Front-End Developer (WordPress & HTML) – 1–3 Years

Dimakh Consultants Pvt.Ltd; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting company based in Maharashtra is looking for a WordPress-strong front-end developer. You will be responsible for developing, customizing, and maintaining WordPress websites while ensuring high-performance and security. Ideal candidates should have solid experience with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and WordPress, along with familiarity with modern frameworks like React or Angular. This position requires good communication skills and the ability to manage multiple projects effectively.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing, customizing, and maintaining WordPress websites.
• Strong knowledge of HTML/CSS/JS for creating responsive designs.
• Good working knowledge of PHP and MySQL.

Responsibilities

• Develop, customize, and maintain WordPress websites.
• Convert designs into responsive HTML/CSS/JS within WordPress.
• Implement SEO recommendations for better performance.

Skills

HTML5

CSS3

JavaScript

WordPress

jQuery

SEO best practices

React

Angular

Tools

Elementor

WPBakery

Gutenberg

Git

Chrome DevTools

Job description

Overview

Looking for a WordPress-strong front-end developer who is comfortable with HTML/CSS/JavaScript and familiar with modern JS frameworks (React / Angular), and can independently execute and maintain marketing and corporate websites. The focus is on WordPress execution first, with front-end skills used to build fast, responsive, high-quality interfaces.

Eligibility

• Good written and verbal communication; able to discuss work with designers, SEO and content teams
• Strong ownership and problem-solving attitude
• Ability to handle multiple client projects and meet deadlines in an agency environment
• Understanding of SEO and performance best practices for websites
• Experience with page builders like Elementor / WPBakery / Gutenberg (mandatory)

Roles & Responsibilities

• Develop, customize, and maintain WordPress websites (themes, child themes, and templates)
• Convert designs (Figma/PSD/XD) into pixel-perfect, responsive HTML/CSS/JS inside WordPress or core HTML/PHP
• Customize existing themes and create/extend simple plugins based on project needs (custom post types, shortcodes, small integrations)
• Implement on-page SEO recommendations: clean semantic HTML, heading structure, meta tags, schema, redirects, image optimization
• Ensure website speed, performance, and security: caching, minification, image compression, safe plugins, regular updates and backups
• Troubleshoot and fix layout issues, console errors, PHP warnings, and cross-browser / cross-device bugs
• Collaborate closely with UI/UX designers, content writers and digital marketing team for seamless execution of campaigns and websites
• Understand Hosting Environments

Technical skills (must-have)

• Strong knowledge of HTML5, CSS3 (Flexbox/Grid), responsive design
• Solid WordPress experience:
• Installing and configuring WordPress
• Theme and child theme customization
• Template hierarchy, hooks, and basic functions.php editing
• Working with custom post types, custom fields, menus, widgets
• Good working knowledge of JavaScript and jQuery for front-end interactions and UI components
• Basic understanding of PHP and MySQL sufficient to read and tweak theme/template code and simple queries
• Experience with page builders (Elementor, WPBakery, Gutenberg) and creating reusable sections/blocks
• Knowledge of website speed optimization techniques (caching plugins, asset optimization, lazy load, Core Web Vitals basics)
• Familiarity with cross-browser testing and debugging using Chrome DevTools or similar tools
• You should be comfortable using AI-assisted tools (for code suggestions, documentation, testing and content structuring) to speed up delivery while keeping full control over code quality.

Technical skills (must-have)

• Exposure to React or Angular for component-based front-end development (used for specific sections, dashboards or future projects)
• Familiarity with WordPress REST API and integrating third-party APIs
• Experience with Git / version control and modern build tools (npm, Webpack/Vite, etc.)
• Understanding of accessibility best practices (ARIA, keyboard navigation, color contrast)