WordPress Developer

Job Description & Must Have Technical/Functional Skills

Must Have Technical/Functional Skills

Strong Expertise in

WordPress CMS Architecture

Custom Theme Development

Custom Plugin Development

PHP (Object-Oriented Programming)

MySQL Database Design & Optimization

HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery

AJAX and REST APIs

Gutenberg Block Development

Advanced Custom Fields (ACF)

Frameworks & Tools

Bootstrap/Tailwind CSS

Git, GitHub

Composer

Webpack/Gulp

WP-CLI

Soft Skills

Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Ability to work independently.

Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.

Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality delivery.

Roles & Responsibilities & Front-end Development

Develop responsive and user-friendly website interfaces using HTML5, CSS3, SASS, JavaScript, jQuery, and modern frameworks.

Ensure cross-browser compatibility and mobile responsiveness.

Optimize web pages for speed, performance, and accessibility.

Implement modern front-end practices and interactive user experiences.

Back-end Development

Develop and maintain custom WordPress themes and plugins.

Customize WordPress core functionalities without impacting upgrade compatibility.

Design and implement custom post types, taxonomies, widgets, and Gutenberg blocks.

Integrate third-party APIs, CRM systems, payment gateways, and external services.

Develop secure and scalable solutions following WordPress coding standards.

Troubleshoot and resolve website performance, functionality, and security issues.

Database & Server Management

Work extensively with MySQL databases.

Optimize database queries and website performance.

Configure caching mechanisms, CDN integration, and website optimization techniques.

DevOps & Version Control

Use Git/GitHub for source code management.

Manage staging and production environments.

Quality & Security

Conduct code reviews and maintain coding best practices.

Implement website security measures and vulnerability fixes.

Ensure GDPR, accessibility, and SEO compliance where applicable.

Perform testing, debugging, and issue resolution.