Senior WordPress Engineer

Requirements

Additional Requirements

• Age at least 25 years

Skills & Technologies:

WordPress Development:

• Theme Customization (Custom Templates, Child Themes)
• Plugin Development (Hooks, Filters, Shortcodes, Custom Post Types)
• REST API & GraphQL Integration

Backend & Security:

• PHP, MySQL, JavaScript (React, Vue.js)
• WordPress Security Hardening (SSL, Firewall, WAF, Security Plugins)
• Code Auditing & Vulnerability Fixing

Performance & Optimization:

• Caching Mechanisms (Redis, WP Rocket, Cloudflare)
• Page Speed Optimization (Lazy Loading, Minification, CDN)
• SEO Best Practices

DevOps & Automation:

• Version Control (Git, GitHub, Bitbucket)
• CI/CD for WordPress (Docker, WP-CLI, Automated Backups)
• Cloud Hosting (AWS, Digital Ocean, Google Cloud)

Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical and debugging skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Clear communication and problem-solving mindset

Responsibilities & Context

Job Context:

We are looking for a Senior WordPress Engineer to develop, customize, and secure WordPress-based solutions. The ideal candidate will have expertise in WordPress theme customization, plugin development, and security hardening to ensure high-performance, scalable, and secure WordPress websites. This role requires deep technical knowledge of WordPress internals, PHP development, and modern security practices.

Job Description:

• Develop and customize WordPress themes for optimal user experience and performance.
• Build and extend WordPress plugins to add custom functionalities.
• Optimize website speed, SEO, and responsiveness using best practices.
• Enhance WordPress security by implementing firewalls, malware protection, and secure authentication.
• Troubleshoot WordPress issues, including compatibility, updates, and performance bottlenecks.
• Integrate APIs and third-party services with WordPress for extended functionality.
• Implement automation for deployment and backups using DevOps tools.
• Ensure compliance with WordPress coding standards and best practices.
• Monitor security vulnerabilities and implement patches and updates.
• Collaborate with designers, developers, and security teams to improve WordPress solutions.