Senior WordPress Developer will be responsible for the development, customization, and maintenance of our WordPress websites. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in WordPress development, including theme and plugin development, and a deep understanding of modern web development practices. We are seeking a highly skilled Senior WordPress Developer to join our team and take ownership of our WordPress development initiatives. In this role, you’ll build and maintain custom themes and plugins, optimize site performance, and collaborate with designers and developers to deliver seamless, responsive websites. If you’re passionate about clean code, modern web standards, and pushing the limits of what WordPress can do, we’d love to hear from you. This is a great opportunity to work on high-impact projects while mentoring junior developers and staying at the forefront of WordPress innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, customize, and maintain WordPress websites, ensuring high performance, availability, and managing all technical aspects.
• Create and modify WordPress themes and plugins based on project requirements.
• Collaborate with designers, project managers, and other developers to translate design concepts into functional WordPress sites.
• Implement responsive design solutions and ensure cross-browser compatibility.
• Optimize websites for maximum speed and scalability.
• Troubleshoot and resolve website issues, including performance and security concerns.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices in WordPress development.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior developers.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a WordPress Developer, with a portfolio of previous projects.
• Proficiency in front-end technologies including HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and jQuery.
• Strong knowledge of PHP and MySQL.
• Experience with WordPress theme and plugin development.
• Familiarity with version control systems such as Git.
• Understanding of RESTful APIs and integrating third-party services.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with e-commerce platforms such as WooCommerce.
• Knowledge of SEO best practices.
• Familiarity with modern web development workflows and tools (e.g., Sass, Gulp, Webpack).
• Experience with website performance optimization techniques.
• Understanding of accessibility standards and best practices.

Trial Task: Create a Custom WordPress Wid

Objective: Develop a simple custom WordPress widget that displays a list of recent blog posts with thumbnails.

Task Overview:

1. Widget Development:
   • Create a custom WordPress widget that lists the five most recent blog posts.
   • Display the post title and featured image thumbnail for each post.
   • Ensure the widget is styled with basic CSS for a clean and simple appearance.
2. Responsive Design:
   • Ensure the widget looks good on both desktop and mobile devices.
3. Documentation:
   • Provide brief documentation on how to install and use the widget.

Submission Guidelines:

• Submit a zip file containing the widget code.
• Include a README file with installation instructions and any necessary details about the development process.

Evaluation Criteria:

• Code Quality: Clean, well-organized, and commented code following WordPress coding standards.
• Functionality: Proper implementation of the widget displaying recent posts with thumbnails.
• Design: Aesthetic appeal and responsiveness of the widget.
• Documentation: Clarity and completeness of the provided documentation.

Deadline: Please submit your completed task within 20 minutes from the start of the assignment.

Note: This trial task is intended for evaluation purposes only and will not be used for any commercial projects.

Feel free to adjust the specifics of the task as needed