We are looking for an experienced Web Developer – WordPress/PHP to design, develop, customize, and maintain web applications and websites, with a strong focus on PHP and WordPress development.
The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in backend and frontend web development, custom WordPress development, API integrations, database management, security, and website performance optimization. The candidate should be comfortable developing custom solutions and troubleshooting issues across the full web development stack
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Key Responsibiliti
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Design, develop, customize, and maintain websites and web applications using PHP and WordPre - ss.Develop and customize WordPress themes and plugins based on business and technical requiremen
- ts.Build custom WordPress plugins and extend existing functionality using Hooks, Actions, Filters, Custom Post Types, and WordPress AP
- Is.Develop responsive and user-friendly frontend components using HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScri
- pt.Integrate websites and web applications with third-party platforms and REST AP
- Is.Develop and maintain Gutenberg and custom blocks when requir
- ed.Work with MySQL/SQL databases, including database operations and query optimizati
- on.Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to PHP, WordPress, plugins, themes, integrations, and browser compatibili
- ty.Optimize websites and web applications for performance, scalability, security, and reliabili
- ty.Implement and maintain web development best practices and secure coding standar
- ds.Use Git for source code management and version contr
- ol.Support application deployments, upgrades, testing, and production troubleshooti
- ng.Collaborate with internal teams, designers, and stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver effective web solutio
- ns.Conduct testing and debugging to ensure functionality, usability, and cross-browser compatibili
ty.Required Technical Ski
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Strong hands-on experience with - PHP.Strong experience in WordPress development and customizat
- ion.Proven experience developing custom WordPress plugins and the
- mes.Good understanding of WordPress architecture, Hooks, Actions, Filters, and A
- PIs.Strong knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScr
- ipt.Experience with MySQL / SQL databa
- ses.Experience with REST APIs and JSON-based integrati
- ons.Good understanding of responsive web development and cross-browser compatibil
- ity.Knowledge of web security principles and secure coding practi
- ces.Experience with web application and website performance optimizat
- ion.Proficiency with Git and version control syst
ems.
Experience & Qualifica
- tions5+ years of overall web development experi
- ence.2–3+ years of hands-on experience with WordPress and PHP develop
- ment.Proven experience developing and maintaining custom WordPress plugins and th
- emes.Strong understanding of both frontend and backend web develop
- ment.Experience working with APIs, databases, and third-party integrat
- ions.Experience troubleshooting and supporting production web applications/webs
ites.
Preferred
- SkillsExperience with Gutenberg and custom WordPress b
- locks.Experience with WordPress hosting, deployment, caching, and optimiz
- ation.Knowledge of common web security vulnerabilities and mitigation techn
- iques.Experience with modern JavaScript develo
- pment.Familiarity with CI/CD and web application deployment prac
- tices.Experience working in Agile development environ
ments.
