Senior WordPress Developer

Sundew; Kolkata District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Sundew is seeking a Senior WordPress Team Lead to take ownership of the WordPress development strategy. This role will involve mentoring a team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality websites and applications, and staying updated with the latest trends.

The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise in WordPress, experience in theme and plugin development, and a deep understanding of Agile methodologies.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in WordPress technologies.
• Experience in developing and maintaining WordPress themes and plugins.
• Ability to mentor and guide a team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the WordPress development team.
• Develop, customize, and maintain WordPress themes and plugins.
• Ensure the quality and security of the websites.

Skills

WordPress technologies

Theme and plugin development

Agile methodologies

Root cause analysis

SEO best practices

Tools

Git

REST API

Advanced Custom Fields (ACF)

Job description

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.