPress websites on time.
• Optimization and Maintenance: Regularly monitor and optimize the performance security and SEO of WordPress sites. Conduct updates and ensure compatibility with new WordPress releases.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience: At least 1 year of experience in WordPress development with a strong understanding of PHP.
• Technical Skills:
• Proficiency in PHP HTML CSS and JavaScript.
• Strong experience with WordPress theme and plugin development.
• Familiarity with MySQL databases and how to interact with them using PHP.
• Experience with popular page builders (e.g. Elementor WPBakery) is a plus.
• Knowledge of version control systems particularly Git.
• Familiarity with WordPress Ecosystem: Knowledge of WordPress functions hooks and filters. Understanding the WordPress dashboard settings and plugin architecture.
• FrontEnd Development: Solid understanding of frontend technologies (HTML5 CSS3 JavaScript) and responsive web design principles.
• Debugging and Troubleshooting: Ability to quickly identify and resolve coding and configuration issues.
• Communication Skills: Good verbal and written communication skills to collaborate effectively with team members and clients.
• Problem Solving: Strong analytical and problemsolving skills with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues independently.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with WordPress multisite setup and management.
• Familiarity with WooCommerce for eCommerce development.
• Knowledge of SEO best practices for WordPress websites.
• Experience with WP CLI (Command Line Interface) for advanced WordPress management.

Education:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).