WordPress Developer

Overview

A WordPress Developer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining WordPress websites and applications. This role involves customizing themes and plugins, ensuring website functionality, optimizing user experience, and performing troubleshooting and maintenance. A WordPress Developer typically collaborates with designers, content creators, and other developers to deliver high-quality, functional websites that align with business needs.

Job Title: WordPress Developer

Location: Maadi, Cairo

Job Type: Full-time

Job Overview:

We are looking for a skilled WordPress Developer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the development and management of WordPress-based websites. This includes customizing existing themes and plugins, creating custom themes and plugins, optimizing websites for performance and SEO, and ensuring that all websites are responsive, secure, and user-friendly.

Key Responsibilities:

• WordPress Development & Customization:

  • Develop and maintain custom WordPress themes and plugins according to business requirements.
  • Modify and customize pre-built themes and plugins to meet specific functionality and design needs.
  • Integrate third-party APIs, external services, and data sources into WordPress websites.
  • Ensure that websites are responsive, mobile-friendly, and optimized for a seamless user experience.

• Website Maintenance & Optimization:

  • Perform regular website updates, including WordPress core, themes, and plugins.
  • Optimize website performance, including page speed, SEO, and user experience improvements.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve any issues related to website functionality, performance, or security.

• Collaboration & Communication:

  • Collaborate with designers, content creators, and other stakeholders to bring web design concepts to life.
  • Work closely with the project manager to ensure that projects are completed on time and meet client specifications.
  • Communicate with clients and team members to gather project requirements and deliver updates.

• Security & Backup Management:

  • Ensure WordPress websites are secure and protected from potential vulnerabilities.
  • Implement security protocols such as SSL, firewalls, and regular security scans.
  • Set up and maintain regular backups to protect website data.

• SEO & Analytics:

  • Implement SEO best practices to improve search engine rankings and website visibility.
  • Set up and configure Google Analytics to track website performance and user behavior.

• User Training & Support:

  • Provide ongoing support to clients or internal teams, answering any questions regarding the website or its functionality.
  • Provide basic training on using WordPress dashboards and making content updates.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Web Development, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience (typically 2+ years) as a WordPress Developer or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of WordPress architecture, themes, and plugins.
• Proficiency in PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and jQuery.
• Experience with MySQL database management.
• Familiarity with WordPress REST API and WooCommerce.
• Knowledge of responsive design principles and front-end frameworks (e.g., Bootstrap).
• Experience with website optimization, caching, and performance testing tools.
• Familiarity with SEO best practices and Google Analytics integration.
• Understanding of website security best practices.
• Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with version control tools like Git.
• Familiarity with website hosting environments and server management.
• Knowledge of other CMS platforms (e.g., Joomla, Drupal) is a plus.
• Experience with website migration and deployment.
• Familiarity with page builders (e.g., Elementor, WPBakery).
• Experience with creating and managing custom plugins for WordPress.

Keywords

• JQuery MySQL PHP SEO Wordpress

Job roles

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