Senior WordPress Developer

Job Description of Senior Wordpress Developer

Praella Private Limited is hiring a Senior WordPress Developer, you will be responsible for leading WordPress-based projects from start to finish, including custom theme/plugin development, API integrations, performance optimisation, and ensuring high-quality deliverables. You will also mentor junior developers, contribute to architectural decisions, and collaborate with designers, project managers, and clients to deliver seamless web solutions.

Objectives of the Role:

• Create user focused experiences through mockups provided
• Build personalized and customized features for customers
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and advancements
• Develop standard code that can serve as the foundation of future projects
• Perform tasks accurately and up to our quality standard

About the Role:

• Lead the end-to-end development of WordPress websites, ensuring responsiveness, performance, and scalability.
• Develop custom WordPress themes and plugins tailored to client requirements.
• Work with ACF, WooCommerce, and other popular WordPress tools and integrations.
• Collaborate with designers to translate Figma/PSD/Wireframes into functional WordPress websites.
• Optimize websites for speed, SEO, and best practices in security.
• Implement REST APIs, third-party integrations, and custom functionalities.
• Troubleshoot and debug issues across different browsers and devices.
• Maintain code quality through version control (Git), testing, and documentation.
• Mentor junior developers and participate in code reviews.
• Stay updated with the latest WordPress trends, tools, and best practices.

What you can bring to the table:

You love to learn, so you don't need to know everything on day one, but some relevant background will help you get going quickly.

Skills:

• 5+ years of professional experience in WordPress development.
• Strong proficiency in PHP, MySQL, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and jQuery.
• Hands-on experience with custom theme & plugin development.
• Solid understanding of WordPress architecture, hooks, actions, and filters.
• Experience with WooCommerce and payment gateway integrations.
• Knowledge of page builders (Elementor, WPBakery, Gutenberg) while being able to work beyond them.
• Familiarity with REST APIs, GraphQL, and headless WordPress is a plus.
• Strong grasp of website performance optimization and SEO best practices.
• Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and deployment processes.
• Ability to handle multiple projects, meet deadlines, and work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Experience: 3-5 years of relevant industry experience

Qualification: B.E/B.Tech/B.Sc [(C.S.E)/I.T], M.C.A, M.Sc (I.T)

Life At Praella:
Benefits and Perks

• Five days working
• Fully Paid Basic Life/ Competitive salary
• Vibrant Workplace
• PTO/Paid Offs/Annual Paid Leaves/Paternal Leaves
• Fully Paid Health Insurance.
• Rewards & Recognitions
• Incentives
• Team Outings
• Gym Membership
• Workation

Our Cultural Attributes

• Growth mindset
• People come first
• Customer obsessed
• Diverse & inclusive
• Exceptional quality
• Push the envelope
• Learn and grow
• Equal opportunity to grow
• Ownership
• Transparency
• Team Work. Together, we can…!!!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹55,000.00 - ₹62,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Leave encashment
• Life insurance
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person