Senior Lead WordPress & PHP Developer with AI Skills(Remote)

Blurn; United States; Remote; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly Performance Bonus

Annual salary hike

37 days paid leave

Job summary

Bismath (Blurn Group) seeks an experienced Senior Lead WordPress & PHP Developer with AI skills for a 100% remote, long-term role. You will lead custom WordPress development and Elementor projects, integrate APIs, optimize performance, and ensure WCAG/SEO readiness while mentoring juniors.

Responsibilities include translating client requirements into scalable solutions, maintaining code quality, and driving technical strategy across internal and client teams.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on PHP and WordPress development.
• Strong expertise in Core PHP and OO PHP.
• Strong experience developing custom WordPress themes and plugins.
• Advanced knowledge of WordPress hooks, filters, CPTs, taxonomies and custom fields.
• Strong WooCommerce development and customization.
• Strong Elementor and Elementor Pro experience.
• Proven experience converting HTML/CSS designs into Elementor websites.
• Ability to reproduce supplied HTML designs with accuracy and responsiveness.
• AI tools experience integrated into development workflows.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and maintenance of custom WordPress websites and WooCommerce functionality.
• Develop using Core PHP and frameworks such as Laravel, CodeIgniter or CakePHP.
• Create reusable Elementor templates and components while keeping clean structure.
• Ensure performance, security and accessibility best practices across sites.
• Integrate REST APIs and third-party services and manage data flows.
• Collaborate with PMs, marketing, and clients to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior developers.
• Estimate effort and manage project delivery timelines.

Skills

7+ years PHP & WordPress

Core PHP

WordPress Theme/Plugin

WooCommerce

Elementor Pro

REST APIs

Git & version control

SEO/AEO

AI tools in development

Web security OWASP

Tools

Git

Elementor

OpenAI Claude (AI tools)

Job description

Senior Lead WordPress & PHP Developer with AI Skills(Remote)

Only candidates with proven full-time Web Development experience and strong hands-on AI tool experience should apply.

Were Blurn/Bismath, a global digital marketing and web development agency with clients in Australia, the UK and the USA. We are looking for an experienced Senior Lead WordPress & PHP Developer to join our international team in a long-term, 100% work-from-home role.

This position requires a highly skilled developer who can work independently, take ownership of projects, communicate effectively with internal teams and clients, and consistently deliver high-quality work.

The role involves hands-on custom WordPress and PHP development, Elementor development, HTML-to-Elementor conversion, WooCommerce customisation, API integrations, performance optimisation, AEO/SEO implementation and technical leadership.

Google Form Filling is Mandatory.

Company: Bismath(Blurn Group)

Location: 100% Remote / Work From Home

Minimum Experience: 7+ years solid experience in PHP & WordPress Development

Salary: 6.0 LPA to 9 LPA (60000 to 75000) + Monthly Performance Bonus + Annual Hike

Career Growth Prospects: Exceptional Financial Rewards

Start Time: 6:30 AM IST (to align with Australian hours)

Daily Hours: 8 Hours (Full Time)

Start Date: Immediate Preferred

Job Type: Full-time

Language Requirement: English (Preferred additional language: Tamil)

Working Days: Mon-Fri / Sat as required

Annual Paid Leave: 37 Days (27 Days leave + 10 days National Holidays)

Fully Remote Work Monitoring: Tracking tools for screen recording, Activity, etc.

Companys India HQ: Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

Companys Global HQ: Sydney, Australia

Companys Main Client Base: USA, UK & Australia

Reports To: CEO (Sydney)

Remote Work Requirements: You must have your own laptop/computer, internet and a quiet place with fully remote work experience.

Position Overview

• Lead the development and maintenance of custom WordPress websites, WooCommerce functionality, themes, plugins and Elementor-based websites.
• Build, enhance and support applications using Core PHP and frameworks such as Laravel, CodeIgniter or CakePHP.
• Develop custom WordPress functionality using hooks, filters, custom post types, taxonomies and custom fields.
• Build responsive websites using Elementor and Elementor Pro.
• Convert supplied HTML/CSS pages, designs or templates into accurate, fully editable Elementor websites.
• Reproduce supplied layouts, typography, spacing, colours, interactions and responsive behaviour accurately across desktop, tablet and mobile.
• Create reusable Elementor templates, sections, containers and components while maintaining clean structure and avoiding unnecessary page-builder bloat.
• Use custom CSS, JavaScript and jQuery where Elementors native functionality is insufficient.
• Customise and enhance front-end experiences using HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript and jQuery.
• Ensure Core Web Vitals, page performance, caching strategies and development best practices are consistently implemented.
• Implement and optimise websites for AEO-SEO (Answer Engine Optimisation / AI Search Readiness), including structured data, schema markup, semantic HTML, performance and technical SEO.
• Develop and integrate REST APIs, third-party services, CRMs, payment gateways and external platforms.
• Maintain strong focus on web security, OWASP principles, safe coding standards and platform stability.
• Ensure compliance with WCAG 2.1 accessibility standards, responsive behaviour and cross-browser compatibility.
• Collaborate closely with Project Managers, Digital Marketing Teams and Clients to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Provide technical guidance and support to junior developers.
• Review code and ensure development standards are followed.
• Estimate development effort, manage workloads and ensure projects are delivered according to agreed timelines.
• Maintain clear technical documentation and structured development processes.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Minimum 7+ years of hands-on experience in PHP and WordPress development.
• Strong expertise in Core PHP and Object-Oriented PHP.
• Strong experience developing custom WordPress themes and plugins.
• Advanced knowledge of WordPress hooks, filters, custom post types, taxonomies and custom fields.
• Strong WooCommerce development and customisation experience.
• Strong Elementor and Elementor Pro experience.
• Proven experience converting HTML/CSS designs or templates into Elementor websites.
• Ability to accurately reproduce supplied HTML designs inside Elementor while maintaining responsiveness, performance and editability.
• Advanced proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript and jQuery.
• Strong responsive front-end development experience.
• Deep understanding of MySQL, database architecture and query optimisation.
• Proven experience with REST APIs, third-party integrations, CRMs, payment gateways and external services.
• Practical experience with Git and version-control workflows.
• Strong understanding of web security best practices, OWASP principles and secure coding standards.
• Strong knowledge of Core Web Vitals, caching and website performance optimisation.
• Strong understanding of WCAG 2.1 accessibility standards.
• Ability to analyse business requirements and convert them into reliable technical solutions.
• Strong understanding of AEO-SEO (Answer Engine Optimisation / AI Search Readiness) is mandatory.

Elementor & HTML Conversion Skills

• Strong Elementor and Elementor Pro experience is required.
• Candidates must be comfortable taking completed HTML/CSS pages or templates and rebuilding them inside Elementor.
• This includes:
• Converting static HTML pages into fully editable WordPress and Elementor websites.
• Accurately matching layouts, typography, spacing, colours and responsive behaviour.
• Creating reusable Elementor sections, containers, templates and components.
• Using Elementor Theme Builder where appropriate.
• Adding custom CSS, JavaScript or jQuery where required.
• Maintaining clean Elementor structure and avoiding unnecessary nesting.
• Ensuring websites remain easy for non-technical users to edit.
• Maintaining good page speed and Core Web Vitals after conversion.
• Troubleshooting differences between supplied HTML designs and Elementor-rendered output.

AI Skills & Experience

Strong practical experience using AI tools as part of everyday web development workflows is required.

Candidates should have hands-on experience with AI development tools such as Claude, ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot, Cursor or similar platforms.

Experience using Claude as part of web development, UI/UX and design-to-development workflows is expected.

Candidates should be able to use AI tools for:

• Coding and debugging.
• Refactoring and code review.
• Testing and documentation.
• HTML/CSS generation and improvement.
• UI/UX concepts and layout planning.
• Website structure and component planning.
• Front-end development.
• Responsive design problem-solving.
• Elementor implementation planning.
• Technical research and troubleshooting.
• Ability to create effective AI prompts for development, debugging, testing, documentation and design-related workflows.
• Ability to critically review AI-generated code for security, performance, accuracy and maintainability.
• Experience integrating AI APIs such as OpenAI, Anthropic Claude or Google Gemini into web applications is an advantage.
• Understanding of prompt engineering, API integration and responsible AI usage.
• Experience with automation platforms such as n8n or Make.com is an advantage.
• Candidates should be able to demonstrate how they currently use AI tools in real-world web development projects.

SEO / AEO Skills

• Strong understanding of AEO-SEO (Answer Engine Optimisation / AI-driven SEO) is mandatory.
• Solid understanding of technical SEO fundamentals related to WordPress, including schema, indexing, crawlability, sitemaps and semantic HTML.
• Experience implementing structured data and schema markup to improve search and AI visibility.
• Understanding of Core Web Vitals, page speed optimisation and performance best practices.
• Ability to work closely with marketing teams to optimise websites for search visibility, AI visibility, conversions and user experience.
• Awareness of modern AI-search behaviours and answer-engine readiness.

Conversion Tracking Skills Advantage

Experience setting up and troubleshooting website conversion tracking is considered an advantage.

Useful experience includes:

• Google Tag Manager (GTM).
• Google Analytics 4 (GA4).
• Google Ads conversion tracking.
• Meta Pixel and Meta conversion events.
• Form submission tracking.
• Button click and phone click tracking.
• WooCommerce purchase and eCommerce tracking.
• Custom JavaScript events.
• Data layer implementation.
• Testing and troubleshooting missing, duplicate or incorrectly firing conversion events.
• Ability to work with Digital Marketing teams to ensure campaigns and website conversions are tracked correctly.
• Conversion tracking experience is preferred but is not a mandatory requirement.

Required Candidate Profile

• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Strong project management and technical leadership experience.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Strong problem-solving ability.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to adapt quickly to new technologies.
• Ability to understand and fulfil client requirements according to project scope.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Professional approach to internal and client communication.
• Ability to attend regular team and client calls.
• Ability to support and mentor junior developers.
• Ability to take ownership of assigned work and technical delivery.

Remote Work and Performance Tracking

As this is a fully remote role, Hubstaff and similar platforms will be used to record screen, work hours, activity and assigned tasks.

Employees must complete agreed responsibilities, communicate effectively and deliver work to Australian professional standards.

Who Should Apply

We are looking for a developer with strong practical experience across:

PHP + Custom WordPress + WooCommerce + Elementor + HTML-to-Elementor Conversion + Front-End Development + AI-Assisted Development + Claude + APIs + AEO/SEO + Performance + Security + Technical Leadership.

Candidates whose experience is mainly limited to installing themes and plugins without substantial custom development experience may not be suitable for this position.

Good luck to all applicants!