We are looking for a talented and experienced WordPress Developer to join our team. You will design, develop, customize, and maintain high-quality WordPress websites and web applications. This role involves both front-end and back-end development, with a focus on creating performant, secure, and user-friendly digital experiences.You will collaborate closely with designers, project managers, content teams, and clients—translating business requirements into technical solutions while communicating clearly and effectively throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop custom WordPress themes and plugins from scratch or customize existing ones to meet project needs.
• Build responsive, accessible, and mobile-first websites using modern standards.
• Optimize website performance, security, SEO, and scalability (including caching, database optimization, and load time improvements).
• Integrate third-party APIs, services, and tools (e.g., payment gateways, CRMs, marketing platforms).
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve complex issues on live sites.
• Ensure websites comply with best practices for security, accessibility (WCAG), and coding standards.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, provide technical recommendations, and present solutions.
• Conduct code reviews, mentor junior developers (if applicable), and contribute to improving internal processes.
• Stay up-to-date with WordPress core updates, emerging technologies, and industry trends.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• 2+ years of professional experience in WordPress development (agency, freelance, or in-house environment preferred).
• Strong proficiency in PHP, HTML5, CSS3 (including preprocessors like Sass), JavaScript (ES6+), and jQuery.
• Deep expertise with WordPress: custom theme development (block editor/Gutenberg, classic), plugin development, hooks/actions/filters, and the WP REST API.
• Experience with modern development tools and workflows: Git, Composer, WP-CLI, build tools (Webpack, Vite), and local development environments (e.g., Local by Flywheel, Docker).
• Solid understanding of database management (MySQL), server configurations, and hosting environments.
• Knowledge of performance optimization, security best practices, and SEO fundamentals.

Strong communication skills

• ability to explain technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders, write clear documentation, and collaborate effectively in a team setting.
• Experience working directly with clients or in cross-functional teams is a big plus.
• Portfolio of live WordPress projects demonstrating custom development work.