Senior Wordpress Developer - Javascript/PHP

HNR Tech; Itanagar; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

HNR Tech is seeking an experienced WordPress Developer to design, develop, maintain, and enhance WordPress-based websites and web applications.

You will work closely with product managers, QA teams, and distributed teams to deliver secure, scalable solutions. The role requires hands-on expertise with WordPress, PHP, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and REST APIs, and you will follow Git-based DevOps workflows. Strong focus on performance, security, and reliable deployment in IST-aligned environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on WordPress development experience.
• Proficient in PHP and WordPress development.
• Experience in theme and plugin development/customization.
• Strong knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for responsive web development.
• Experience with REST APIs and third-party integrations.
• Solid SQL/database understanding.
• Experience with Git and DevOps workflows.
• Focus on website performance and security practices.
• Excellent English communication via email and video calls.
• Ability to collaborate with distributed teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, customize, and maintain WordPress websites and applications.
• Develop and customize WordPress themes and plugins based on business requirements.
• Build responsive and user-friendly interfaces using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and WordPress.
• Develop and integrate REST APIs and third-party services with WordPress applications.
• Customize WordPress functionality to meet business needs.
• Work with PHP and WordPress architecture for scalable solutions.
• Optimize website performance, security, scalability, and reliability.
• Troubleshoot functional, technical, and performance issues.
• Collaborate with Product Managers, QA, and stakeholders throughout the lifecycle.
• Follow Git-based development and DevOps workflows for deployment.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, debugging, and production support.
• Maintain technical documentation and follow best practices.

Skills

WordPress

PHP

WordPress Theme Development

WordPress Plugin Development

JavaScript

HTML

CSS

REST API

SQL

Git

DevOps

WordPress Security

Tools

Git

Job description

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced WordPress Developer to join the development team and work on designing, developing, maintaining, and enhancing WordPress-based websites and web applications.

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced WordPress Developer to join the development team and work on designing, developing, maintaining, and enhancing WordPress-based websites and web applications.

The ideal candidate should have strong hands-on experience with WordPress, PHP, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, themes, plugins, APIs, and third-party integrations.

The role involves working closely with developers, Product Managers, and QA teams to deliver scalable, secure, and high-performing WordPress solutions.

Working Hours

The role will follow IST working hours, with availability required during the team's standard working window.

The candidate should also be comfortable collaborating with distributed teams through video calls and email.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, customize, and maintain WordPress websites and applications.


• Develop and customize WordPress themes and plugins based on business requirements.


• Build responsive and user-friendly web interfaces using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and WordPress.


• Develop and integrate REST APIs and third-party services with WordPress applications.


• Customize WordPress functionality and develop solutions to meet specific business requirements.


• Work with PHP and WordPress architecture to develop scalable and maintainable solutions.


• Optimize website performance, security, scalability, and reliability.


• Troubleshoot and resolve functional, technical, and performance-related issues.


• Work with databases and perform SQL queries for data management and troubleshooting.


• Collaborate with developers, Product Managers, QA, and other stakeholders throughout the development lifecycle.


• Follow Git-based development and DevOps workflows for code management and deployment.


• Participate in code reviews, testing, debugging, and production support activities.


• Maintain technical documentation and follow development best practices.

Requirements

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in WordPress development.


• Strong proficiency in PHP and WordPress development.


• Experience with WordPress theme and plugin development/customization.


• Good understanding of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and responsive web development.


• Experience working with REST APIs and third-party integrations.


• Foundational to strong understanding of SQL and databases.


• Experience with Git and DevOps workflows.


• Good understanding of website performance optimization and security practices.


• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.


• Ability to communicate effectively in English through email and video calls.


• Ability to work collaboratively with distributed teams and cross-functional stakeholders.

Key Skills

• WordPress, PHP, WordPress Plugin Development, WordPress Theme Development, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, REST API, API Integration, SQL, MySQL, Git, DevOps, Web Development, Third-Party Integrations, Website Performance Optimization, WordPress Security

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