Core PHP & WordPress Developer

PHP Developer (Core PHP & WordPress) – Roles & Responsibilities Primary Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance web applications using Core PHP and WordPress
• Build dynamic, secure, and scalable web solutions based on business requirements
• Customize WordPress themes and plugins to meet functional and design needs
• Integrate front-end elements with server-side logic

Core PHP Development

• Write clean, reusable, and efficient PHP code following coding standards
• Develop custom PHP modules, scripts, and APIs
• Handle database operations using MySQL (queries, joins, optimization)
• Implement form handling, validations, and session management
• Debug, test, and optimize existing PHP applications

WordPress Development

• Create and customize WordPress themes and plugins
• Develop custom post types, custom taxonomies, and custom fields
• Work with WordPress hooks, filters, shortcodes, and REST APIs
• Customize WooCommerce features, checkout flows, and payment integrations (if required)

Frontend & Integration

• Use HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, AJAX to build responsive user interfaces
• Convert designs (Figma / XD / PSD) into functional web pages
• Integrate third-party APIs (payment gateways, CRMs, marketing tools)

Performance, Security & SEO

• Optimize application performance and database queries
• Implement security best practices (input sanitization, authentication, authorization)
• Ensure SEO-friendly URLs and proper meta implementations in WordPress
• Improve site speed and Core Web Vitals compliance

Maintenance & Support

• Maintain, update, and monitor PHP and WordPress applications
• Fix bugs, security issues, and compatibility problems
• Manage backups, updates, and version upgrades
• Provide technical support and documentation when required

Collaboration & Reporting

• Work closely with UI/UX designers, SEO teams, and project managers
• Understand client requirements and propose technical solutions
• Provide regular progress updates and maintain code documentation

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong experience in Core PHP
• Hands-on experience with WordPress
• Proficiency in MySQL / MariaDB
• Knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery
• Experience with REST APIs and AJAX
• Understanding of MVC concepts and basic design patterns
• Experience with Git/version control systems

Preferred Experience

• 2–5 years of experience in PHP & WordPress development
• Experience in agency or product-based environments
• Exposure to hosting environments (cPanel, AWS, VPS)

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Work Location: In person