<p><b>About the Role :<br/></b><br/>We are looking for a skilled and motivated WordPress Backend Developer with 2-4 years of hands-on experience to join our growing development team.
If you're passionate about clean code, scalable architecture, and delivering high-performance WordPress solutions, we want to hear from you.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and enjoys building custom WordPress themes and plugins from scratch.<br/><br/><b>Key Responsibilities :<br/></b><br/>- Develop and maintain custom WordPress themes and plugins based on project requirements.<br/><br/>- Write clean, efficient, well-documented, and maintainable code using PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and AJAX.<br/><br/>- Troubleshoot and debug issues in existing WordPress websites and plugins.<br/><br/>- Optimize website performance, responsiveness, and cross-browser compatibility.<br/><br/>- Collaborate closely with designers, front-end developers, and project managers to deliver high-quality products.<br/><br/>- Stay current with the latest WordPress core updates, plugin architecture, and development best practices.<br/><br/>- Ensure adherence to coding standards and participate in regular code reviews.<br/><br/>- Work with version control systems like Git and follow Agile methodologies for project management.<br/><br/>- Maintain and support WooCommerce-based eCommerce websites, ensuring secure and scalable performance.<br/><br/><b>Required Skills & Qualifications : </b></p><p><br/></p><p>- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.<br/><br/>- 2 to 4 years of experience working as a WordPress Developer (Backend-focused).<br/><br/>- Proven experience in custom theme and plugin development from scratch.<br/><br/>- Strong command over PHP, AJAX, MySQL, HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript/jQuery.<br/><br/>- Deep understanding of WordPress core, theme hierarchy, hooks (actions & filters), and custom post types.<br/><br/>- Experience with WooCommerce integration and customization.<br/><br/>- Familiarity with version control (Git) and working in a collaborative development environment.<br/><br/>- Understanding of responsive design principles and mobile-first development.<br/><br/>- Excellent problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.<br/><br/>- Good communication skills and ability to work well in a team.<br/><br/><b>Nice to Have :<br/></b><br/>- Experience with REST API integration in WordPress.<br/><br/>- Knowledge of page builders like Elementor, WPBakery, etc.<br/><br/>- Understanding of SEO best practices in WordPress.<br/><br/><b>What We Offer :<br/></b><br/>- Competitive salary package (Negotiable based on skill set).<br/><br/>- Opportunity to work on diverse and challenging projects.<br/><br/>- Collaborative work culture focused on learning and growth.<br/><br/>- Flexible work timings and a supportive team environment.<br/></p> (ref:hirist.tech)