WordPress Developer Specialist RequirementsTechnical Skills
- Strong experience with WordPress development
- Expert knowledge of PHP, MySQL, HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript
- Experience with custom theme development
- Experience with custom plugin development
- Knowledge of WordPress hooks, filters, and REST API
- Understanding of responsive and mobile-first design
- Familiarity with page builders such as Elementor, WPBakery, or Gutenberg
- Experience with WooCommerce development and customization
- Knowledge of website speed optimization and Core Web Vitals
- Understanding of SEO best practices for WordPress
- Experience with website security and malware protection
- Knowledge of hosting environments, cPanel, and server management
- Familiarity with Git/version control systems
- Experience with API integrations and third-party tools
Development Responsibilities
- Build and maintain WordPress websites
- Develop custom themes and plugins
- Optimize website speed and performance
- Fix bugs and troubleshoot technical issues
- Ensure cross-browser and cross-device compatibility
- Integrate payment gateways and APIs
- Maintain website security and backups
- Update WordPress core, plugins, and themes safely
- Create scalable and clean code structure
- Improve UI/UX implementation
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field
- 2+ years of WordPress development experience
- Portfolio of previous WordPress projects
- Experience with SaaS or business websites
- Knowledge of Laravel or React is a plus
- Experience with cloud hosting platforms is a plus
Soft Skills
- Strong problem-solving abilities
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work independently and in teams
- Time management and deadline handling
- Attention to detail
- Ability to understand client requirements
Bonus Skills
- SEO optimization experience
- Graphic design understanding
- AI tool integration experience
- Automation and workflow knowledge
- Experience with CRM integrations
- Knowledge of cybersecurity basics
Work Location: In person