About the Role :
We are looking for a skilled and motivated WordPress Backend Developer with 2-4 years of hands-on experience to join our growing development team. If you're passionate about clean code, scalable architecture, and delivering high-performance WordPress solutions, we want to hear from you. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and enjoys building custom WordPress themes and plugins from scratch.
Key Responsibilities :
- Develop and maintain custom WordPress themes and plugins based on project requirements.
- Write clean, efficient, well-documented, and maintainable code using PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and AJAX.
- Troubleshoot and debug issues in existing WordPress websites and plugins.
- Optimize website performance, responsiveness, and cross-browser compatibility.
- Collaborate closely with designers, front-end developers, and project managers to deliver high-quality products.
- Stay current with the latest WordPress core updates, plugin architecture, and development best practices.
- Ensure adherence to coding standards and participate in regular code reviews.
- Work with version control systems like Git and follow Agile methodologies for project management.
- Maintain and support WooCommerce-based eCommerce websites, ensuring secure and scalable performance.
Required Skills & Qualifications :
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.2 to 4 years of experience working as a WordPress Developer (Backend-focused).Proven experience in custom theme and plugin development from scratch.Strong command over PHP, AJAX, MySQL, HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript / jQuery.Deep understanding of WordPress core, theme hierarchy, hooks (actions & filters), and custom post types.Experience with WooCommerce integration and customization.Familiarity with version control (Git) and working in a collaborative development environment.Understanding of responsive design principles and mobile-first development.Excellent problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.Good communication skills and ability to work well in a team.Nice to Have :
Experience with REST API integration in WordPress.Knowledge of page builders like Elementor, WPBakery, etc.Understanding of SEO best practices in WordPress.What We Offer :
Competitive salary package (Negotiable based on skill set).Opportunity to work on diverse and challenging projects.Collaborative work culture focused on learning and growth.Flexible work timings and a supportive team environment.(ref : hirist.tech)