Job Description
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.
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