Senior Wordpress Developer

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