Role Overview
We are looking for an experienced PHP / WordPress Developer to design, develop, and maintain high-performance websites and enterprise-grade digital platforms. The role involves working closely with business, UX, and backend teams to deliver secure, scalable, and SEO-friendly solutions.
Key Responsibilities- Develop, customize, and maintain WordPress websites, themes, and plugins using PHP
- Build scalable and secure backend functionalities aligned with business requirements
- Optimize website performance, security, and responsiveness across devices
- Integrate third-party APIs, CMS modules, and enterprise systems
- Implement SEO best practices, accessibility standards, and coding guidelines
- Troubleshoot issues, perform root cause analysis, and ensure timely resolution
- Collaborate with UX designers, QA teams, and stakeholders during development and UAT
- Ensure adherence to coding standards, version control, and documentation practices
- Support deployments, upgrades, and post-production issues
Skills and attributes for success:- Strong hands-on experience in PHP (Core PHP, OOP concepts)
- Extensive experience with WordPress CMS (custom themes, plugins, hooks, REST APIs)
- Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery
- Experience with MySQL / MariaDB
- Familiarity with Git / version control systems
- Experience in performance optimization, caching, and security hardening
- Understanding of SEO, accessibility (WCAG), and web standards
Good to Have- Experience with Codeigniter, Laravel or other PHP frameworks
- Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS / GCP)
- Experience with CDN, caching tools, and CI/CD pipelines
- Prior experience working on high-traffic or enterprise websites
- Knowledge of multisite WordPress setups
Preferred Experience- Experience working in media, entertainment, or large enterprise environments
- Prior exposure to compliance, security, and accessibility audits
About Us
Perched firmly at the nucleus of spellbinding content and innovative technology, JioStar is a leading global media & entertainment company that is reimagining the way audiences consume entertainment and sports. Its television network and streaming service together reach more than 750 million viewers every week, igniting the dreams and aspirations of hundreds of million people across geographies.
JioStar is an equal opportunity employer. The company values diversity and its mission is to create a workplace where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work. The company ensures that the work environment is free from any discrimination against persons with disabilities, gender, gender identity and any other characteristics or status that is legally protected.