Senior WordPress Developer 6+years

Sykasys Technologies LLC; Chennai District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Sykasys Technologies LLC in Chennai seeks a Senior WordPress Developer to lead complex WordPress projects, build custom themes and plugins, optimize site performance, and ensure scalable architectures across multiple client websites.

You will collaborate with designers, project managers, and other developers to deliver robust websites, oversee code quality, implement REST API integrations, and ensure SEO, security, accessibility, and responsive design best practices.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of hands-on WordPress development experience.
• Proficiency in PHP, MySQL, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript and jQuery.
• Expertise in developing custom WordPress themes and plugins from scratch.
• Deep understanding of WordPress core, hooks, filters and REST API.
• Experience with Advanced Custom Fields (ACF), WooCommerce and page builders like Elementor or WPBakery.
• Proficient with Git version control and deployment workflows.
• Strong understanding of SEO, website optimization and security best practices.
• Familiarity with cross-browser compatibility and responsive design.
• Excellent debugging and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong communication skills and ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain custom WordPress themes and plugins.
• Lead the development of complex WordPress-based solutions from concept to deployment.
• Collaborate with designers, project managers, and other developers to deliver scalable and robust websites.
• Optimize website performance for speed, SEO, and responsiveness.
• Ensure code quality through regular code reviews, testing, and adherence to WordPress coding standards.
• Integrate third-party APIs, payment gateways, and custom functionalities as needed.
• Troubleshoot and resolve website issues, bugs, and compatibility problems.
• Stay updated with the latest trends, tools, and best practices in WordPress development.

Skills

WordPress development

PHP

MySQL

HTML5

CSS3

JavaScript

jQuery

Custom themes and plugins

WordPress REST API

ACF & WooCommerce

Elementor/WPBakery

Git & deployment workflows

SEO & security best practices

Cross-browser compatibility

Debugging & troubleshooting

Communication & multitasking

Tools

Git

WP-CLI

Docker

ACF

WooCommerce

Job description

We are looking for a Senior WordPress Developer with 6+ years of experience in developing dynamic, high-performance websites and custom solutions using WordPress. You will be responsible for leading projects, developing custom themes and plugins, optimizing website performance, and ensuring seamless integration with various APIs and third-party tools.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain custom WordPress themes and plugins.
• Lead the development of complex WordPress-based solutions from concept to deployment.
• Collaborate with designers, project managers, and other developers to deliver scalable and robust websites.
• Optimize website performance for speed, SEO, and responsiveness.
• Ensure code quality through regular code reviews, testing, and adherence to WordPress coding standards.
• Integrate third-party APIs, payment gateways, and custom functionalities as needed.
• Troubleshoot and resolve website issues, bugs, and compatibility problems.
• Stay updated with the latest trends, tools, and best practices in WordPress development.

Required Skills

• 6+ years of hands‑on experience with WordPress development.
• Strong proficiency in PHP, MySQL, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and jQuery.
• Expertise in developing custom WordPress themes and plugins from scratch.
• Deep understanding of WordPress core, hooks, filters, and REST API.
• Experience with Advanced Custom Fields (ACF), WooCommerce, and page builders like Elementor or WPBakery.
• Proficient with Git version control and deployment workflows.
• Strong understanding of SEO, website optimization, and security best practices.
• Familiarity with cross-browser compatibility and responsive design.
• Excellent debugging and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong communication skills and ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.

Nice to Have

• Experience with headless WordPress and JAMstack architecture.
• Familiarity with React.js or Vue.js for frontend enhancements.
• Experience with WordPress Multisite and multilingual setups.
• Knowledge of Docker, Composer, and modern PHP frameworks.
• Contributions to WordPress.org or open-source projects.
• Experience working in Agile or Scrum environments.

Job Category: Software Developer Job Type: Full Time Job Location: Chennai Remote: India UK