WordPress Developer

Ahmedabad

Job Views: 2164

Created Date: 2024-06-07

End Date: 2025-03-10

Experience: 1 - 5 years

Salary: 40000

Industry: IT

Openings: 2

Primary Responsibilities :

Experience : 3 to 4 Years

Responsibility

Develops custom, often complex WordPress-based solutions along with general PHP framework-based solutions.
Aids employees and others in requirements gathering, web project planning, and general technical questions.
Provides leadership in finding/developing new technologies and methods to advance the company’s web offerings.
Aids other developers with system design and implementation. Performs server maintenance and monitoring.
Knowledge of PHP, MySQL, HTML/CSS, intermediate JavaScript, DNS, and Linux. Experienced in developing for WordPress.
Ability to breakdown client problems and develop a software solution from system design to implementation
Contributing to “scope of build” conversations with development team, project managers, designers and other developers

Skills

Strong understanding of PHP back-end development.
Good understanding of front-end technologies, including HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery.
In depth to advanced knowledge of WordPress
Knowledge of how to interact with RESTful APIs and formats (JSON, XML) a plus.
Knowledge of change control systems, specifically Git, a plus.
Knowledge of e-commerce applications implementation in worpdress
Experience in plugin (module) and custom website development

Additional Requirements

Must be comfortable working with faith-based organizations
Capable of hitting daily deadlines
Exceptional analytical skills
Keen ability to multi-task; self-starter

Experience Requirements:

A WordPress Developer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining websites using the WordPress platform. This role involves both front-end and back-end development, and often includes customizing themes, plugins, and ensuring the website's performance and functionality. Below are the typical job requirements for a WordPress Developer:

1. Educational Qualifications:

A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Web Development, or a related field is preferred but not always required.
Relevant certifications or courses in WordPress development, front-end/back-end development, or web technologies can be beneficial.

2. Professional Experience:

WordPress Development: Proven experience in WordPress development with a solid understanding of WordPress core, themes, plugins, and the WordPress admin interface.
Front-End Development: Strong experience in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and jQuery to implement user interfaces and web designs.
Back-End Development: Experience in PHP, MySQL, and integrating with WordPress back-end (e.g., theme customization, plugin development, custom post types).
Theme & Plugin Customization: Ability to customize pre-built themes or create custom themes from scratch. Experience with plugin integration and developing custom plugins is essential.
SEO and Performance Optimization: Experience in optimizing websites for SEO (Search Engine Optimization) and ensuring high website performance (e.g., faster load times, mobile optimization).
Responsive Design: Knowledge of creating or adapting responsive web designs that work well on all devices and screen sizes.

3. Core Skills and Competencies:

WordPress Expertise: Deep understanding of the WordPress ecosystem, including theme and plugin architecture, widgets, shortcodes, and custom fields.
Front-End Technologies: Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, and responsive design frameworks (e.g., Bootstrap).
PHP & MySQL: Strong command of PHP for WordPress theme and plugin development, and experience working with MySQL databases for data management.
Version Control: Familiarity with version control systems such as Git for code collaboration and version management.
Troubleshooting & Debugging: Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills for resolving WordPress-related issues, from front-end UI problems to back-end functionality issues.
Security Best Practices: Knowledge of best practices for WordPress security to prevent vulnerabilities, malware, and unauthorized access.
Performance Optimization: Experience in optimizing websites for speed and performance, including image compression, caching, minification, and CDN (Content Delivery Network) integration.

4. Technical Skills:

Web Development Frameworks: Experience with web development frameworks like Vue.js, React, or Angular is a plus, especially if combining with WordPress for dynamic content.
REST API & WordPress REST API: Familiarity with RESTful APIs and how to use or create WordPress REST API endpoints to fetch and display dynamic content.
eCommerce (WooCommerce): Experience with WooCommerce for building and customizing eCommerce websites, including integrating payment gateways, handling orders, and customizing the store functionalities.
Content Management Systems (CMS): Experience with other CMS platforms (e.g., Drupal, Joomla) is a plus but not always required if focused on WordPress.
Multilingual Websites: Experience using tools like WPML or Polylang for creating and managing multilingual WordPress websites.
Web Hosting & Deployment: Knowledge of web hosting environments (e.g., cPanel, FTP, SSH) and deploying WordPress websites to live servers.

5. Soft Skills:

Attention to Detail: Strong focus on design, layout, and pixel-perfect implementation of websites.
Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interacting with clients, project managers, or team members.
Time Management: Ability to manage multiple tasks or projects at once, prioritize work, and meet deadlines.
Problem-Solving: Ability to identify problems quickly and implement solutions to ensure smooth website functionality.
Collaboration: Ability to work well in a team with designers, project managers, and other developers to ensure seamless project execution.