WordPress Lead Developer Etech Global Services

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Job Description

Remote What We Offer: Canteen Subsidy Night Shift allowance as per process Health Insurance Tuition Reimbursement Work-Life Balance Initiatives Rewards & Recognition What Youll Be Doing: Lead the development of advanced custom WordPress themes and plugins. Customize and extend existing themes/plugins to meet specific project requirements. Write clean, modular, and scalable code using Core PHP, following WordPress coding standards. Optimize MySQL queries and database architecture for high performance and scalability. Build responsive, interactive front ends using JavaScript/jQuery, HTML, and CSS. Manage deployments and server configurations on Linux-based systems using Apache or Nginx. Implement performance optimization techniques (e.g., caching, minification, lazy loading). Ensure all websites follow best practices for security, SEO, and accessibility. Collaborate with designers, project managers, and stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions. Maintain proactive communication with teams and clientsproviding updates, raising concerns, and offering technical suggestions. Stay up to date with the latest WordPress core updates, tools, trends, and best practices. What We Expect You To Have: Minimum of 4 years of hands-on experience with WordPress development. Proficient in Core PHP and MySQL. Strong command of JavaScript/jQuery for building dynamic UI components. Extensive experience with custom WordPress theme and plugin development. Solid understanding of Linux environments, along with Apache and Nginx configuration. Expertise in performance tuning for WordPress sites, including: Caching strategies Image optimization Database indexing Knowledge of WordPress security best practices, including: Input sanitization and validation Use of nonces and secure coding patterns Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills. Excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to collaboration. Experience with version control systems, particularly Git. Familiarity with REST APIs and headless WordPress architectures. Understanding of page builders like Elementor or Gutenberg (if required by the project). Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to debug and optimize code effectively. Strong communication skills in English (both written and spoken). Ability to work independently and in a team, with excellent time-management skills. Job Title : WordPress Lead Developer Location : Gandhinagar Schedule & Shift : 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM IST,