Full Stack Developer (PHP & WordPress)

Client Company Introduction:

Our corporate journey started in Dubai, where we served as one of the most exceptional automation services. After serving years abroad, we decided to empower our people with the ease of home, commercial automation, and solar power solutions.

They strongly believe that every citizen has the right to an enhanced and quality lifestyle. Pursuing this belief, we have committed ourselves to serving you! Since the beginning of our journey, we have embraced open-source software solutions and assisted esteemed organizations with our customized IT services. With over 50 years of experience in the field of IT, our team is more than capable of providing you with the best automation solutions that are on par with international standards.

Role Summary

The company is seeking an experienced Full Stack Developer with a strong focus on WordPress and PHP to join our team. The ideal candidate should have deep expertise in WordPress development, custom PHP development, and related tools and technologies. This role demands someone who can develop dynamic, high-quality websites, maintain and extend WordPress functionality, and ensure both back-end and front-end development excellence, delivering top-tier results under tight deadlines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and optimize WordPress websites with custom themes, plugins, and integrations.
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable PHP code to extend WordPress functionality and integrate with third-party systems.
• Leverage the WordPress REST API for custom development and integrations.
• Build custom back-end solutions for WordPress, optimizing server-side logic, databases, and API integrations.
• Ensure responsive, mobile-friendly web designs, optimizing both front-end and back-end performance.
• Collaborate with designers and product teams to ensure web applications meet functional and aesthetic requirements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues quickly, ensuring high availability and smooth functionality.
• Work with WordPress optimization tools (e.g., caching, image optimization) for better site performance.
• Follow best practices for SEO, security, and scalability, ensuring long-term maintainability.
• Ensure clean, documented, and scalable code following WordPress development standards.

• Use SSH for secure server access and troubleshooting.

• Work with FTP for file management, uploading, and downloading 

  content and configuration files.

Key Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Full Stack Developer with a strong focus on WordPress and PHP.
• Extensive experience in WordPress theme and plugin development, with knowledge of the WordPress ecosystem (custom post types, widgets, shortcodes, etc.).
• Strong proficiency in PHP, including object-oriented programming (OOP), and familiarity with frameworks like Laravel.
• Deep understanding of the WordPress REST API and integrating third-party APIs.
• Expertise in front-end technologies including HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript (React, Vue.js, or Angular).
• Proficiency in SQL (MySQL) and NoSQL databases, with experience in optimizing WordPress databases.
• Knowledge of Apache and Nginx web servers for hosting and deployment of WordPress applications.
• Ability to write performant, SEO-optimized WordPress websites and work with performance tools (e.g., WP Rocket, W3 Total Cache).
• Experience using SSH for secure server connections and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with FTP for file management, uploading, and downloading server-side files.
• Experience with Git for version control and collaborative development.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects.

• Familiarity with Agile development practices.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure for hosting and scaling WordPress sites.

• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and automated testing.

• Experience with containerization tools such as Docker.

• Familiarity with Woo Commerce, Shopify for eCommerce website development.
• Familiarity with server-side technologies and scripting in Node.js, Python, or Java is a plus.
• Knowledge of web performance optimization and using tools like Lighthouse and Web Vitals

Languages: PHP and WordPress

Experience: 2+ years

Work Location: Karachi - Onsite

Working Days: Monday to Saturday (9:00 am - 5:00 pm)

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