Senior Wordpress Developer

Key Responsibilities - Lead and mentor the WordPress development team to ensure high-quality, maintainable code and adherence to best practices.

• Architect, develop, and maintain complex custom WordPress websites and applications.
• Oversee custom theme and plugin development, API integrations, and architecture planning.
• Conduct regular code reviews and technical upskilling sessions.
• Drive internal innovation during low-utilization periods through R&D, reusable components, and performance audits.
• Collaborate with design, content, and project management teams to deliver seamless user experiences.
• Manage version control (Git), CI / CD pipelines, and automated deployments.
• Implement performance optimization strategies for speed, responsiveness, and scalability.
• Ensure compliance with WordPress security best practices.
• Provide technical leadership on Woo Commerce projects and ecommerce architecture.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex WordPress and integration-related issues. Required Skills & Qualifications - 8+ years of hands-on WordPress development experience.
• Deep expertise in theme and plugin development / customization.
• Strong proficiency in ACF, WooCommerce, AJAX, and custom post types.
• Solid understanding of MySQL, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript / ES6, REST APIs, and UI / UX collaboration.
• Experience developing custom Gutenberg blocks.
• Knowledge of headless WordPress using REST API or GraphQL.
• Proven ability in performance optimization (caching, lazy loading, asset magnification).
• Expertise in WordPress security and scalability.
• Proficiency with Git, CI / CD, and automated deployment workflows.
• Leadership experience with a focus on mentorship and innovation.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience collaborating with international clients.