WordPress - Senior Engineer

Iris Software, Inc.; India; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

World-class benefits

Personalized employee experience

Support for financial, health, and well-being needs

Job summary

Iris Software, Inc. is looking for a reliable and detail-oriented WordPress Developer to support ongoing website operations and content management. You will be responsible for developing and launching new pages, maintaining site performance, and managing project workflows with clear SLAs.

The ideal candidate has 2–5+ years of experience in WordPress development, proficiency in HTML, CSS, and PHP, as well as familiarity with project management tools. A commitment to operational ownership and reliability is essential.

Qualifications

• 2–5+ years of experience in full-stack WordPress development.
• Proficiency in WordPress core functionality and both Classic and Block Editors.
• Strong understanding of responsive design principles across mobile and desktop.

Responsibilities

• Build and launch new pages based on provided designs, ensuring accuracy.
• Own and execute routine WordPress maintenance tasks.
• Effectively manage multiple concurrent workstreams without backlog.

Skills

WordPress development

HTML

CSS

PHP

Project management

Responsive design principles

Tools

Asana

Elementor

Divi Builder

Job description

Job Description

A reliable, detail‑oriented WordPress Developer to support ongoing website operations, content management, and front‑end development. This role requires a strong balance of technical execution, operational ownership, and responsiveness within defined service‑level expectations.

Key Responsibilities

Development & Content Execution

• Build and launch new pages based on provided designs (e.g., Figma), ensuring accuracy and responsiveness
• Manage and update content across existing pages, including blogs, press releases, webinars, and events
• Maintain and enhance theme‑based content elements within WordPress
• Implement SEO best practices and adhere to established brand guidelines

Site Maintenance & Performance

• Own and execute routine WordPress maintenance tasks (plugin updates, security patches, performance checks)
• Ensure site stability and optimal performance across all devices

Project Management & Operations

• Take proactive ownership of task intake and ticket management
• Deliver work within defined SLAs:
  • Same‑day response for critical/high‑priority issues
  • 24–48 hour turnaround for non‑critical requests
• Maintain clear workflows from intake → QA → deployment
• Communicate status updates, timelines, and risks with transparency
• Effectively manage multiple concurrent workstreams without backlog

Required Skills & Experience

• 2–5+ years of experience in full‑stack WordPress development
• Proficiency in:
  • HTML, CSS, and basic PHP for theme customization
  • WordPress core functionality, dashboard, and both Classic and Block Editors
• Utilize project management tools such as Asana (or similar platforms) to track tasks, manage intake, prioritize work, and maintain visibility into project status and timelines
• Experience with modern page builders such as Elementor and Divi Builder
• Strong understanding of responsive design principles across mobile and desktop
• Experience translating Figma (or similar) designs into functional web pages

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to scale development efforts without compromising quality or timelines
• Familiarity with UX best practices and ability to design simple page layouts when needed
• Familiarity with SEO best practices and accessibility standards
• Experience working within defined brand systems and design standards

What We Value

• Responsiveness & Reliability: Consistently meets SLAs and communicates proactively
• Operational Ownership: Reduces internal burden by independently managing workflows and priorities
• Collaborative Partnership: Invests in continuous improvement and works as an extension of the internal team

Perks and Benefits

Iris provides world‑class benefits for a personalized employee experience. These benefits are designed to support financial, health and well‑being needs of Irisians for a holistic professional and personal growth.

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