Senior WordPress Engineer -RestAPI, GraphQA API - PHP coding within WordPress

Diginnovators; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Growth

Innovative Work Environment

Career Growth Opportunities

Challenging Projects

Team Collaboration

Job summary

A fast-growing digital solutions startup is looking for a Senior WordPress Engineer to develop and optimize web applications. The ideal candidate will use technologies like WordPress, PHP, and APIs, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement features. Candidates should have at least 4 years of relevant experience and a bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering. This full-time role offers opportunities for professional growth and innovative projects in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience as a Web Engineer or similar role.
• Strong hands-on experience with RestAPI and GraphQL API.
• Proficiency in front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Strong REST API and GraphQL API experience in WordPress environments.
• Front-end skills such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Knowledge of web app development, architecture, and best practices.
• API integration experience with web services.
• Database design and optimization knowledge.
• Git version control experience.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving and collaboration skills.
• Experience with Agile development.
• Ability to mentor junior developers.
• Portfolio of web development projects.
• Understanding of security best practices in web development.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement complex web applications using WordPress and PHP.
• Develop and integrate RestAPI and GraphQL API within WordPress.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and ship new features.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.
• Code Review & Improvement: Conduct code reviews and promote best practices.
• Technology & Best Practices: Stay updated on emerging tech and practices in web development.
• UI/UX Feasibility: Ensure technical feasibility of UI/UX designs.
• Performance Tuning: Tune performance, usability, and automation.
• Cross-Team Collaboration: Work with designers and other teams for effective implementation.
• Development Expertise: Provide expertise across coding, testing, and deployment.
• Technical Troubleshooting: Resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Architectural Contributions: Contribute to design decisions.
• Full SDLC participation: Requirements, design, estimation.
• Documentation: Document code and technical solutions.
• Technical Mentorship: Guide and coach team members.
• Clean & Efficient Code: Maintain clean, well-documented code.

Skills

Laravel

Custom PHP

CodeIgniter

MERN Stack

Database Design

API Integration

WordPress

JavaScript

PHP Applications

Security Best Practices

HTML

CSS

Git

Agile Development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

WordPress

PHP

Laravel

CodeIgniter

REST API development

GraphQL API

Job description

Senior WordPress Engineer -RestAPI, GraphQA API - PHP coding within WordPress

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About Us
Diginnovators is a fast-growing startup focused on delivering end-to-end digital solutions across multiple industries, including Advertising, Fintech, eCommerce, Healthcare, and more. Our expertise spans Technology Consultancy, UX/UI Design, Web Development, Mobile App Development, Digital Marketing, AI, Machine Learning, and more. We are driven by innovation, aiming to help businesses scale through superior solutions, exceptional talent, and outstanding service. Our mission is to act as a catalyst for brands and corporates, ensuring timely deliverables and continuous dedicated support.

Job Summary
The Senior WordPress Engineer plays a crucial role in our organization, responsible for the development, maintenance, and optimization of web applications and platforms. This role involves leveraging a range of technologies to create secure, scalable, and high-performing web solutions that align with the company's business needs and objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Web Application Development: Design, develop, and implement complex web applications using WordPress, Custom PHP, Laravel, CodeIgniter, and MERN Stack technologies.
• API Development & Integration: Develop and integrate RestAPI and GraphQL API within WordPress and PHP-based systems for enhanced functionality and data interaction.
• Feature Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Application Optimization: Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.
• Code Review & Improvement: Perform code reviews, identify areas for improvement, and advocate for best practices.
• Technology & Best Practices: Stay updated on emerging technologies and best practices in web development.
• UI/UX Feasibility: Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs.
• Performance Tuning: Conduct performance tuning, improvement, balancing, usability, and automation.
• Cross-Team Collaboration: Work closely with graphic designers and other development teams to ensure effective implementation of web content and applications.
• Development Expertise: Provide expertise in the development process, coding, testing, and deployment.
• Technical Troubleshooting: Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in a timely manner.
• Architectural Contributions: Contribute to architectural and design decisions.
• Software Development Lifecycle: Participate in the full software development lifecycle including requirements analysis, design, and estimation.
• Documentation: Document code and technical solutions.
• Technical Mentorship: Provide technical guidance and coaching to team members.
• Clean & Efficient Code: Collaborate with other engineers to create and maintain clean, efficient, and well-documented code.

Required Qualifications

• Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Work Experience: Proven experience as a Web Engineer or similar role.
• Technical Expertise: Expertise in WordPress, Custom PHP, Laravel, CodeIgniter, and MERN Stack development.
• API Proficiency: Strong hands‑on experience with RestAPI and GraphQL API, particularly in PHP coding within WordPress environments.
• Front‑End Proficiency: Proficiency in front‑end technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, including modern libraries and frameworks.
• Web Application Knowledge: Solid understanding of web application development, architecture, and best practices.
• API Integration: Experience with web services and API integrations.
• Database Knowledge: Strong understanding of database design and optimization.
• Version Control: Knowledge of code versioning tools such as Git.
• Multitasking Ability: Ability to work in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Problem‑Solving Skills: Excellent problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
• Team Collaboration: Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively in a team environment.
• Agile Experience: Experience with Agile development methodologies.
• Leadership Skills: Ability to mentor and lead junior developers.
• Project Portfolio: Portfolio of projects demonstrating expertise in web development.
• Security Practices: Understanding of security best practices in web development.

What We Offer

• Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning and development through workshops, mentorship, and hands‑on experience in cutting‑edge technologies.
• Innovative Work Environment: A dynamic, collaborative startup culture where your ideas and contributions directly impact the company's success.
• Career Growth Opportunities: Clear pathways for career advancement with regular performance evaluations and opportunities to take on leadership roles.
• Challenging Projects: Engage in cutting‑edge projects that push the boundaries of technology, giving you the chance to work on meaningful and impactful solutions.
• Team Collaboration: Be part of a supportive and inclusive team that values diversity, creativity, and collaboration, fostering a positive and innovative work environment.

Who Can Apply?

• Experience – 4+ years
• Availability – Immediate to 7 Days
• Work Location – Balewadi, Pune - 411045
• Salary: Best in the Industry

Skills: laravel, custom php, codeigniter, mern stack, database design, api integration, wordpress, javascript, php applications, security best practices, html, css, web, git, agile development

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting

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