Description:

Job Title: Senior PHP WordPress Developer

Location: Hyderabad, India

Experience: 8+ Years

Job Type: Full-Time (On-site)

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior PHP WordPress Developer to join our dynamic development team in Hyderabad. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in PHP, WordPress CMS, custom theme and plugin development, API integrations, and performance optimization. This role requires hands-on coding, architectural decision-making, and mentoring junior developers.

Key Responsibilities:

- Develop, maintain, and enhance WordPress websites, themes, and plugins.

- Write clean, scalable, and well-documented PHP code adhering to WordPress coding standards.

- Customize WordPress core, themes, and plugins to meet project requirements.

- Integrate third-party APIs and RESTful services.

- Troubleshoot, test, and maintain the core product software to ensure strong optimization and functionality.

- Optimize website performance (load times, caching, SEO best practices).

- Work closely with UI/UX designers, front-end developers, and content teams to implement solutions.

- Conduct code reviews and ensure best practices are followed.

- Mentor junior developers and contribute to team knowledge sharing.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

- 8+ years of hands-on experience in PHP and WordPress development.

- Expertise in custom WordPress theme and plugin development.

- Proficient in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, and Bootstrap.

- Strong experience with MySQL and database optimization.

- Familiarity with WordPress REST API, WooCommerce, and ACF (Advanced Custom Fields).

- Experience with version control systems (Git).

- Understanding of SEO, website speed optimization, and mobile responsiveness.

- Experience with page builders like Elementor, WPBakery, or Gutenberg (optional but preferred).

- Good understanding of security best practices in WordPress.

- Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.

- Strong communication and collaboration abilities.

Nice to Have:

- Experience with headless CMS or decoupled WordPress architecture.

- Familiarity with DevOps tools and deployment workflows.