WordPress Developer

Proxiom; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company based in Karnataka is seeking a skilled WordPress Developer to focus on both back-end and front-end development. The ideal candidate will create and customize WordPress themes and plugins, ensure website performance, and integrate third-party tools. A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field is required, along with extensive knowledge of WordPress architecture, security, accessibility, and SEO best practices. This is a fantastic opportunity for those who thrive in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• Strong knowledge in WordPress CMS, theme and plugin development.
• Familiar with WordPress architecture and custom post types.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement new website features and functionality in WordPress.
• Build and customize WordPress themes and plugins.
• Ensure high performance, security, and availability of websites.

Skills

WordPress CMS knowledge

Theme development

Plugin development

WordPress architecture understanding

Experience with page builders (Elementor, Divi)

REST APIs familiarity

Website security knowledge

SEO best practices

Database schema creation

Proficient in Git

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

SQL databases

NoSQL databases

Job description

We are looking for a WordPress Developer with strong website development knowledge responsible for both back-end and front-end development. Your primary focus will be creating and customizing WordPress themes, plugins, and ensuring high performance and availability of the website. You will also be responsible for integrating third-party tools and APIs. Therefore, a strong understanding of front-end technologies is essential.

Responsibilities

• Designing and implementing new website features and functionality in WordPress
• Building and customizing WordPress themes and plugins
• Ensuring high performance, security, and availability of websites
• Conducting website performance tests and troubleshooting issues
• Integrating third-party services, APIs, and payment gateways
• Collaborating with designers and other developers to deliver high-quality solutions
• Managing all technical aspects of the CMS

Skills And Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field
• Strong knowledge of WordPress CMS, theme development, and plugin development
• Understanding of WordPress architecture and custom post types
• Experience with page builders like Elementor, Divi, or WPBakery
• Familiarity with REST APIs and AJAX in WordPress
• Strong understanding of website security, accessibility, and SEO best practices
• Experience in creating database schemas and optimizing queries for WordPress
• Familiarity with SQL/NoSQL databases
• Proficient understanding of Git or other version control tools
• Knowledge of hosting environments (cPanel, VPS, cloud hosting) and deployment
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve complex performance issues