Wordpress Developer

Job Description

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Overview

You will play a crucial role in developing custom plugins, enhancing website performance, and ensuring the scalability and stability of our web platforms.

• Develop custom WordPress plugins tailored to specific business needs while adhering to WordPress coding standards.
• Maintain and optimize high-traffic WordPress websites, ensuring top-tier performance, security, and scalability.
• Troubleshoot and resolve any issues or bottlenecks related to the website's performance, stability, and uptime.
• Optimize database queries and handle server configurations to support large volumes of website traffic.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (designers, content creators, SEO specialists) to ensure smooth integration of new features and updates.
• Implement best practices for WordPress theme and plugin development to ensure modularity, reusability, and maintainability.
• Ensure SEO optimization and ensure that the website adheres to the best practices for speed and ranking.
• Regularly monitor website traffic and performance analytics, identifying areas for improvement and applying fixes.
• Conduct security audits, update WordPress core, plugins, and themes to protect from vulnerabilities.
• Develop automated testing and continuous integration pipelines to ensure the website remains robust during updates and deployments.
• Manage caching, CDN integration, and other performance optimization tools to handle large traffic loads efficiently.
• Keep up with the latest industry trends, tools, and WordPress updates to continually improve the website.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• 5+ years of experience in WordPress development, with a focus on plugin development and high-traffic website management.
• Expert knowledge of PHP, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and MySQL.
• Proven experience in developing and maintaining custom WordPress plugins.
• Strong understanding of WordPress architecture, including themes, plugins, hooks, filters, and the WordPress REST API.
• Experience with server-side optimizations (caching, database management) for high-traffic WordPress websites.
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and collaborative development environments.
• Proficiency in working with APIs, CDNs, and third-party services integration.
• Knowledge of SEO best practices for WordPress and experience implementing SEO improvements.
• Experience with performance optimization tools such as caching plugins (e.g., W3 Total Cache, WP Super Cache), and CDNs.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a proactive attitude towards troubleshooting and issue resolution.

• Experience with WooCommerce and large-scale e-commerce websites.
• Familiarity with server management (Linux, Apache, Nginx) and database administration (MySQL).
• Knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure for hosting high-traffic websites.
• Understanding of headless WordPress implementations using modern JavaScript frameworks like React or Vue.js.