Senior Wordpress developer

Senior Wordpress Developer

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior WordPress Developer to lead the design, development, and optimization of scalable, high-performing WordPress sites. This role is ideal for someone who combines deep technical expertise with strong problem-solving skills, an eye for clean UX/UI, and the ability to collaborate across design, content, and marketing teams. You will own the full lifecycle of WordPress solutions—from architecture and custom theme/plugin development to performance tuning, QA, and ongoing support.

Responsibilities

• WordPress Development & Architecture:
• Build, customize, and maintain WordPress sites using modern development practices.
• Develop custom themes and plugins from scratch—clean, secure, and maintainable code required.
• Architect scalable solutions that integrate seamlessly with third-party APIs and services.
• Configure WordPress environments (multisite, staging, production) and manage deployments.
• Technical Leadership:
• Lead technical planning, solution design, and code reviews.
• Advise on best practices for performance, security, SEO, accessibility, and maintainability.
• Front-End Engineering:
• Implement responsive, mobile-first UI/UX using HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+), and modern frameworks where appropriate.
• Collaborate with designers to bring wireframes and prototypes to life.
• Back-End Engineering:
• Build scalable custom functionality using PHP, MySQL, WP-CLI, cron jobs, and REST APIs.
• Optimize database structure, caching strategy, and hosting configurations.
• Performance, Security & Optimization:
• Conduct site audits and implement improvements: Core Web Vitals, caching, CDN usage, and image optimization.
• Harden security and maintain compliance with industry standards (OWASP, GDPR, etc.).
• Troubleshoot complex issues and resolve production incidents efficiently.
• Collaboration & Documentation:
• Partner with stakeholders across marketing, content, and design teams to define requirements.
• Prepare clear documentation, technical specs, and development guidelines.
• Provide ongoing site maintenance and support.

Required Qualifications

• 5–7+ years of professional WordPress development experience.
• Deep understanding of WordPress core, theme architecture, hooks, filters, and the template hierarchy.
• Strong proficiency in PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, jQuery, AJAX, and REST APIs.
• Experience with modern build tools (Webpack, Vite, Gulp, npm, etc.).
• Mastery of front-end markup (HTML5/CSS3), responsive design, and cross-browser compatibility.
• Strong experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, version control workflows, and deployment processes.
• Familiarity with Gutenberg block development and Advanced Custom Fields (ACF).
• Able to troubleshoot complex issues quickly and methodically.
• Experience working with performance tools like Lighthouse, GTmetrix, and New Relic.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with headless WordPress architectures (Next.js, React, GraphQL).
• Knowledge of hosting platforms (WP Engine, Kinsta, Pantheon, AWS).
• Experience integrating marketing systems (HubSpot, Marketo, Salesforce).
• Background in agency environments or high-traffic / enterprise WordPress builds.
• Understanding of SEO, schema markup, and analytics implementation.

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to lead initiatives independently while collaborating effectively with a team.
• Problem-solver with a proactive mindset and willingness to innovate.