Job Description – PHP/Wordpress Developer
We are looking for an experienced WordPress Developer to build, customize, and maintain visually engaging and high-performing websites for our clients. This role involves full-stack development, including the creation and integration of WordPress themes and plugins, as well as ensuring seamless functionality, performance, and security across all site components.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Develop responsive, accessible, and cross-browser-compatible websites using WordPress.
- Build custom WordPress themes and plugins tailored to specific client or business needs.
- Use front-end technologies (HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, Reactjs, AngularJs) to create interactive and visually engaging user interfaces.
- Ensure seamless integration with backend services, APIs, and databases using PHP and MySQL.
- Optimize website speed, performance, and SEO readiness.
- Implement site security best practices and regular vulnerability patching.
- Conduct routine website maintenance, backups, and version upgrades.
- Monitor live websites for errors, uptime, and performance issues.
- Ensure all code is clean, well-documented, and adheres to coding standards.
- Write and execute test cases (unit, functional, integration where applicable).
- Use Git for version control and collaborative development workflows.
- Deploy websites and updates via CI/CD pipelines or staging environments.
- Maintain clear documentation of development and deployment processes.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest WordPress, PHP, and front-end technologies.
- Contribute to code reviews, team knowledge-sharing sessions, or internal documentation.
- Support less experienced developers and assist in mentoring when needed.
- Collaborate with stakeholders, designers, and product teams to understand project requirements.
- Translate business needs into technical solutions using PHP and WordPress.
Skills
- Solid understanding of front-end technologies such as HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and jQuery.
- WordPress Expertise which includes Theme and plugin development from scratch, Custom post types, hooks, filters, and template hierarchy, WordPress REST API and WP-CLI.
- Strong proficiency in PHP (core and object-oriented).
- Expertise on API Integration Consuming RESTful APIs (JSON, XML), Third-party integrations (payment gateways, CRMs, etc.).,
- Proven experience in building intuitive and responsive user interfaces for both websites and web applications.
- Skilled in developing mobile-friendly, responsive layouts that maintain consistency across devices and browsers.
- Comfortable using browser-based debugging and inspection tools like Chrome DevTools and Firebug.
- Able to assess and implement CSS changes while ensuring consistent styling across all platforms.
- Capable of translating detailed wireframes and design mockups into functional HTML/CSS pages.
- Familiar with consuming RESTful APIs and working with data formats such as JSON and XML.
- Proficient in version control systems like Git
- Strong background in PHP-based back-end development and integration with databases.
- In-depth knowledge of cross-browser compatibility and strategies to address inconsistencies.
- Deep understanding of responsive web design principles and best practices.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a focus on performance optimization.
- Experienced in troubleshooting and fine-tuning complex SQL queries for optimal performance.
- Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines using tools like Git, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, AWS pipelines.
- Dedicated to writing clean, maintainable, and well-tested code that meets quality standards.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate technical decisions across teams and platforms, including in person, over email, chat, or during code reviews.
Qualifications & Experience :
- BE/B.Tech, ME/M.Tech, MCA
- 4+ years of experience working in WordPress
- 3+ years of PHP/JAVA development experience
- 2+ years JS/Jquery//React JS/Angular experience
