Description :
We're leading digital marketing and technology solutions provider catering to global clients, primarily in the US. We specialise in delivering high-performance web solutions with a focus on WordPress, WooCommerce, and cutting-edge web technologies. We are looking for a WordPress Tech Lead with 8+ years of experience who possesses excellent leadership qualities, strong communication skills, and a deep technical understanding of WordPress development.
Key Responsibilities :
- Lead and mentor the WordPress development team, ensuring high-quality code and best practices.
- Lead the development of complex custom built WordPress websites, including architecture planning, custom theme / plugin development, and advanced API integrations.
- Conduct code reviews, set best practices, and provide technical upskilling to the team
- Proactively identify and suggest internal tools, process improvements, or experimental projects to make use of low utilization periods
- Take ownership of R&D efforts during bench time by utilizing team's expertise towards plugin research, performance audits, new theme boilerplate or development of reusable component libraries
- Collaborate with the team to brainstorm and prototype new ideas that could support sales, marketing, or operational efficiency.
- Architect, develop, and maintain scalable and high-performance WordPress based websites and applications.
- Customize and develop WordPress themes and plugins based on project requirements.
- Implement performance optimization strategies to improve site speed, responsiveness, and user experience.
- Ensure adherence to security best practices to safeguard websites from vulnerabilities.
- Manage Git, CI / CD pipelines, and automated deployments to streamline the development process.
- Provide technical guidance on WooCommerce development, ensuring seamless ecommerce solutions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including designers, content creators, and project managers.
Required Skills & Qualifications :
8+ years of hands-on experience in WordPress development.Strong expertise in WordPress theme development & customization.Proven experience in WordPress plugin development & customization.Strong knowledge of ACF, WooCommerce, AJAX, and custom post types.Solid grasp of frontend fundamentals including MySQL, HTML5, CSS3, REST APIsJavascript / ES6 and ability to work closely with UI / UX teams.Experience with Gutenberg block development.Knowledge of headless Wordpress implementation using RestAPI or GraphQLHands-on experience with WooCommerce and e-commerce best practices.Proficiency in performance optimization techniques such as caching, lazy loading, and asset minification.Expertise in security best practices for WordPress websites.Experience with Git, CI / CD pipelines, and automated deployment workflows.Ability to lead and mentor a development team, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively with international clients.(ref : hirist.tech)