Minimum of 2 years of proven experience
A strong understanding of WordPress as a content management system (CMS), including its core functions, themes, plugins, and the WordPress coding standards.
Strong expertise in PHP, as WordPress is built primarily on PHP. The developer should be comfortable writing custom PHP code, themes, and plugins.
Ability to create custom WordPress themes from scratch or modify existing themes to meet specific design and functionality requirements.
Experience in developing custom WordPress plugins to add new features or extend existing functionality. Knowledge of hooks and filters in WordPress is crucial.
Proficiency in front-end technologies like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to create responsive and visually appealing WordPress themes and templates.
Familiarity with MySQL database management and the ability to write optimized database queries to retrieve and manipulate data within WordPress.
Experience with version control systems like Git for tracking changes in code and collaborating with other developers.
Understanding of responsive web design principles to ensure websites work well on various devices and screen sizes.
Knowledge of WordPress security best practices to protect websites from vulnerabilities and attacks. Understanding of security plugins and techniques is a plus.
Ability to optimize WordPress websites for speed and performance, including image optimization, caching, and minimizing HTTP requests.
Experience integrating third-party APIs, services, and libraries into WordPress websites to extend functionality (e.g., payment gateways, social media integration).
Strong debugging and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve issues in WordPress themes, plugins, or custom code.
Ensure websites work consistently across various web browsers.
Effective communication skills and the ability to work closely with designers, content creators, and project managers to understand and implement project requirements.
Conduct thorough testing and quality assurance to ensure websites are bug-free and meet the desired specifications.
Create clear and concise documentation for custom code, themes, and plugins to facilitate maintenance and future development.
Stay updated with the latest WordPress trends, best practices, and new technologies to enhance skills and contribute to the success of WordPress projects.
Understanding of how to create and manage custom post types and taxonomies in WordPress for organizing content.
Familiarity with SEO best practices and the ability to optimize WordPress websites for search engine visibility.
Experience with project management tools and methodologies for effective task management and project delivery.