Wordpress Developer Iii

**Responsibilities**:
**1. Requirements Understanding and Planning**:

- Document detailed requirements, including features, functionalities, and design preferences.
- Create a plan that outlines tasks, timelines

**2. Researching Solutions for Feature Gaps**:

- Identify gaps in features based on project requirements and available resources.
- Research existing plugins, themes, or custom development options to address these gaps.
- Evaluate potential solutions considering compatibility, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.

**3. Creating HTML/CSS/JavaScript/Bootstrap from Design Files**:

- Review Figma/Photoshop design files to understand layout, typography, and styling needs.
- Develop HTML/CSS templates using Bootstrap/DIVI/Elementor for responsiveness and consistency.
- Implement JavaScript functionality for interactive design elements.

**4. Content Creation and Organization**:

- Create pages and posts based on provided content and design guidelines.
- Set up categories, subcategories, or custom post types to organize content efficiently.
- Configure permalinks and SEO settings for optimal search engine visibility.

**5. Theme and Plugin Configuration**:

- Install and activate the chosen WordPress theme according to design requirements.
- Configure theme settings (colors, fonts, layouts) to align with the design.
- Install and customize necessary plugins for added functionality, including WooCommerce for e-commerce features.

**6. Page Development Using Page Builders**:

- Utilize the selected page builder/editor (Elementor/DIVI) to create and customize website pages.
- Drag and drop design elements, content blocks, and widgets as per design specifications.
- Configure advanced settings, including animations and responsive behavior.

**7. Basic Plugin Setup for Website Operations and Security**:

- Ensure smooth website operations and security by setting up essential plugins.

**Must Have**:

- Extensive knowledge of Wordpress, PHP, Divi, Elementor, WPML, SEO, Image & Speed optimization, ChatGPT, HTML, CSS, JS, Figma, debugging, Security, Cloud Servers.
- Ability to deliver assigned modules independently with mínimal supervision.
- Logical and analytical thinking with excellent problem-solving abilities.
- With experience working with interacting with external APIs, setting up and implementing graphical (JS) library, and is familiar with Worpdress security best practices.
- OAuth authentication inside a Wordpress content be a plus.
- Experience in custom theme and plugin development, including knowledge of Wordpress hooks and filters.
- Passion for creating innovative and user-friendly websites.

**Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes Required**:
**Skills**:

- Proficient in writing clean, efficient, and maintainable PHP code.
- Skilled in designing and implementing WordPress database structures and relationships.
- Ability to integrate frontend components with the WordPress backend using PHP templates or frontend frameworks.
- Competence in writing unit tests and performing quality assurance testing.
- Familiarity with setting up development environments, deployment pipelines, and CI/CD processes.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills for effective teamwork.

**Knowledge**:

- Strong understanding of PHP programming fundamentals.
- Familiarity with the WordPress, Divi, Elementor and WooCommerce platforms, including custom post types, taxonomies, and hooks.
- Knowledge of web development technologies, including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
- Understanding of relational database concepts and experience with MySQL.
- Knowledge of version control systems, such as Git.
- Awareness of software development methodologies like Agile or Scrum.
- Familiarity with best practices in software development, particularly in security and performance optimization.

**Good to Have**:

- Knowledge of ACF, Wordfence, Yoast SEO and WPML.
- Good understanding of ChatGPT to create content when required.
- Experience with News websites, RSS feeds.
- Fair understanding of SQL database.
- Strong understanding of website speed optimization, WP Rocket.
- Backup website files and databases from the source server using FTP or a backup plugin.
- Set up a new environment (development or live) on the target server and configure server settings.
- Understanding of Headless CMS

**Attributes**:

- **Adaptability**: Able to adjust to changing environments, technologies, and requirements.
- **Creativity**: Capable of thinking innovatively to find solutions to challenges.
- **Attention to Detail**: Focused on accuracy and precision in work.
- **Resilience**: Able to handle setbacks and challenges with persistence.
- **Professionalism**: Committed to ethical standards and integrity in all work aspects.

**Experience**:

- WordPress: 5 years (required)