Wordpress Backend Developer Gurugram (India)

We are hiring a full-time WordPress Backend Developer to join our remote team. You will collaborate with designers, content teams, marketing specialists, and other developers to transform requirements and designs into functional, high-performing websites.

What you will be doing

Driving hands-on development in WordPress, building custom features for both basic and advanced requirements.

Leading technical projects: gathering requirements, defining project scopes, and providing accurate estimations.

Integrating third-party APIs and external services securely.

Optimizing page loading speeds, Core Web Vitals, and overall website performance across all devices.

Supporting SEO-friendly website architecture.

Automating solutions and maintaining clean version control workflows using Git.

Continuously learning, adapting, and growing within the role.

What we expect from you

4+ years of professional experience as a WordPress Developer.

Expert understanding of WordPress architecture, REST APIs, and its broader ecosystem.

Deep expertise in Gutenberg: ability to develop modular custom blocks using React.js and contemporary JavaScript.

Hands-on experience across the full stack (PHP, MySQL, and JavaScript).

Familiarity with the architecture and functionality of Elementor or similar page builders.

Proven experience customizing plugins and themes.

A strong grasp of web application security and performance fundamentals.

Comfort using AI assistance to maximize your daily productivity.

The ability to write and maintain explicit technical documentation.

Excellent problem-solving skills and strict attention to detail.

Strong written and verbal English communication skills.

A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Good to have

Proficiency in contemporary development workflows (Composer, npm/webpack, CI/CD, Docker/LocalWP).

Experience with Full Site Editing (FSE) and WordPress Block themes.

A track record of independently le