As a Senior WordPress Developer, you will play a key role in the design, development, and maintenance of WordPress-based websites with deep expertise in Advanced Custom Fields Pro (ACF Pro). You will work closely with cross-functional teams including designers, project managers, and other developers to deliver high-quality solutions that meet client needs. You should have a deep understanding of WordPress architecture, strong PHP, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript skills, as well as experience with theme and plugin development, customization, and optimization.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the development of custom WordPress themes and plugins from scratch, ensuring best practices and high code quality, with a focus on Advanced Custom Fields Pro (ACF Pro) to create tailored components or features
* Customize and extend existing themes and plugins to meet client specifications and requirements
* Collaborate with designers to implement pixel-perfect, responsive WordPress websites
* Optimize WordPress sites for performance, speed, and SEO
* Integrate third-party APIs and external data sources into WordPress solutions
* Troubleshoot and debug issues, providing timely solutions to client and team needs
* Ensure the security and stability of WordPress websites by implementing necessary updates and patches
* Stay up to date with the latest WordPress trends, technologies, and best practices
* Work closely with project managers to provide accurate time estimates and deliverables
* Conduct code reviews to ensure adherence to quality standards and best practices
Requirements
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
* 5+ years of professional WordPress development experience
* Extensive experience with Advanced Custom Fields Pro (ACF Pro) and its advanced features such as flexible content fields, repeater fields, options pages, and custom blocks
* Strong proficiency in PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3/SASS, and jQuery
* Deep understanding of WordPress theme and plugin development, with a focus on creating scalable and maintainable builds
* Expertise in building custom post types, taxonomies, and custom fields using ACF Pro to create dynamic content-driven websites
* Experience optimizing WordPress websites for performance, speed, and SEO
* Solid understanding of WordPress security best practices and how to implement them
* Strong experience with Git and version control workflows
* Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and troubleshooting skills
* Write clean, well-documented, and efficient code following industry best practices and guidelines
* Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams
Preferred Qualifications
* Experience building custom blocks using ACF Pro
* Understanding of Technical SEO and On-page SEO
* Google Analytics/GTM, GA4, Clarity, and HotJar familiarity
* Experience with server-side technologies and cloud hosting solutions (e.g., AWS)
* Understanding of continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) pipelines
* UI/UX design experience or collaboration with design teams to implement pixel-perfect layouts
Seniority level
* Associate
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Other
Industries
* IT Services and IT Consulting
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