Lead Engineer - Wordpress

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 :

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