Objectives of this role
Developing and maintaining WordPress-based websites, ensuring optimal performance and user experience.
Collaborating with clients or internal teams to understand website requirements and implement functional and efficient websites.
Customising WordPress themes and templates to meet specific project requirements.
Troubleshooting and resolving any issues related to website functionality or performance.
Ensuring that websites are responsive, optimised and aligned with best practices in web development.
Your tasks
Design, develop, and implement WordPress websites from concept to completion.
Customise and modify WordPress themes to achieve project goals.
Integrate third-party plugins and tools to enhance website features.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and implement website requirements.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to website functionality and performance.
Conduct website testing and optimisation for responsiveness and speed.
Provide ongoing website maintenance and support as needed.
Stay informed about WordPress updates, security best practices and industry trends.
Required skills and qualifications
6+ months of demonstrable experience as a WordPress developer.
Strong understanding of WordPress architecture, themes and plugins.
Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript and PHP for WordPress development.
Experience with responsive web design and mobile-friendly website development.
Detail-oriented with a focus on delivering high-quality and visually appealing websites.
Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team.
Knowledge of SEO best practices for website optimisation.
Preferred Skills and Qualifications
Certification in WordPress development or web design
Experience with e-commerce platforms and WordPress e-commerce plugins
Strong knowledge of website security best practices in India
Familiarity with website performance optimisation
Proficiency in using version control systems (e.g., Git)
Understanding of UX/UI design principles
Additional Technical Skills
Responsive Web Design
PHP Basics
WordPress Template Hierarchy
WordPress Hooks and Filters
JavaScript Fundamentals
jQuery Basics
Git Version Control
Website Performance Optimization
SEO On-Page Optimization
WordPress Page Builders (Elementor / Divi / Gutenberg)
WooCommerce Setup & Customization
Website Hosting & cPanel Management
FTP & File Manager Operations
Database Management (phpMyAdmin)
WordPress Site Migration
Debugging & Troubleshooting (WP_DEBUG)
Minor / Good-to-Have Skills
Advanced Custom Fields (ACF)
Figma to WordPress Conversion
WordPress REST API Basics
WordPress Security Best Practices
GTMetrix & PageSpeed Insights Analysis
WebP Image Optimization
Basic MySQL Queries
WP-CLI Basics
Cross-Browser Compatibility Testing
UI/UX Design Understanding
Contact Form 7 / WPForms Setup
WooCommerce Product Management
Backup & Restore Processes
CDN Integration (Cloudflare)
Basic Linux Command Line
Child Theme Creation
Custom Post Types (CPT) Basics
Google Analytics Installation