Job description
This is a remote position.
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior WordPress Developer to design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-performance WordPress applications. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in WordPress development, custom plugin development, API integrations, and third-party system integrations, with a focus on delivering secure, optimized, and business-critical web solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Develop, customize, and maintain WordPress websites, themes, and plugins following industry best practices.
Design and implement custom WordPress plugins and extend existing platform functionalities.
Build, integrate, and maintain REST APIs, third-party applications, and external business systems.
Develop and manage integrations with payment gateways, CRM platforms, marketing tools, and other enterprise applications.
Customize and optimize WordPress themes to ensure responsive, user-friendly, and visually appealing experiences.
Optimize website performance, scalability, security, and overall reliability.
Collaborate with UI/UX Designers, Product Managers, QA teams, and other stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve complex website, plugin, and integration-related issues.
Participate in code reviews and contribute to architecture, technical design, and development best practices.
Ensure adherence to coding standards, version control processes, and deployment procedures.
Monitor and improve website performance through caching, database optimization, and performance tuning techniques.
Support deployment activities, production releases, and post-production maintenance.
Requirements
4+ years of experience in WordPress development.
Strong expertise in PHP, WordPress, MySQL, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and jQuery.
Hands-on experience with REST API development and integration.
Proven experience with third-party integrations, including payment gateways, CRM platforms, marketing tools, and external services.
Strong experience in developing, customizing, and maintaining WordPress plugins.
Experience with custom theme development and WordPress theme architecture.
Knowledge of Git, version control best practices, and deployment processes.
Understanding of website security, performance optimization, caching mechanisms, and scalability considerations.
Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Coveo Search Integration.
Exposure to WooCommerce and custom eCommerce solutions.
Familiarity with AWS or Azure cloud environments.
Experience working with headless WordPress implementations and API-driven architectures.
Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and modern development workflows.
Key Deliverables
Development and maintenance of high-quality WordPress websites and applications.
Custom plugin development and enhancement of existing functionalities.
Seamless integration of third-party services, APIs, payment gateways, and CRM systems.
Secure, scalable, and high-performing web solutions.
Optimized website performance, responsiveness, and user experience.
Reliable support for deployments, upgrades, and ongoing maintenance.
Benefits
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Opportunities for professional growth and technical advancement.
Collaborative, inclusive, and high-impact work environment.
Exposure to modern web technologies and enterprise-level projects.
Originally posted on Himalayas
Who can apply
Eligible countries: United States. Accepted UTC offsets: UTC-10, UTC-9, UTC-8, UTC-7, UTC-6, UTC-5, UTC+14. Review the full description for employer-specific work authorization, residency and schedule requirements.