Senior PHP/WordPress Developer

We are in search of an exceptionally skilled Senior WordPress Developer with a knack for speed optimization, performance, and custom plugin development. Your main role will be converting UI designs and static HTML into high-performance WordPress themes and developing custom plugins from scratch, adhering to the latest industry standards.

Responsibilities:

• Develop custom WordPress plugins and themes from scratch.
• Convert UI designs and static HTML to WordPress themes, ensuring a seamless and responsive design across all platforms.
• Ensure the high performance and speed of our websites, with optimal PageSpeed Insights scores and minimal TTFB (Time To First Byte) values.
• Ensure that themes and plugins are SEO-optimized, follow web standards, and employ the best practices for website performance.
• Conduct comprehensive testing for speed and performance of themes and plugins across various browsers and devices.
• Continually optimize our themes and plugins by refining code and implementing advanced techniques to enhance performance.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience as a WordPress Developer, focusing on custom plugins and speed-optimized, high-performance themes.
• Deep understanding of web performance optimization, caching, and SEO.
• Expert knowledge of PHP and SQL, with experience in HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript.
• Proficient understanding of cross-browser compatibility issues and solutions.
• Familiarity with code versioning tools, such as Git.
• Strong problem-solving skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Proven experience with performance testing tools like Google PageSpeed Insights, GTMetrix, and WebPageTest.
• Experience with other backend technologies beyond PHP will be a significant advantage.