Wordpress Developer

Description :We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented WordPress Developer to join our web development team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality WordPress websites, custom themes, and plugins in compliance with WordPress coding standards. This role involves working on both front-end and back-end development, optimizing site performance, integrating third-party APIs, and ensuring a seamless user experience. A strong understanding of PHP, WooCommerce, and modern WordPress architecture is essential for this :- Design, develop, and maintain responsive, user-friendly websites using WordPress CMS.- Create custom WordPress themes and plugins while adhering to official WordPress coding standards and best practices.- Contribute to WordPress plugin development and submit high-quality plugins to the WordPress.org repository when required.- Integrate and customize popular WordPress plugins such as WooCommerce, Yoast SEO, and Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) to meet project requirements.- Develop and maintain custom functionalities, shortcodes, and widgets to enhance site features and usability.- Work on RESTful API integrations and handle data interchange using formats like JSON and XML.- Ensure website performance, speed optimization, and cross-browser compatibility through code optimization and caching techniques.- Collaborate with UI/UX designers to implement pixel-perfect, mobile-responsive layouts.- Maintain clean, well-structured, and well-documented code following WordPress development standards.- Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve website issues and plugin conflicts efficiently.- Manage version control using Git or Mercurial for collaborative development and deployment workflows.- Perform regular website maintenance, security updates, and backup management.- Optimize websites for SEO, accessibility, and usability in collaboration with the content and marketing teams.- Stay updated with the latest WordPress trends, tools, and technologies to continuously improve the development :- Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Web Development, or a related field.- 3 to 6 years of professional experience in WordPress development, including theme and plugin customization.- Proficient in PHP, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and MySQL.- Strong understanding of WordPress core, theme hierarchy, hooks, filters, and APIs.- Hands-on experience with WooCommerce, Yoast SEO, and Advanced Custom Fields (ACF).- Good knowledge of RESTful API integration and handling data formats such as JSON and XML.- Proficient in using version control systems like Git or Mercurial.- Experience with front-end frameworks such as Bootstrap or Tailwind CSS is an advantage.- Understanding of security principles and performance optimization techniques in WordPress.- Ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues and ensure website stability.- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.- Strong communication and collaboration abilities to work in a team-oriented environment.Preferred Skills :- Experience developing and publishing plugins on WordPress.org or other marketplaces.- Familiarity with headless WordPress setups using REST API or GraphQL.- Knowledge of Shopify or other CMS platforms.- Understanding of SEO best practices and web accessibility standards.- Exposure to Agile methodologies and CI/CD pipelines for automated deployment. (ref:hirist.tech)