Development Lead (PHP + Wordpress+Shopify)

Colab; Karachi Division; Remote; PKR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Eid Bonus

Bi‑Annual Performance Bonus

Annual Increment

OPD & IPD Medical Coverage

Paid Leaves

Access to Paid AI Platforms & Tools

100% Remote Work

Job summary

COLAB Marketing Inc. is seeking an experienced Development Lead to head our web development function, overseeing websites and e-commerce platforms. You will guide a team, plan tasks, and deliver high-quality PHP-based solutions, including WordPress, Shopify, and Magento projects.

The role emphasizes leadership, coding excellence, performance optimization, and collaboration with designers and PMs. This is a fully remote position with strong growth potential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in marketing/web development.
• Strong hands-on PHP, WordPress, Shopify and Magento experience.
• Experience leading development teams and managing projects.
• Proven ability to optimize website performance and security.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the development team to deliver on time and to spec.
• Plan, prioritize, and assign development tasks.
• Develop and maintain PHP-based websites and apps.
• Maintain WordPress sites with custom themes/plugins and integrations.
• Work on Shopify stores with theme customization and app integrations.
• Develop Magento-based e-commerce sites and optimizations.
• Write clean, scalable, well-documented code and enforce best practices.
• Review code and ensure coding standards are followed.
• Troubleshoot performance, security, and functionality issues.
• Optimize sites for speed, responsiveness, and scalability.
• Collaborate with designers, SEO, PMs and other teams to meet client needs.
• Provide technical estimates and timelines, monitor risks.
• Ensure cross-browser/device compatibility and secure migrations.
• Maintain security, backups, updates, and overall health.
• Stay updated with emerging web technologies and AI tools.
• Mentor junior and mid-level developers.

Skills

PHP

WordPress

Shopify

Magento

HTML/CSS

Leadership

Project management

Performance optimization

Job description

Note: We will only consider resumes/CVs of candidates who have at least one prior work experience with a marketing company in their overall career.

Job description:

COLAB Marketing Inc. is looking for an experienced Development Lead to lead our web development function and oversee the development, maintenance, optimization, and delivery of websites and e-commerce platforms.
The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience in PHP, WordPress, Shopify, and Magento, along with the ability to lead developers, manage technical projects, troubleshoot complex issues, and ensure high-quality development standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the development team, ensuring projects are delivered on time and according to requirements.
• Plan, prioritize, and distribute development tasks among team members.
• Develop, customize, and maintain websites and web applications using PHP.
• Develop and manage WordPress websites, including custom themes, plugins, and integrations.
• Work on Shopify stores, including theme customization, app integrations, and performance optimization.
• Develop, customize, and maintain Magento-based e-commerce websites.
• Write clean, scalable, maintainable, and well-documented code.
• Review code and ensure development best practices and coding standards are followed.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical, performance, security, and functionality issues.
• Optimize websites for speed, performance, responsiveness, and scalability.
• Work closely with designers, SEO specialists, project managers, and other teams to deliver client requirements.
• Conduct technical planning and provide accurate development estimates and timelines.
• Monitor project progress and identify potential technical risks or blockers.
• Ensure websites are responsive and work properly across different browsers and devices.
• Manage website migrations, integrations, API connections, and third-party tools when required.
• Maintain website security, backups, updates, and overall technical health.
• Stay updated with emerging web technologies, development frameworks, AI tools, and industry best practices.
• Mentor junior and mid-level developers and support their technical growth.

Required Technical Skills

PHP

• Strong hands-on experience with PHP development.
• Ability to develop and customize PHP-based applications.
• Strong understanding of backend development and database integration.

WordPress

• Strong experience with WordPress development.
• Experience developing/customizing themes and plugins.
• Experience with WordPress APIs, integrations, and troubleshooting.
• Understanding of WordPress security and performance optimization.

Shopify

• Experience with Shopify store development and customization.
• Experience customizing Shopify themes.
• Familiarity with Shopify apps, integrations, and APIs.
• Understanding of Shopify e-commerce functionality and optimization.

Magento

• Hands-on experience with Magento development and customization.
• Experience working with Magento themes, extensions, integrations, and troubleshooting.
• Understanding of Magento e-commerce architecture and performance optimization.

Front-End

• Strong knowledge of HTML and CSS.
• Good understanding of responsive web design.
• Ability to troubleshoot front-end issues and work closely with UI/UX teams.

Leadership & Management

• Proven experience leading or mentoring development teams.
• Ability to review code and maintain development standards.
• Strong task management and prioritization skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues and guide the team toward solutions.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience in working in marketing company in the Full-Stack/Web Development.
• Strong hands‑on experience with PHP, WordPress, Shopify, and Magento.
• Strong knowledge of HTML and CSS.
• Previous experience in a development lead, senior developer, or team leadership role is preferred.
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Good understanding of website performance, security, and optimization.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment.
• Ability to work effectively with cross‑functional teams.

What We Offer

• Eid Bonus
• Bi‑Annual Performance Bonus
• Annual Increment
• OPD & IPD Medical Coverage
• Paid Leaves
• Access to Paid AI Platforms & Tools
• 100% Remote Work

Work Location: Remote

Experience:

• Word Press Developer: 6 years (Required)
• Php ,shopify and magento development : 6 years (Required)