Red Apple Technologies - Wordpress Developer - PHP/Javascript

About The Role

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement custom features and functionality for WordPress websites.
• Customize WordPress themes and plugins based on client and project requirements.
• Build and maintain responsive, high-performance, SEO-friendly WordPress websites.
• Optimize website performance using techniques like caching, image optimization, code minification, and lazy loading.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with UI/UX designers, content creators, and other developers to ensure high-quality user experiences.
• Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve issues in existing WordPress installations.
• Ensure site security by implementing best practices to prevent SQL injection, XSS, brute force attacks, and other vulnerabilities.
• Write clean, scalable, and well-documented code in line with WordPress coding standards.
• Participate in all stages of the software development lifecycle including planning, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
• Conduct regular code reviews and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Stay updated with evolving WordPress trends, plugins, themes, and development tools.
  

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Web Development, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 4 years of hands-on experience in WordPress development with a strong portfolio showcasing custom theme and plugin work.
• Proficient in PHP, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and jQuery.
• Strong understanding of WordPress core concepts such as custom post types, taxonomies, hooks, filters, and APIs.
• Experience with MySQL for database management and developing custom database queries.
• Familiarity with REST APIs and AJAX integration.
• Proven expertise in optimizing website performance and page load speed.
• Practical knowledge of version control tools like Git.
• Experience with key plugins/frameworks such as WooCommerce, Advanced Custom Fields (ACF), and WPML.
• Exposure to security hardening techniques and familiarity with tools/plugins for safeguarding WordPress sites.
• Experience in building mobile-friendly, responsive websites.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
• Bonus: Familiarity with other CMS platforms like Magento and Joomla.