Senior WordPress Developer (Remote - India)

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Senior WordPress Developer in India.

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior WordPress Developer to design and implement custom, high-performance digital experiences. The ideal candidate will translate creative designs into seamless, responsive, and scalable WordPress themes while ensuring top-tier performance, accessibility, and code quality. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver websites that not only look exceptional but also drive measurable business outcomes. This role combines technical expertise, creative problem-solving, and a commitment to modern development best practices in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment.

Accountabilities:

• Lead the development of custom WordPress themes and plugins using modern techniques such as Gutenberg blocks and ACF.
• Ensure top Core Web Vitals (CWV) performance by optimizing load times, database queries, and server-side performance.
• Architect and manage complex API integrations with third-party platforms, including Salesforce CRM, Magento, Shopify, and WooCommerce.
• Build dynamic, conversion-optimized websites and landing pages aligned with business and marketing goals.
• Write clean, maintainable, and standards-compliant code using HTML, CSS (SASS/LESS), and JavaScript/jQuery or modern frameworks.
• Oversee CI/CD pipelines, containerization with Docker, and Git-based workflows for deployment and version control.
• Configure and manage SEO and analytics tools, including Google Analytics and Yoast, to ensure compliance and visibility.
• Uphold accessibility standards (WCAG) and lead code reviews to maintain best practices and mentor junior developers.

Requirements

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in WordPress development, including custom themes, plugins, and Gutenberg block creation.
• Deep knowledge of WordPress core, hooks, filters, and security best practices.
• Experience building fully responsive and accessible web solutions.
• Strong understanding of PHP, MySQL optimization, and relational database management.
• Proficiency with CI/CD, Docker, and major cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• Experience with modern JavaScript frameworks (React, Angular, or Next.js) for headless WordPress projects.
• Proven record of implementing CRM or e-commerce platform integrations.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate transparently within project teams.
• Leadership in establishing coding standards and mentoring junior developers.

Benefits

• Opportunity to lead complex, global-scale projects in a collaborative environment.
• Flexible remote work setup with cross-functional international collaboration.
• Exposure to cutting-edge tools and modern development practices.
• Competitive compensation package with performance-based growth.
• Inclusive, diversity-driven culture focused on continuous learning and innovation.

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.

When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly.
🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements.
📊 It compares your profile to the job’s core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score.
🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the 3 candidates with the highest match to the role.
🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.

The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role. Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or additional assessments) are then made by their internal hiring team.

Thank you for your interest!

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