Senior WordPress Developer

Sundew; Kolkata District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Sundew in Kolkata, India, seeks a Senior WordPress Team Lead to own end-to-end WordPress strategy, mentor a team, and ensure high-quality websites and web apps.

You will lead WP theme/plugin development, implement modular code, integrate front- and back-end, and collaborate with UI/UX, QA, and DevOps to deliver on time.

Stay updated with trends such as AI-driven content management and site optimization.

Qualifications

• Senior WordPress experience with end-to-end project ownership.
• Strong knowledge of WP theme and plugin development.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and CI/CD.
• Root cause analysis and performance optimization.
• Collaborates with UI/UX and QA/DevOps.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the WordPress development team.
• Develop, customize, and maintain WordPress themes and plugins.
• Build reusable components for scalability.
• Integrate front-end and back-end for seamless UX.
• Optimize sites for performance, security, and SEO.
• Collaborate with QA and DevOps for deployments.

Skills

WordPress

Leadership

Agile methodologies

Troubleshooting

Tools

Git / GitHub / GitLab / Bitbucket

REST API

Advanced Custom Fields (ACF)

Job description

About the Role:

We are looking for a Senior WordPress Team Lead who will take ownership of end-to-end WordPress development strategy, mentor and guide a team, and ensure seamless delivery of high-quality websites and web applications. This role requires strong expertise in WordPress technologies, theme and plugin development, architecture design, Agile methodologies, and root cause analysis, along with exposure to emerging trends such as AI-driven content management and website optimization.

Job Description:

• Lead and mentor the WordPress development team, ensuring adherence to coding standards and project timelines.
• Develop, customize, and maintain WordPress themes and plugins tailored to business needs.
• Build reusable components and modular code for scalability and maintainability.
• Integrate front-end and back-end functionalities seamlessly for smooth user experiences.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following industry best practices.
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers to implement responsive, user-friendly interfaces.
• Optimize websites for performance, security, and SEO best practices.
• Work closely with QA and DevOps teams for smooth deployments and regular updates.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve technical issues promptly.
• Stay updated with the latest WordPress updates, trends, and development practices.

Good to Have:

• Experience in WooCommerce customization and integration.
• Proficiency with version control systems (Git/GitHub/GitLab/Bitbucket).
• Knowledge of REST API development and integration.
• Hands-on experience with Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) and custom post types.