Responsibilities:
- WordPress Theme and Plugin Development: Design, develop, and maintain custom WordPress themes and plugins that align with business needs. Write clean, modular, and reusable code following WordPress coding standards.
- Custom Development: Work on custom functionalities such as custom post types, taxonomies, shortcodes, and custom fields to meet client-specific requirements.
- API Integration: Integrate third-party services, APIs, and data sources (e.g., payment gateways, CRMs, or social media) into WordPress websites.
- Optimization & Performance: Optimize WordPress websites for speed, scalability, and responsiveness. Implement caching strategies, image optimization, and other performance-enhancing techniques.
- Security Best Practices: Ensure that WordPress sites are secure by adhering to WordPress security guidelines, including securing user data, preventing common vulnerabilities (e.g., SQL injection, XSS), and managing user permissions appropriately.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with designers, front-end developers, and product managers to ensure seamless integration of user interfaces and functionality. Collaborate with QA engineers to ensure code quality and adherence to testing protocols.
- Troubleshooting & Bug Fixing: Diagnose and resolve performance issues, bugs, and security vulnerabilities within WordPress installations. Provide ongoing support and enhancements for existing WordPress sites.
- Code Reviews: Participate in code reviews to ensure quality, consistency, and adherence to best practices. Mentor junior developers and guide them in following industry standards.
- Version Control: Use Git for version control and participate in a collaborative development environment. Ensure proper versioning and manage branches for different feature developments.
Qualifications:
- 4-5 years of experience in software development with a strong focus on WordPress development.
- Proficiency in PHP, including experience with WordPress functions, hooks, and template hierarchy.
- Strong front-end development skills: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and knowledge of modern JavaScript frameworks like React or Vue.js.
- Experience with WordPress REST API and custom endpoint creation.
- Solid understanding of WordPress best practices, including theme and plugin development, security practices, and performance optimization techniques.
- Knowledge of performance optimization techniques for WordPress sites (e.g., caching, content delivery networks (CDN), lazy loading).Familiarity with modern development tools and workflows, such as Webpack, Grunt, or Gulp.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot issues across the entire technology stack.
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