<p></p><p><b>Description :</b><br/><br/>We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented WordPress Developer to join our web development team.
</p><p><br/></p><p>The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality WordPress websites, custom themes, and plugins in compliance with WordPress coding standards.
</p><p><br/></p><p>This role involves working on both front-end and back-end development, optimizing site performance, integrating third-party APIs, and ensuring a seamless user experience.
</p><p><br/></p><p>A strong understanding of PHP, WooCommerce, and modern WordPress architecture is essential for this :</b><br/><br/></p><p>- Design, develop, and maintain responsive, user-friendly websites using WordPress CMS.<br/><br/></p><p>- Create custom WordPress themes and plugins while adhering to official WordPress coding standards and best practices.<br/><br/></p><p>- Contribute to WordPress plugin development and submit high-quality plugins to the WordPress.org repository when required.<br/><br/></p><p>- Integrate and customize popular WordPress plugins such as WooCommerce, Yoast SEO, and Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) to meet project requirements.<br/><br/></p><p>- Develop and maintain custom functionalities, shortcodes, and widgets to enhance site features and usability.<br/><br/></p><p>- Work on RESTful API integrations and handle data interchange using formats like JSON and XML.<br/><br/></p><p>- Ensure website performance, speed optimization, and cross-browser compatibility through code optimization and caching techniques.<br/><br/></p><p>- Collaborate with UI/UX designers to implement pixel-perfect, mobile-responsive layouts.<br/><br/></p><p>- Maintain clean, well-structured, and well-documented code following WordPress development standards.<br/><br/></p><p>- Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve website issues and plugin conflicts efficiently.<br/><br/></p><p>- Manage version control using Git or Mercurial for collaborative development and deployment workflows.<br/><br/></p><p>- Perform regular website maintenance, security updates, and backup management.<br/><br/></p><p>- Optimize websites for SEO, accessibility, and usability in collaboration with the content and marketing teams.<br/><br/></p><p>- Stay updated with the latest WordPress trends, tools, and technologies to continuously improve the development :</b><br/><br/></p><p>- Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Web Development, or a related field.<br/><br/></p><p>- 3 to 6 years of professional experience in WordPress development, including theme and plugin customization.<br/><br/></p><p>- Proficient in PHP, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and MySQL.<br/><br/></p><p>- Strong understanding of WordPress core, theme hierarchy, hooks, filters, and APIs.<br/><br/></p><p>- Hands-on experience with WooCommerce, Yoast SEO, and Advanced Custom Fields (ACF).<br/><br/></p><p>- Good knowledge of RESTful API integration and handling data formats such as JSON and XML.<br/><br/></p><p>- Proficient in using version control systems like Git or Mercurial.<br/><br/></p><p>- Experience with front-end frameworks such as Bootstrap or Tailwind CSS is an advantage.<br/><br/></p><p>- Understanding of security principles and performance optimization techniques in WordPress.<br/><br/></p><p>- Ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues and ensure website stability.<br/><br/></p><p>- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.<br/><br/></p><p>- Strong communication and collaboration abilities to work in a team-oriented environment.</p><br/><p><b>Preferred Skills :</b><br/><br/></p><p>- Experience developing and publishing plugins on WordPress.org or other marketplaces.<br/><br/></p><p>- Familiarity with headless WordPress setups using REST API or GraphQL.<br/><br/></p><p>- Knowledge of Shopify or other CMS platforms.<br/><br/></p><p>- Understanding of SEO best practices and web accessibility standards.<br/><br/></p><p>- Exposure to Agile methodologies and CI/CD pipelines for automated deployment.</p><p></p> (ref:hirist.tech)