Senior Web Developer (PHP+WordPress)

Vakils Premedia; Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation, Mumbai City; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Vakils Premedia in Bhubaneswar is seeking a Senior Web Developer with 3+ years of professional experience. The role focuses on PHP, HTML/CSS, Bootstrap, and WordPress, with leadership responsibilities and a track record of delivering scalable web solutions.

You'll design, develop and optimize complex websites, lead WordPress initiatives, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to translate requirements into robust technical solutions. Strong debugging and mentoring skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional web development experience.
• Strong proficiency in PHP, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript and Bootstrap.
• Advanced WordPress knowledge: custom themes, plugins, hooks, performance, security.
• Experience with Git and collaborative workflows.
• Deep understanding of responsive, cross‑browser design and RESTful APIs.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, maintain and optimize complex websites and web applications using PHP, HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, and related technologies.
• Lead WordPress development, including theme/plugin customization, performance optimization and security best practices.
• Collaborate with designers, product managers and backend teams to translate requirements into robust technical solutions.
• Architect and implement responsive, cross‑browser, high‑performance user interfaces.
• Identify, troubleshoot and resolve complex issues across environments; ensure code quality with reviews and documentation.
• Guide and mentor junior developers, provide technical direction and feedback.

Skills

PHP

HTML5

CSS3

JavaScript

Bootstrap

WordPress

Tools

Git

Job description

Senior Web Developer

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Web Developer with 3+ years of professional experience in web development. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in PHP, HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, and WordPress, along with a solid understanding of modern web architectures and best practices. This role requires technical leadership, problem-solving expertise, and the ability to mentor junior developers while delivering high-quality, scalable web solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, maintain, and optimize complex websites and web applications using PHP, HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, and related technologies
• Lead WordPress development efforts, including advanced theme and plugin customization, performance optimization, and security best practices
• Collaborate closely with designers, product managers, and backend teams to translate requirements into robust technical solutions
• Architect and implement responsive, cross-browser, and high-performance user interfaces
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve complex technical issues across multiple environments
• Ensure code quality through best practices, code reviews, documentation, and version control
• Integrate and consume RESTful APIs and third-party services
• Guide and mentor junior developers, providing technical direction and feedback
• Stay current with emerging web technologies, frameworks, and industry trends, and recommend improvements
• Contribute to technical decision-making, system design, and project planning

Required Skills

• Strong proficiency in PHP, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and Bootstrap
• Advanced knowledge of WordPress (custom themes, plugins, hooks, performance, and security)
• Experience with Git and collaborative development workflows
• Deep understanding of responsive, adaptive, and mobile-first design principles
• Solid experience with RESTful APIs (integration and development)
• Strong debugging, optimization, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and deliver projects on time
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Nice to Have Skills

• Experience with modern front-end frameworks such as React.js
• Exposure to Node.js and modern backend architectures
• Strong understanding of database design and optimization (MySQL or similar)
• Familiarity with MVC frameworks, headless CMS, or WordPress REST API
• Experience with performance optimization, caching, and security best practices
• Prior experience in mentoring or leading a development team