We are seeking a highly experienced and skilled Senior WordPress Developer with a minimum of 10 years of hands-on experience in designing, developing, and maintaining WordPress websites (+5 websites and more). This role requires deep expertise in custom theme development, template creation, plugin integration, and performance optimization. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of building user-friendly, responsive, and high-performance websites while maintaining clean, scalable code. Key Responsibilities: - Design and develop custom WordPress themes and templates from scratch based on design mockups or brand guidelines. - Maintain and enhance existing WordPress websites, ensuring optimal performance, security, and user experience. - Collaborate with design, content, and marketing teams to implement website features and functionality. - Optimize websites for speed, SEO, and cross-browser compatibility. - Troubleshoot and resolve website issues, bugs, or plugin conflicts. - Implement best practices in coding standards, site architecture, and technical SEO. - Stay updated with the latest WordPress trends, tools, and technologies. Required Skills & Qualifications: - 10+ years of professional experience in web development with a focus on WordPress. - Expert in PHP, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and MySQL. - Strong experience developing custom WordPress themes and plugins. - Deep understanding of the WordPress core, hooks, filters, and APIs. - Proficient with page builders (e.g., Elementor, WPBakery) and Gutenberg. - Familiarity with Git and version control workflows. - Experience with website optimization tools (e.g., Google PageSpeed Insights, GTmetrix). - Understanding of responsive and mobile-first design principles. - Solid grasp of SEO best practices, schema markup, and accessibility standards. - Ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and communicate effectively. - Experience working for marketing agencies Preferred Qualifications: - Experience integrating third-party APIs and services (e.g., Mailchimp, HubSpot, Stripe). - Experience with headless WordPress and REST API. - Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation. Submit portfolio and samples (required) #J-18808-Ljbffr