Senior WordPress Developer (VIT/HR/SWPD/09/0726)

Keka Technologies Private Limited; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Keka Technologies Private Limited in Pune invites a Senior WordPress Developer with 6–9 years of experience to lead complex WordPress builds, craft custom plugins, and architect scalable themes. The role blends strong backend PHP and frontend capability, with REST API integrations and WooCommerce customization.

You will work with a small team to deliver high-performance websites, maintain coding standards, and ensure secure, scalable deployments in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 6–9 years of professional WordPress and PHP backend experience.
• Experience leading a team of 3–5 developers.
• Strong knowledge of WordPress Hooks, Plugin API, and database schema.
• Experience with REST API integrations and WooCommerce customization.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and hosting environments.

Responsibilities

• Custom Development: Design and implement complex custom WordPress themes and bespoke plugins.
• Backend Engineering: Write scalable PHP code, manage migrations, CPTs, and REST integrations.
• Performance Optimization: Improve speed, Core Web Vitals, and server performance.
• Architecture: Lead large-scale WordPress installations and multisite/headless setups.
• Security: Apply standard security practices and ongoing maintenance.
• Integration: Connect WordPress with third-party APIs and CRMs.
• Code Review & Mentorship: Review code and uphold WP Coding Standards.
• Team Handling Experience: Lead a team of 3–5 developers.

Skills

WordPress

PHP

REST API

WooCommerce

Frontend-Backend fusion

Tools

Git/GitHub

Composer

Docker

Job description

Senior WordPress Developer (VIT/HR/SWPD/09/0726)

6-9 Years

Pune

Full-Time

Position: Senior WordPress Developer

Experience: 6–9 Years

Employment Type: Full-Time

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior WordPress Developer with a deep understanding of the WordPress ecosystem and robust PHP backend development skills. With 6–9 years of professional experience, you will be responsible for leading the development of complex, high-performance websites, creating custom plugins, and architecting scalable themes. The ideal candidate is someone who bridges the gap between sophisticated backend logic and seamless frontend experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Custom Development: Design and implement complex custom WordPress themes from scratch and develop bespoke plugins to extend core functionality.
• Backend Engineering: Write clean, scalable, and well-documented PHP code. Manage database migrations, custom post types, and REST API integrations.
• Performance Optimization: Audit and optimize website speed, Core Web Vitals, and server-side performance.
• Architecture: Lead the architectural decisions for large-scale WordPress installations, including multisite setups and headless WordPress (Decoupled) environments.
• Security: Implement industry-standard security protocols to protect against vulnerabilities and manage regular maintenance/updates.
• Integration: Connect WordPress with third-party APIs, CRM systems (Salesforce, HubSpot), and E-commerce platforms (WooCommerce).
• Code Review & Mentorship: Conduct code reviews for junior developers and ensure the team adheres to WordPress Coding Standards.
• Team Handling Experience: Experience leading a team of at least 3–5 developers.

Technical Requirements

• WordPress Expertise: Advanced knowledge of Hooks (Actions/Filters), the Plugin API, and the WordPress Database Schema.
• PHP Mastery: Strong proficiency in PHP (7.4/8.x) and an understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles.
• Database: Experience with MySQL/MariaDB, including writing complex queries and optimization.
• Tools & Workflow: Mastery of Git/GitHub, Composer, and local development environments (e.g., Local WP, Docker, or Valet).
• E-commerce: Extensive experience customizing WooCommerce (checkout flows, custom product types, and payment gateways).
• Deployment: Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and managing hosting environments (WP Engine, Kinsta, AWS, or DigitalOcean).