Principal Web Developer

6 days ago

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Uplers Full time US$ 1,50,000 - US$ 2,00,000 per year

Role Overview

As the Principal Web Developer, you will be a key leader in setting the technical vision and best practices for all web development. This role is a perfect fit for a seasoned professional with a strong background in WordPress, technical leadership, and a passion for building high-performance, scalable web solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Technical Leadership: Set the technical vision, establish best practices, and mentor a team of experienced developers. Oversee complex migrations to WordPress.
  • Architecture & Development: Architect and implement scalable, secure WordPress solutions, including custom themes, plugins, and integrations. Design advanced templating systems and ensure robust content governance.
  • Performance Optimization: Lead site optimization efforts to meet and exceed Core Web Vitals. Implement advanced caching strategies, CDN integration, and database optimization.
  • Process & Workflow Automation: Set up and document efficient processes for page creation and updates. Integrate CI/CD pipelines and version control best practices.
  • Security & Compliance: Ensure best-in-class WordPress security through hardening, monitoring, and regular audits. Maintain compliance with accessibility (WCAG) and privacy standards.
  • SEO & Analytics: Architect and oversee the implementation of advanced technical SEO, schema, and analytics integrations.
  • Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary technical point of contact for web initiatives, communicating technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders.

Required Skills & Experience

Must-Have Skills:

  • WordPress
  • Team Handling, Team Leading, or Team Management
  • PHP or JavaScript

Technical Skills & Experience:

  • Minimum of 10 years of professional WordPress development experience, including leading large-scale projects and teams.
  • Demonstrable experience with complex migrations, performance optimization, and workflow automation.
  • Proven track record of architecting high-traffic, high-performance WordPress sites on managed hosting platforms like Pressable, WP Engine, or Kinsta.
  • Expert-level proficiency in PHP (OOP), MySQL, JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, and CSS3/Sass.
  • Deep understanding of WordPress core, hooks, APIs, custom post types, and plugin architecture.
  • Advanced experience with server configuration (NGINX, Apache), WP-CLI, and Git.
  • Strong knowledge of caching, CDN, and database optimization for WordPress.
  • Advanced implementation skills for technical SEO, schema markup, redirects, and sitemaps.
  • Hands-on experience with SEO tools (Yoast, Rank Math) and analytics platforms (Google Analytics, Tag Manager).
  • Expertise in WordPress security best practices, hardening, and monitoring.
  • Knowledge of web accessibility standards (WCAG) and privacy regulations.

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have):

  • Familiarity with modern front-end frameworks like React or Vue.
  • Experience with CI/CD tools and workflow automation.
  • Certifications related to WordPress, PHP, JavaScript, or cloud architecture.

Soft Skills:

  • Strong leadership, mentoring, and stakeholder management abilities.
  • Excellent communication and documentation skills.
  • Analytical, detail-oriented, and proactive problem solver.

How to Apply

Ready for a new challenge in a great work environment? Follow our simple 3-step process to apply:

  1. Click the "Apply" button to register or log in on our portal.
  2. Upload your updated resume and complete the screening form.
  3. Increase your chances of getting shortlisted and meeting the client for an interview

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