Job Title : Sr. WordPress Full Stack Developer / Lead
Location : Bangalore
Experience : 6-8 Years
Work Mode : Work from Office / Hybrid
Job Overview :
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior WordPress Full Stack Developer / Lead to join our team in Bangalore. The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience in developing, customizing, and maintaining complex WordPress applications, plugins, and themes. In addition, the candidate should bring strong full-stack expertise (PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, REST APIs, React / Angular, etc.) and demonstrate leadership skills to mentor a development team.
Key Responsibilities :
- Lead the design, development, and maintenance of WordPress-based websites and applications.
- Develop custom themes, plugins, and reusable components for scalable solutions.
- Ensure seamless integration of front-end and back-end technologies.
- Collaborate with UI / UX designers, product managers, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions.
- Optimize applications for maximum performance, scalability, and security.
- Implement REST APIs and integrate with third-party systems / tools.
- Conduct code reviews, enforce coding standards, and mentor junior developers.
- Stay updated with the latest WordPress, PHP, and web development trends.
- Provide technical leadership and support during project planning and execution.
Must-Have Skills :
6-8 years of professional experience in WordPress development (themes, plugins, multisite, WooCommerce).Strong expertise in PHP, MySQL, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery.Proficiency in modern JS frameworks / libraries (React.js, Vue.js, or Angular).Hands-on experience with REST APIs, Graph QL, and headless WordPress implementations.Solid understanding of MVC frameworks and OOP concepts.Familiarity with version control (Git) and CI / CD pipelines.Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and performance optimization skills.Experience with cloud hosting platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and DevOps practices is a plus.Excellent problem-solving, communication, and team leadership skills.Good to Have :
Knowledge of WooCommerce and other WordPress eCommerce integrations.Experience with SEO best practices and website performance optimization.Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).Prior experience in leading a development team or managing client communications.Education :
Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)(ref : hirist.tech)